Get Inspired: Kimono Dresses

While "Memoirs of A Geisha" wasn't exactly the blockbuster hit that Hollywood (and countless trend forecasters, no doubt) had hoped for, there were definitely some inspiring kimonos that got designers excited last year when designing their spring collections. Without looking like an actual kimono, subtle cues like the thick banded necklines, 3/4 sleeves and draping techniques found there way into some beautiful dresses worth picking up. It's a moder, fashion-forward interpretation of a tried-and-true kimono silhouette.

I'm loving this short Milly dress with a pair of wedges. Looks great over a pair of jeans, too, if you're into the layered look. The Milly dress is $295 at Neiman Marcus.