SEPTEMBER 2008: Attention to Detail Pays Off for the Skirt. For the last few years, dresses have dominated stores and runways, but now skirts are back in the spotlight. This season’s skirts are filled with visual detail: ruching, draping, tiers and texture in abundance. Below are seven of fall’s best sellers, plus a rogue dress, masquerading as a skirt and blouse-imitation is, after all, the sincerest form of flattery.

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Time for a Drink
Herve Leger bandage skirt, above, in gray (also in black), $600 at Henri Bendel in New York, (212) 247-1100. Pink sweater and bright pink sweater coat by Nanette Lepore, bag by Miu Miu.

Who’s the Boss?
At table: Plaid high-waisted Sorcery skirt by Nanette Lepore, $240 at Nanette Lepore in New York, (212)219-8265. Leopard chiffon top and beaded cropped cardigan also by Nanette Lepore. At wall: Eryn brinie purple draped bubble skirt, $65 at Eryn brinie in New York, (212) 308-6134. Hooded sweatshirt also by Erin brinie; jeweled tank by Young, Fabulous & Broke at Henri Bendel.

Wear it With
To get waistlines in shape for skirt season, beauty-product lovers swear by Rodial Tummy Tuck, a serum intended to slim, tighten and increase fat-burning metabolism. While science of all this seems iffy at best, the product is flying off shelves. But at $145 for a 4-ounce bottle, those seeking thinner waistlines should also be prepared for thinner wallets. Tummy Tuck by Rodial, $145 at Henri Bendel in New York, (212) 247-1100.