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Look under the hood: Wear a hooded dress

I am always looking for interesting new details added to clothing, because, let's face it: dresses all start to look the same after a while.

As a huge advocator of clothing that draws attention to the neck and shoulders region, I was rather excited to discover just the newest detail I was looking for, a hooded dress.

Now, connecting different pieces of clothing usually does not work out (I'm looking at you, skirt-pants.)  However, in this case, the hoodie-dress hybrid actually catches my eye without looking too absurd to wear in real life.

Not only is the hood-attached dress practical, in instances where the rain could potentially mess up a styled hairdo, it also is quite fashionable.  While this look may not be for everyone, especially the timid at heart, it definitely pushes the envelope when it comes to futuristic trends.

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It also has another appeal in a celebrity sense.  Starlets are always trying to hide, whether they are traipsing through the airport or shopping down the aisles of grocery stores.  Both famous guys and girls alike are often utilizing sunglasses and sweatshirt hoodies to disguise themselves from the public eye.  This hooded-dress can help you achieve the cool factor of celebrity without having the burden of your every move being watched.  Just think, it's the best of both worlds.

Wondering if this look's for you?  There is only one way to find out!  Check out my slideshow to the left for a wide variety of hooded dresses.

And, if you do end up wanting to stand out in a hoodie, you'll have everyone around you wondering, "Who's that girl?"

, Houston Fashion Trends Examiner

Ashley Reiner has a fashion design degree and is opening her own store soon. Email her at reinerashley@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @ashbigcash.

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