Along with cherry blossoms and hoards of tourists, springtime in Washington is the most exciting time of the year. Highlighted by the White House Correspondents Dinner on May 1, the city will host dozens of gala events over the next several weeks requiring Washingtonians to get all dolled up.

But pulling together a fancy, fashionable and appropriate ensemble can be a bit of a chore — let alone finding time to acquire the several outfits needed during this busy season.  For advice, District File turned to local fashionista Samantha Sault, who runs the fabulous blog “Samantha On Style.”

Sault says while the WHCD and other big events are held in D.C., that doesn’t mean you have to follow D.C. fashion rules (read: drab). “Just because every other woman will be in a strapless, tulip-shaped dress doesn’t mean you should wear one, too — unless you want to de-emphasize your hips or belly, in which case, it’s a great choice,” Sault jokes. Read the rest of this entry »