Thursday, December 31, 2009

Long on Patterns

For Spring 2010, Designers agree on one thing: a patterned long dress is essential! Check out the stunning variety on the runway. From fab floral gowns to psychedelic printed frocks, dresses are long on both patterns and charm! Photos via style.com except where noted.
Albino
Aquascutum
Baby Phat, via nymag.com
Badgley Mischka
Barbara Tfank
BCBG Max Azria
Blugirl, via nymag.com
Brian Reyes
Carlos Miele
Chris Benz
Christian Cota
Dennis Basso ~ CC loves!
Diane von Furstenberg
Douglas Hannant
Duro Olowu
Elise Overland
Emilio Pucci ~ stunning!
Erin Fetherston
Etro
Graeme Black
John Richmond, via nymag.com
Just Cavalli
Kinder Aggugini
Lela Rose
Malandrino
Marc Jacobs
Mary Katrantzou
Matthew Williamson

Monique Lhuillier
Moschino Cheap & Chic
Nanette Lepore
Oscar de la Renta
Reem Acra
Temperley London
Tibi
Tony Cohen, via nymag.com
Tracy Reese
Unique
Vivienne Tam
Whitney Eve, via mbfashionweek.com
Willow, via nymag.com
Zac Posen
Emilio Pucci Samarcanda dress; this and next two at Bergdorf Goodman.
Etro halter gown.
Jean Paul Gaultier leopard-print dress.
Tibi Palm Beach silk gown; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Thomas Wylde Empress silk-chiffon gown.
Erdem Cornelia silk-satin gown.
xoxox,
CC
P.S. Last day to enter CC's Relastin Giveaway!
P.P.S. Happy New Year’s Eve Day!
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67 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    nymagcom - fantastic fiery dress.
    Thanks for sharing dear.

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  2. www.janetteria.comDecember 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I really love the first one!

    Happy New Year, darling

    X♥X♥

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  3. FASHION SNAGDecember 31, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I love a long dress! They are so comfortable and a great print always livens things up. Have a Happy New Year CC =) xoxo

    www.FashionSnag.com

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  4. carolina @ patagonia giftsDecember 31, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    love the striped Graeme Black dress! stunning!
    happy new year, dear CC! wishing you a bright and intense 2010! xo

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  5. SwethaDecember 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    they all are divine and elegant!

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  6. ChristenDecember 31, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    I have recently become obsessed with long dresses and skirts - and this post full of beautiful items isn't helping that obsession in the least! :) Happy New Year!

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  7. Katy MaryDecember 31, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful, I love long dresses!! Have a very Happy New Year CC!! <3 Katy

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  8. stilettolover91December 31, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Beautiful!!!! I love the third photo!!! The dress is gorgeous and so is the model!! Fantastic post!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  9. Belle de VilleDecember 31, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Oh the Blugirl dress is soooo lovely!

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  10. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    how fabulous! I'm loving all of the long dresses that are coming this spring!

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  11. Shop T.O. LiveDecember 31, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I want I want I want!!! esp that polka dotty marc jacobs maxi - pretty pretty!!

    Happy New Year
    shopTOlive.ca

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  12. Phivos NicolaidesDecember 31, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I wish you dear Carrie by heart the best for the year 2010! Happy new year!

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  13. Michael St. JamesDecember 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Adore this look! It works for every body type.

    www.bagpoor.com

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  14. NuheilaDecember 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely post!I adore Carlos Miele s dress!It s stunning!

    Happy New Year Carrie!

    Nuheila

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  15. HiFashionDecember 31, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    These are gorgeous. They're all so flowy and elegant. I love the Badgley Mischka one and the Etro halter gown.

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  16. The Little Fashion TreasuryDecember 31, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Welcome to CC´s last post in 2009!

    When it comes to maxi or long dresses I simply cannot resist!

    Wishing you a wonderful
    HAPPY NEW YEAR
    with lots of
    love & laughter,
    health & happiness
    and many wishes to come true!

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  17. The Little Fashion TreasuryDecember 31, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Welcome to CC´s last post in 2009!

    When it comes to maxi or long dresses I simply cannot resist!

    Wishing you a wonderful
    HAPPY NEW YEAR
    with lots of
    love & laughter,
    health & happiness
    and many wishes to come true!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    So cute! I'm adoring the pink and black one. It's usually all about short where I'm from, so I'm defiently going to throw a maxi dress into the mix.

    Happy New Year CC!

    Emma
    xx

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  19. AshleyDecember 31, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    All those dresses are gorgeous. I wore a long printed dress to my bf's graduation and quite a few people asked if I was pregnant... sooo I don't think I can pull this look off! hah

    Happy New Year!!

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  20. meraldiaDecember 31, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    All these colorful dresses make my day! My favorite is Tibi Palm Beach silk gown. Happy New Year's Eve, Carrie!
    xxx

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  21. erika soroccoDecember 31, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    It's a toss up between Dennis Basso and Badgley Mischka - both pieces are absolutely stunning.

    Happy, Happy New Year my love!! :)

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  22. MaiDecember 31, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Happy New Year's Eve darling!
    x

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  23. TreacleDecember 31, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    I love maxidresses, but most of my guy friends hate them. They say maxidresses defeat the entire purpose of women wearing dresses. Silly men.

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  24. GabbiDecember 31, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous and elegant! I love the style... especially that Temperley London dress!

    Thank you dear CC for being the gorgeous inspiration that you are... lots of love for the New Year! ♥xo

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  25. The Blonde DuckDecember 31, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Happy New Year's Eve!

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  26. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Happy new year dear!!!
    X

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  27. Sharon LeiDecember 31, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Lovely C.... my favs are the Dennis Basso and Diane Von Furstenberg dress.... I can't wait to get me some new maxis!! I hope you have a great New Years Eve tonight... so glad I came across your blog this year.. It's oozing with inspiration and you are such a sweetie.. Here's to a great 2010!!

