Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Empire Strikes Back

A foil to the ubiquitous drop-waist is the empire. A high waist accentuates those womanly curves, darlings!
Christian Dior; this and next courtesy style.com
Alberta Ferretti
Javier Larrainzar; this and next via vogue.es
Ágatha Ruíz de la Prada
Duro Olowu, courtesy style.com
Caroline Charles, via nymag.com


Banana Republic striped jersey dress.
Catherine Malandrino royal blue cutout detail dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
ADAM deep V gown with gathered empire waist.
Elizabeth & James tulip dress; for this and next, visit at pinkmascara.com.
Ella Moss Bermuda halter dress.
Tara Matthews Rupione labyrinth print gown; this and next six at net-a-porter.com.
Tibi Valencia dress
Rachel Gilbert Talika embellished dress
Temperley London Equinox silk jersey dress
Aquascutum Serpentine frill dress
Rebecca Taylor strapless purple party frock
Rick Owens Lilies plunge jersey dress
Emily & Fin zebra stripe dress; this and next at asos.com.
Full Circle pale pink silk dress.
J. Crew silk chiffon Juliet dress, in a variety of colors at jcrew.com.
Deal of the Day: Jeweled neck satin dress, $24.80 at forever21.com.
Breezy and feminine, the empire frock is essential for SS ’09!
Join the empire, darlings!
xoxox,
CC


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71 comments:

  1. MonaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    My favourite is the last dress!

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  2. KatrinaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    love most of these dresses:)

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  3. BlairMarch 25, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Preciosa selección!!Me encantan los vestidos.Besos

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  4. Amazing StyleMarch 25, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful selection!
    The dresses are lovely!

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  5. Fashion MomentMarch 25, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Fantastic selection, darling.
    Still, my favourites are Javier Larrainzar and Dior.
    Gorgeous.

    FM~FP

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  6. maggieMarch 25, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    oooh! i love the rick owens dress! you always give me so many ideas for my prom! haha.

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  7. Sharon SMarch 25, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hi there-the Alberta Ferretti dress is totally gorgeous!

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  8. MegMarch 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I love empire waist dresses! I'm working on a pretty blue one right now!

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  9. CamilleMarch 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Love all your selection, but the second dress is so beautiful.

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  10. WendyBMarch 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    That Dior is divine.

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  11. Diego R. WyattMarch 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    The empire waist is so flattering on so many, but still a lot of women don't chose this sillhouette! The Rick Owens plunge is breathtaking, I would love to see it on. I adore the Rebecca Taylor frock, it is so fun and flirty, as well as the Emily & Fin printed dress. Also the Christian Dior dress is quite ferocious.

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  12. SiruMarch 25, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you so much for your words. It really helped and warmed my heart. As I now wrote on my blog I was listened instead or punished. Things now might start to go better way.

    It truly means the world to me that you offered to listen. That happens rarely around here and it felt like a piece of gold left on my comment box.

    juliet xxx

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  13. LenoreNeverM♡reMarch 25, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    CC, I'm still 'traumatizzzed' by 'empire' cut...one of my sist-friend was mistaken for being pregnant wearing one!...how could she when she was having her menstruation! I'm sure she had a MAJOR p.m.s that day! ~hee*

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  14. MizzJMarch 25, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    Haha that sounds treacherous just as I was about to say how flattering they are! Maybe if you're a bit curvy at the moment you should use discretion when it comes to empire waists? Sometimes it's hard to envision how something looks when all you see is skinny people wearing it!

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  15. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)March 25, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    hey girl! my fav is the Javier Larrainzar! so pretty and fem :)
    and i love your post title! i seem to catch onto you witty movie/music related titles..haha i like it.

    re your question - scary movies for friday night for sure! i think i will bring my scary silence of the lambs collection..they are great those films! we all love the scary ones..such fun.

    hope you have something nice planned for your weekend too :)

    xxx bel

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  16. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 25, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Adore empire dresses! The Javier Larrainzar floral dress is gorgeous!
    xoxo

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  17. AlineMarch 25, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I love empire waist dresses...I am going to check out that striped one from banana

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  18. zoe aka drinkupthefashionMarch 25, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    i love empire waists! they are so princessy.
    you picked really good pieces. i love that pink temperley london dress. so cute.

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  19. www.janetteria.comMarch 25, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Hey CC,

    I love empire... Oh, Dior! *sigh*

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  20. Shrink BoutiqueMarch 25, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Rebecca Taylor has made easy, no fuss day dresses I love forever. Cute dress post.

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  21. Blair FriedemanMarch 25, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Usually in your posts I can easily pick my favorite-but I love all of these. I am definitley am a big fan of empire waist--I think it is very flattering!

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  22. LisaMarch 25, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I have this sudden urge to accessorize my empire waist pieces with a light sabre.

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  23. ConstançaMarch 25, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    my favorites are the Rebecca Taylor and the Banana Republic dress :)

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  24. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Your titles always are the best !!! XD

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  25. Baybay MamaMarch 25, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    i love that cut of a dress. remember in the 90's when there were baby doll dresses that cut like that? about the nutcracker...yey, that made my day. i love the nutcracker and especially the part where the big lady lifts her dress and all the little (were they mice? or children?) are underneath? hope you are well cc!

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  26. Beauty Standard BlogMarch 25, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    my mom used to tell me that i looked pregnant whenever i was wearing something empire waisted... i still love it. and it is a great shape for pregnant ladies ;)

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  27. erika soroccoMarch 25, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    There's nothing I love more than a good empire dress! :)

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  28. little miss chanelMarch 25, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog! :) really liked your blog too!! kiss*

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  29. Fashion CappuccinoMarch 25, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Those are very pretty dresses! Love your blog! xxoxoxo

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  30. Jadore-FashionMarch 25, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    lovely dresses, especially the elizabeth and james pair!
    xoxo

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  31. WanderlustingMarch 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I went through this list trying to remember the ones I love most and I got so many names, they all fell out of my head! Adam, Temperly, Malindrino...that grey one :P

    Empire is mucho flattering on me, especially on big belly days which tend to be everyday!

