PARIS, Oct 6, 2009 / FW/ — During the Spring 2010 season, which will end in a couple of days, it has become evident that no one wants to talk about the “R” word anymore than they have to. Hence, designers in general went for “feel good, look good” clothes this season and Giambattista Valli went one step further by proposing a party.

Giambattista Valli Spring 2010

Because truly, one good way to while away the blues is having a get-together with friends; and the Giambattista Valli ladies are on the head of the line with their strapless mini dresses with tiny waists that are perfect for lunch in an outside café.

The animal print hot pants is welcome in a yacht or a beach house at the Hamptons, and of course, the all-orange densely packed ruffles on a drop down waist cocktail dress with accordion pleats skirts is just the thing to wear to any party.

Everything is lovely and quite frankly, the optimism reaches out to you.

[MARGUERITE SEBASTIEN]