A sheath dress is designed so the seam runs vertically from the shoulders down to the hips, and these dresses, particularly wedding dresses, are often made of lace or chiffon.

12. Sequined Lace Midi Dress and Jacket by R & M Richards This two-piece lace sheath dress and collarless jacket effortlessly takes you from the ceremony to the reception.

Here are 10 that we're currently crushing on: Pastel Pink Lace Dress, $43, Pixiemarket.com Donna Morgan Donna Belted Chiffon Dress, $178, Nordstrom.com Forever 21 Mesh Panel Sheath Dress, $23 ...

Or if you prefer a little more va-va-voom in your LBD, this Nicole Miller lace sheath dress (nordstrom.com, $436) might be right up your alley.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Sloane Zipped Lace Dress From $2465 $2465 at NET-A-PORTER ...

$39 $39 at nordstrom.com shop.nordstrom.com Rachel Parcell Bell-Sleeve Sheath Dress The great thing about this Rachel Parcell Bell-Sleeve Sheath Dress ($135) is that it works year-round.

Lace sheath dresses can give off a sleek, contemporary vibe for a more streamlined appearance. The important thing is to pick a lace dress that gives you a sense of beauty and confidence ...

No Nipplegate happening here. Bravo, Mr. Singer! Jason Wu’s Lambskin Leather and Lace Sheath dress has a similar vibe. The butter-soft leather ends in a jagged hem with sheer lace and leather ...