Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Asymmetric Gowns

For your next Black Tie event, darling, consider a one-shoulder gown… alluring asymmetry is all the rage! Spring 2010 coverage via style.com except where noted.
Andrew Gn
Blumarine
Byblos; this and next via nymag.com
Carmen Marc Valvo
Carolina Herrera
Christian Dior
Collette Dinnigan
Elie Saab
Emilio Pucci
Fashion Fringe
Jasmine Di Milo
Jenny Packham

Julien Macdonald
Koi Suwannagate
Luca Luca
Luisa Beccaria
Marchesa
Martin Grant
Monique Lhuillier
Nina Ricci
Rodarte, via nymag.com
Stephen Burrows
Tommy Hilfiger
Toni Maticevski; this and next via nymag.com
Tony Cohen
Versace ~ CC loves!
Zac Posen
Halston asymmetric gown, at Neiman Marcus.
Tibi Phoenician one shoulder dress, at Chickdowntown.com.
T-Bags asymmetric jersey gown; this and next five at net-a-porter.com.
Thread Social silk-satin one-shoulder gown.
Thurley one-shouldered silk gown.
ADAM green tiger print asymmetric silk-georgette gown.
Donna Karan asymmetric silk-georgette gown.
Stella McCartney silk-crepe gown.
Alberta Ferretti one-shoulder gown, at Bergdorf Goodman.
Dare to bare that shoulder, darling… Observers will be wowed. Utilize the asymmetric trend for your next event. Go for it!
xoxox,
CC
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73 comments:

Treacle said...

I love this look, but I've always been a bit afraid I couldn't pull it off.

FASHION SNAG said...

I love the one shoulder look. I just wish I had a place to wear these long gowns too. So beautiful!
xoxo

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Keith said...

Hey Carrie. These are all so beautiful. I love them all. The colors are fantastic. I hope you're having a great day so far. Cheers!

~kristie~ said...

i love one-shoulder dresses!

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stilettolover91 said...

They are all absolutely gorgeous!!! The colors are amazing and the models all wear them so well!!! Fabulous post!!

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Chicago Chic said...

Oh darling I adore the orange dress on the top right! Beautiful and elegant. xxx

erika sorocco said...

I literally die at the Blumarine - it's like a little slice of heaven. And I think you would look gorgeous in that Versace, CC! I think you need to add it to your Christmas list! :)

KP said...

insanely gorgeous-I think this will always be one of my favorite looks-perfectly Grecian xoxo

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Mom Fashion World said...

lots of awesomeness gowns, cc!
beautiful bright colors too!

Laura Trevey said...

these are spectacular!!
so flowy and glamorous ~~

xoxo Laura

Anonymous said...

My friend just bought the most beautiful champagne colored assymmetric gown for our school ball... but luckily I love mine too!
xxx

Angela said...

I adore this post. : ) xoxo

Make Do Style said...

I'd love the Julian McDonald one - must work hard to get rid of my hips and stomach!!

Petra Bellejambes said...

D'accord CC, the Versace is tops.

I am newly turning around to this look. I fear though that I should not take the relationship beyond loving admirer though.

Please post pics when you succumb ....

xoxo - Petra

Unknown said...

LOVE the Versace!

Missy
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Iva Messy said...

so elegant! lovely post CC!

Melissa Blake said...

That's how I like my gowns!

The Trendy Fashionista said...

These dresses are amazing. Loving them!
-The Trendy Fashionista
http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

Closet Cravings said...

Fabulous picks as usual. Looking at the pictures makes me wish I was wearing one of them. They're dreamy looking and have a fabulous floaty feel.

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FashionHippieLoves said...

lovely dresses!!!
Would like to wear all of them...

X

Blair said...

Todos preciosos pero me quedo con el primero y tercero.xoxo

Unknown said...

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Missy
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Katy Mary said...

Love love love that Marchesa gown!!

A PIECE OF PASSION said...

Love the look, but haven't tried it myself yet...

xoxo


A Piece of Passion

Amanda Correa said...

I am one for a little bare shoulder myself! Love those beautiful gowns and styles!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

Loving this look- long and short! The Elie Saab with studded shoulder is gorgeous.

Siru said...

I'd love to have a gown of my own!

juliet xxx

Guapóloga said...

The fourth gown in metallic blue is so awsome! I love it!

Besos ;)

Simone

MrJeffery said...

Love these. Esp. that copperish (?) one with the model with the painted nails. Who designed that again?

Nuheila said...