    PS Thanks for the brow advice! Will definitely check out that blog :)

    *LUSTY*

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  32. WanderlustingMarch 25, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Rick Owens! Yes, that was it :D

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  33. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Noooo really, I have to thank YOU ;D.
    btw if you're interested I tried to explain the whole schema-story... in english.
    Pretty much a disaster, but at least it's not in french xD

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  34. TheresaMarch 25, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Oh yeah, I love the Empire-style, look so feminine.

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  35. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 25, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    i love an empire cut, these dresses are gorgeous!

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  36. STYLE DU MONDEMarch 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS DRESSES!!!

    Beautiful post as always!

    xx

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  37. FASHION CHALETMarch 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I love the title. Your blog posts always inspire me. I try my best to comment, but even when I don't; just know I never forget to stop by!! :]

    xx

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  38. Mademoiselle RutaMarch 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    I really like some of these dresses, but my favourite has got to be the first. Not only is it gorgeous, the colour is just amazing!

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  39. FrankieMarch 25, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    You always have the best post titles. Another gorgeous selection x

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  40. *the mamaMarch 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    hmmmm. you know i love me a long dress....

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  41. joshylolaMarch 25, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    My favourite is Rebecca Taylor dress

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  42. SyedMarch 25, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I have always had a soft spot for the empire line. That Javier Larrainzar dress is sooo beautiful!! And that grey Rick Owens is stunning.

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  43. Frances DavisonMarch 25, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    dropped waists make me want to cry a bit... I love these dresses though, all about the highwaist!x

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  44. essenceMarch 25, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Me gusta mucho el de CD, tus selecciones son siempre perfectas e inspiradoras!

    xoxo

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  45. SeekerMarch 25, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Oh I love maxi dresses with empire waist, but interesting paired with it there's the drop-waist and the 50's with the cinched waist.

    xoxo

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  46. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Absolutely love the Rebecca Taylor dress. Gorgeous finds.
    XOXO
    LCF

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  47. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Absolutely love the Rebecca Taylor dress. Gorgeous finds.
    XOXO
    LCF

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  48. shopinchicMarch 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Clever title! And I love these dresses, my favorite is hard
    to choose, but I do love the
    green J. Crew number!

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  49. Liv BambolaMarch 25, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    Wow! You always manage to find some amazing dresses!!

    I love the Rick Owens dress - I'll have to figure out a way to add it to my wardrobe =)

    Bambola x

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  50. Flashes of StyleMarch 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I love all of these maxi dresses!! I totally need one for summer.

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  51. PennyMarch 25, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    such a good shape, i love it because it means you can eat loads! :D

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  52. TiffanyMarch 25, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    yes, totally love empire waist dresses. I can't wait for the summer so I can pull more of mine out.

    adore your picks!

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  53. Givenchy BlogMarch 25, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    I love Empire peices. I don't wear them, but they are really flattering for most figures. The Dior dress is just to die for. I watched the video of the show and kept staring at it. Just stunning!

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  54. freeteymeMarch 25, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    i almost bought that BR dress. I got the shoes though =) love all of your picks in this post!

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  55. Mom Fashion WorldMarch 25, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    thank you so much, CC.

    hmmm....i want to accessorize something colorful on my hair just like the woman in all pink.

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  56. SaraMarch 25, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    I loves this kind of dresses!!

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  57. AmeliaMarch 26, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    I love empire, but it rarely fits me right. Nice picks!

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  58. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    This look has staying power, but I'm kind of over it. For me, it dies with baby doll dresses. But, when done right, it wor[K]s.

    [K]

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  59. SparkleQueenMarch 26, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I'm not entirely sure the empire style is for me but it sure does make all the models look incredibly tall(er)!

    E

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  60. Carlota My TrendsMarch 26, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I love the empire dress, it is feminity by excellence! I love the pink one at the end! it is beautiful ;)

    xxx

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  61. Georgie saidMarch 26, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Empire dresses are so flattering, especially for people like myself who have a bit of a belly :-)
    x

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  62. YukaMarch 26, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    i love the long dresses

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  63. William Street StoreMarch 26, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I have always adored the empire dress however I think I am too curvy to pull it off!!

    I gave you an award on my blog :)
    xx

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  64. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks a lot for your comment in Bonvoyage! i'm very happy you like the new Summer collection!

    XXX

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  65. AnikaMarch 26, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Hey gorgeous girl....
    Love this post...only to drool over though. Shame you cannot wear an empire waist (save for strapless dresses) if you have a bust.

    Still, pretty pretty things :)

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  66. Pau(Rox)March 26, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Love the first one, Galliano is the best.
    XXX ;)

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  67. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Hello!!! Thanks for the comment in my blog. I will include you in my blog list. I love the yellow dress, lovely and perfec to go elegant. por cierto, hablas españo?? Sería más fácil para mi...jajaja
    http://inlovewith-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  68. Fifi FlowersMarch 26, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    LOVE the empire... now to get the body is shape for the style! One does not want to look pregnant when one is NOT!

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  69. SasiMarch 27, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I've always loved the Empire style.

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  70. HemalyMarch 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    The word 'empire' reminds me of 'What not to wear', because they pronounce empire in an odd way, lol.

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  71. Dani @ Weddings FreshMarch 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    love, love, love!!!

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