    Love & Aloha, S
    www.elisharon.blogspot.com

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  28. AmeliaDecember 31, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I'm not sure I'm ready for long dresses. They look great on models, but overall I'm skeptical.

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  29. Dream SequinsDecember 31, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I don't know if I can quite carry off the long dress silhouette. But these are so lovely! xx D

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  30. MDecember 31, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I always have such a hard time with prints! Anything else I can pretty much take a look at and tell if it's going to suit me or not, but prints are a nightmare. I always need to try everything on and most of it looks to busy on me! Wish I could pull off any of these gorgeous long gowns!

    I'm sure I wished you a happy new year already, but here goes again! XOXOXOX

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  31. Champagne MacaronsDecember 31, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    I love the fabulous Tony Cohen dress!
    I hope to add it to my wardrobe this spring.

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  32. Jen HsiehDecember 31, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    so gorgeous! i love the patterns on those maxi and floor length dresses. the flow in some of those pieces is amazing :)

    hope you have a fantastic new year's :)

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  33. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I am sooo glad long dresses are making a comeback! They are so flattering on so many different body types and they make you look so tall!

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  34. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Looking at these dresses, I can't wait for the summer. Fabulous dresses!!!

    Beautiful!

    Happy New Year!!! :)

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  35. CloudiaDecember 31, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Aloha, New Friend!
    Hauoli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)

    Comfort Spiral

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  36. MoDecember 31, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    i love the Zac Posen!
    Bonne fetes!

    xoxo Mo

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  37. Jennifer FabulousDecember 31, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I wish I was tall so I could wear these gorgeous patterned dresses. But, alas, I will simply have to admire them on the models. ;)

    Happy New Year, CC! xoxo

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  38. TDecember 31, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Love it! The long, colorful patterns remind me of summer :) Happy new years, CC!

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  39. GraceDecember 31, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    That sounds good, cause I need like 4 floral dresses for spring.

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  40. Dani @ Weddings FreshDecember 31, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    oh happy new year, my dear!
    i love the Badgley Mischka one and if i ever went to a place where the Emilio Pucci dress was appropriate, you know i would be wearing that one too!!
    wish you the best for the coming new year!!

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  41. Iva MessyDecember 31, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR CC!! ;) All the best to you ALWAYS!!

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  42. SusanDecember 31, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    how elegant!
    happy new year, darling.
    xoxo

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  43. SandyDecember 31, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Gorgeous dresses! My hubby will be happy ... he loves flowing floral dresses. Me? not sold completely but some of these patterns are beautiful.
    Happy New Year CC ... 2010 is gonna be amazing!

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  44. ElaineDecember 31, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Gorgeous dresses! I'm so afraid of long dresses....I'm afraid they'd make me shorter!


    clothedmuch.blogspot.com

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  45. Joanne FaithDecember 31, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I usually don't like long dresses, but these runway types are so so so elegant x

    Happy new year!

    http://joannefaith.com

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  46. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    I'm dying to throw on a gown now!

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  47. Roxy Teacups and CoutureJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    love long dresses!
    http://www.twolia.com/blogs/teacups-and-couture

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  48. I V YJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    nice! very pretty!

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  49. UnknownJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    i like stripes over patterns as the latter's more tricky. but they're still pretty; love the various silhouettes.

    wishing you a fruitful 2010, CC!

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  50. DithJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    Happy New year Carrie darling!
    Thanks for being a sweetheart and always showing me love on my blog.

    p.s-Patterns are always HOT be it long or short!!

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  51. MimiJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful! I love all of them. Reminds me of spring already!!

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  52. ChrisyJanuary 1, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    gosh I really like 99 percent of these!

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  53. Jadore-FashionJanuary 1, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    i like maxi dresses for spring--great prints!! xx happy new year!

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  54. NinaJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    Gosh, Carrie ... I want to put one on right NOW!

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  55. ImogenJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    I don't have any long dresses myself but I am starting to like them a lot more this season. They definately seem like a must have. Happy New Year Carrie.

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  56. LeahJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Fabulous... I love florals during summer. And I love to wear maxi dresses. Happy new year CC. xoxo

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I'd LOVE one, but I'm so short that long dresses usually make me look like a midget! :D
    xxx

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  58. stylefrontierJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    i love prints!
    it spice the day up!
    happy 2010 :)

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  59. daisychainJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    These are divine darling.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR to you, I hope 2010 is wonderful to you xxx

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  60. RaquelJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    I am really into prints darling, just got a printed dress at the H&M sales :)

    hope you have a great 2010 dear!!
    xx

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  61. Haute WorldJanuary 1, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Happy New Year!

    I adore patterned dresses.... what a fantastic selection! The Carlos Miele and Etro are some of my favorites!

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  62. DanielleJanuary 1, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    These are all gorgeous!!! Love the patterns, love the length, love it all!

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  63. Make Do StyleJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    I'm so happy I've got one! although need to lose a few pounds to show it off in splendour.
    Happy New Year xx

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  64. Intrinsically FlorrieJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    That's an absolutely amazingly beautiful selection. I mean the Dennis Basso is just stunning.
    Peronsally I'll take the Erdem please. :)
    Ahh so many lovely dresses, what a dream closet they'd make together.

    Florrie x

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  65. ZevaaJanuary 1, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    There are some really elegant pieces among these pics. I love this selection. xoxo, Zevaa

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  66. anna buJanuary 2, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    happy new year girl!!

    bisous
    annabu

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  67. Beth ConnollyJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    The Pucci is wonderful.

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