Are you thinking of these for any event in particular? I love the ruffled one, but it's a more formal look. The black one I like less, but with accessories it could be really cute too.
The first dress looks just like any other dresses...I love the second dress coz it's different. You can dress up or down the second dress with the right accessories.
1st dress with tights and booties or heels, don't matter...it's super cute, even a cardy over it. No, I love it. 2nd with a belt, tights and boots, make it less frumpy...unless you are really tall. Still 2nd with a belt. Did you try them on?
It's cute, but for me not $400 cute. Personally I couldn't pull it off, so for sure I wouldn't pay that price. For me, once I probably can't pull it off I'd find something at like Forever21 (no offense). The dress would look good on Lindsey Lohan, I could definately see her rockin this well!!