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:

  1. TreacleDecember 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM

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

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  2. FASHION SNAGDecember 2, 2009 at 11:50 AM

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

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  3. KeithDecember 2, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    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!

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  4. ~kristie~December 2, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    i love one-shoulder dresses!

    www.thesocietyofstyle.com

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  5. stilettolover91December 2, 2009 at 12:11 PM

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

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  6. Chicago Chic December 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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

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  7. erika soroccoDecember 2, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    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! :)

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  8. KPDecember 2, 2009 at 12:36 PM

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

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  9. www.janetteria.comDecember 2, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Amazing dresses, CC!

    By the way: Check out my newer giveaway! (if U have a mood) Are you ready a winter party, Honey? :-D Enter!

    X♥X♥

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  10. Mom Fashion WorldDecember 2, 2009 at 12:43 PM

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

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  11. Laura TreveyDecember 2, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    these are spectacular!!
    so flowy and glamorous ~~

    xoxo Laura

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  12. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 12:54 PM

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

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  13. AngelaDecember 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I adore this post. : ) xoxo

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  14. Make Do StyleDecember 2, 2009 at 1:14 PM

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

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  15. Petra BellejambesDecember 2, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    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

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  16. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    LOVE the Versace!

    Missy
    For all things fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  17. Iva MessyDecember 2, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    so elegant! lovely post CC!

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  18. Melissa BlakeDecember 2, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    That's how I like my gowns!

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  19. The Trendy FashionistaDecember 2, 2009 at 1:38 PM

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

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  20. Closet CravingsDecember 2, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    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.

    Don't forget to enter my giveaway for over a $1,000 worth of fashionable gifts. =)

    www.closetcravings.com

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  21. FashionHippieLovesDecember 2, 2009 at 1:57 PM

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

    X

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  22. BlairDecember 2, 2009 at 1:58 PM

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

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  23. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    I've just passed you an award!

    Missy
    For all things fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  24. Katy MaryDecember 2, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Love love love that Marchesa gown!!

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  25. A PIECE OF PASSIONDecember 2, 2009 at 2:09 PM

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

    xoxo


    A Piece of Passion

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  26. Amanda CorreaDecember 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM

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

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  27. Jaime @ laviejaimeDecember 2, 2009 at 2:50 PM

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

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  28. SiruDecember 2, 2009 at 3:11 PM

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

    juliet xxx

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  29. GuapólogaDecember 2, 2009 at 3:12 PM

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

    Besos ;)

    Simone

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  30. MrJefferyDecember 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM

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

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  31. NuheilaDecember 2, 2009 at 3:34 PM

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

    Nuheila

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  32. BrigadeiroDecember 2, 2009 at 4:00 PM

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

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  33. The Little Fashion TreasuryDecember 2, 2009 at 4:02 PM

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

    GOOD NIGHT AND SWEET DREAMS!!

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  34. Elizabeth MarieDecember 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM

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

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  35. SadakoDecember 2, 2009 at 4:13 PM

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

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  36. chic femmeDecember 2, 2009 at 4:50 PM

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

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  37. MimiDecember 2, 2009 at 4:56 PM

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

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  38. Nubia MejiaDecember 2, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I love this look!

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  39. LisaDecember 2, 2009 at 4:58 PM

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

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  40. DianeDecember 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM

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

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  41. Intrinsically FlorrieDecember 2, 2009 at 5:13 PM

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

    Florrie x

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  42. HiFashionDecember 2, 2009 at 5:15 PM

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

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  43. Tights LoverDecember 2, 2009 at 5:27 PM

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

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  44. lorenabrDecember 2, 2009 at 6:21 PM

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

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  45. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 6:32 PM

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

    Great post

    I tag you with a blog award on my blog*°*°*°*
    Lov*°*°*°*

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  46. LeahDecember 2, 2009 at 7:24 PM

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

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  47. AlineDecember 2, 2009 at 7:28 PM

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

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  48. DevonDecember 2, 2009 at 8:04 PM

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

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  49. Viva La FashionDecember 2, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    these gowns are so gorgeous. :)

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  50. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM

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

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  51. Beth ConnollyDecember 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Very glamorous-love the Fashion Fringe dress.

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  52. ElaDecember 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM

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

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  53. NikiDecember 2, 2009 at 10:04 PM

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


    xo Niki
    http://ahautemess.blogspot.com

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  54. Joanne FaithDecember 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    The runway dresses are so so so gorgeous.

    http://joannefaith.com

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  55. Maria ConferDecember 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM

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

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  56. The F Word OnlineDecember 2, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    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
    http://thefwordonline.blogspot.com

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  57. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 2, 2009 at 11:36 PM

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

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  58. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM

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

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  59. carolineDecember 3, 2009 at 12:44 AM

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

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  60. Roxy Teacups and CoutureDecember 3, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Very Grecian!
    http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture

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  61. FashionJazzDecember 3, 2009 at 1:19 AM

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

    Have a lovely day hun! : ) xxx

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  62. RohiniDecember 3, 2009 at 2:56 AM

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

    PS - I have a great giveaway on my blog. Don't forget to sign up!

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  63. RohiniDecember 3, 2009 at 2:56 AM

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

    PS - I have a great giveaway on my blog. Don't forget to sign up!

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  64. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 4:08 AM

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

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  65. Pau(Rox)December 3, 2009 at 7:23 AM

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

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  66. UnknownDecember 3, 2009 at 9:05 AM

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

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  67. Jennifer FabulousDecember 3, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    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

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  68. SwethaDecember 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM

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

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  69. daisychainDecember 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM

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

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  70. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 5:39 PM

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

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  71. Peter BreeseDecember 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Amazing orange!

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  72. ZevaaDecember 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    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. :)

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  73. SusanDecember 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM

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

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