I love the one shoulder dresses.Versace one is so beautiful!!!

Nuheila

Brigadeiro said...

Oh my! My FAVOURITE look ever! Draped greek goddess dresses...too many stunning pieces to mention :)
xx

The Little Fashion Treasury said...

Hi CC!
Ohhhh, I looove looove looove these one-shoulder
dresses!!!
Can I have the Marchesa dress, please ;)

GOOD NIGHT AND SWEET DREAMS!!

Elizabeth Marie said...

So glam! I love the bright colored ones the best. Gorgeous!

Sadako said...

Love it. I don't know if i could pull it off either but it is sexy.

chic femme said...

Oh, love the first dress with the butterflies. It is so summery looking. :)

Mimi said...

Gorgeous! I love how asymmetrical gowns frame and display your shoulders. I totally adore the cut-out Tony Cohen gown.

Nubia Mejia said...

I love this look!

Lisa said...

I love this style--it looks really good on broad-shouldered gals like me!

Diane said...

Love asymmetric gowns! I adore the Elie Saab, Luca Luca, and Tibi Phoenician one shoulder dress

Intrinsically Florrie said...

They are all so glamouress. :) I really love the Andrew Gn print fabric, it's beautiful.

Florrie x

HiFashion said...

One shoulder dresses look so elegant. The ones that you've picked are stunning. I love the Elie Saab and Jenny Packham ones.

Tights Lover said...

Wow. The dior dress is absolutely stunning. I love it!

lorenabr said...

Love dress no 8, 18,25 want them :)

Anonymous said...

I miss Cannes Film Festival (the only place where I could wear this kind of dresses)

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Leah said...

I love that brown flowing gown... so sweet yet so fierce.

Aline said...

such a gorgeous look...i wish i had more occasions to wear gowns!

Devon said...

Fabulous choices! I love the piece from Luca Luca. x

Viva La Fashion said...

these gowns are so gorgeous. :)

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

That is one of my very favorite looks. Totally worth working the guns to rock it. Ah ha. LOVE the Pucci!

Beth Connolly said...

Very glamorous-love the Fashion Fringe dress.

Ela said...

I especially love the flowy, airy ones. Gorgeous, CC!
xx

Niki said...

I love all of these dresses, that A.F. in the last pic is beautiful.


xo Niki
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Joanne Faith said...

The runway dresses are so so so gorgeous.

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Maria Confer said...

I love the very Grecian looking dresses. Now I want to go somewhere fancy.

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The F Word Online said...

omg those gowns <3 if only there were more occassions to wear such beauties. thanks for stopping by, care to exchange links? : ) i'd love for you to stop by more often as I would love to stop by as well.

xx
Louise
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LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Love the simple black piece CC...
would be nice with chunky wooden accessories on one wrist~ stack them up!
xo*

Unknown said...

This is a classic look, but I love it re-vamped in a mini dress!
XOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

caroline said...

SO gorgeous! I'm thinking about this style for my bridesmaids!
happy december!
xox
c

Roxy Teacups and Couture said...

Very Grecian!
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FashionJazz said...

I luv the one shoulder look,aah these dresses are so elegant!!

Have a lovely day hun! : ) xxx

Rohini said...

Love them all! So gorgeous. If only I was tall enough to wear one of these. :)
Xx

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Rohini said...

Love them all! So gorgeous. If only I was tall enough to wear one of these. :)
Xx

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Anonymous said...

gorgeous as always darling
totally love it
thanks for sharing
awesome blog, keep it up!

-cma
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Pau(Rox) said...

Hello !!!
I was busy with many things to do.
Love Byblos style, trendy and glam.
XXX guapa
Pau

Unknown said...

I LOVE this look. It's so flattering...

Jennifer Fabulous said...

That orange Christian Dior gown actually made me gasp out loud by its beauty. Oh my gosh, what I wouldn't do to win the lottery right now....sigh. :P

Swetha said...

i love this collection .. its so graceful.. i love all the orange ones..

daisychain said...

Oh my, all so gorgeous, I am trying and failing to pick a favourite!

Anonymous said...

Stuuuunning selection !!
And again, Rodarte.. I'm feeling kind of monotone saying that but they do long dresses so well too...

Peter Breese said...

Amazing orange!

Zevaa said...

These are really elegant look. They all seem timeless and perfect for me, and because of this fact, it's hard to choose one fav. :)

Susan said...

oh these gowns are gorgeous!
have a lovely day, darling.
xoxo