Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Party in the Rear!

CC calls it Mullet Dressing: the frock is all business in front, but a majorly lengthy party in back!
Runway coverage courtesy style.com except where noted.
At left: Nina Ricci
Jeremy Laing
Temperley London
Vivienne Westwood
Akris
Elie Saab
Emanuel Ungaro
Sonia Rykiel
Yves Saint Laurent
Zucca, via vogue.fr
Michael Kors
Milly jersey halter dress; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Alexander McQueen purple gown
McQ printed bustier dress
Antipodium Period Drama cutaway blouse, at bunnyhug.co.uk.
Do tell: what do you think of Mullet Dressing? CC adores it!
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50 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Love at first site with those Nina Ricci dresses

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  2. Fashion MomentJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Emanuel Ungaro is just Perfect (with big P!)!

    FM

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  3. essenceanddesireJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Adoro Elie Saab!

    x

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  4. leeselooksJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    i love the ysl's simplicity + styling & beauty.


    ooooo mullets. i have seen far too many in my days ;)

    x

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I love the idea of having more material on the back of the dress. Beautiful picks by the way!

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  6. Daniela ValdezJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    ycaThe white dress is gorgeous!

    I love when you speak Spanish jeje.

    Besos.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    The Nina Ricci is outstanding, dramatic, vampire-like...
    I like the Akris one too... my father is going visiting the stylist Kriemler this week-end ( LUCKY MAN ! XD )

    ( sorry if the comm is double :S )

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  8. FASHION CHALETJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    HAHA love the title, adore the dresses. Yummy. Confections of fancy!! =]

    Thanks for the comment<3

    xxx

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  9. we wear thingsJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    oh i do love a nice little bustle!

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  10. Diego R. WyattJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I LIVE for Vivienne Westwood's interpretation and Sony Rykiel's look is equally stunning. I actually used to hate "mullet" gowns lol, but when they are done right they look incredible.

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  11. HelenaJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Interesting dresses but not one of them is really beautiful. Good garments are hard to find, even in the fashion world. And the models too are way too thin these days.

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  12. MizzJJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I do agree with Helena, the models are all way too thin these days, but the gowns are surprisingly interesting! I love the Elie Saab, and the Sonia Rykiel is totally fierce. Mullets - much better on gowns than on hair!

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  13. Alecca RoxJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    i like this cut overall, i think it is always flattering, no matter what ur bodyshape is.

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  14. LisaJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Hehe mullet dressing is a lot dreamier than an actual mullet. ;)

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  15. MollyJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    oh my dear mcq :)
    i'm not sure about this trend. but i guess its the best way to do short hemlines with cellulite?
    lovely post :)
    mxx

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  16. AllisonJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    The Elie Saab and Ungaro are just to die for!
    Oh, I'm not surprised at all that we have so much in common CC!
    I'm also not surprised that you once again selected fantastic examples :)
    xo

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  17. www.janetteria.comJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I adore Elie Saab dress... Amazing!

    xoxo: Janet

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  18. RaquelJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I like the first one!
    xx

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  19. Baybay MamaJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    The Ungaro dress did it for me!

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  20. CraveJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    The Nina Ricci dresses were amazing! It's all in the details!

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  21. CraveJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    The Nina Ricci dresses were amazing! It's all in the details!

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  22. FrankieJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    epic! x

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  23. AngelaJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    oh my gosh, we post the same elie saab dress. see, fashionable minds think alike. : )

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  24. SeekerJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Interesting....

    xoxo

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  25. La Belette RougeJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I want to be the woman who has the life that would require that Ungaro dress.

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  26. life . style . dissectedJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    mullets & couture....who would have thought???

    but it works.

    k.bosworth wore a beautiful nina ricci "mullet like" dress recently.

    x
    melissa

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  27. WendyBJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    I like the idea of having a "train" feeling without the burden of an actual train.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    oh the pink floral one ...AND THE BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES ...gaga

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  29. BrigadeiroJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    Love the McQueen gown! Love the drape, but the funky fabric gives it an extra touch of fun...

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  30. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Mullet dressing that is so funny to me. I love the look, I am not sure how it will transfer to ready to wear but will look forward to seeing who is brave enough to try.

    Love the blog by the way

    www.dtailo.blogspot.com

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  31. HemalyJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    I would kill to get the Akris dress!

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  32. Miss CavendishJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    I like a slight,not a super-deep mullet. I find that it looks too fish-tail-y then . . .

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  33. KellyJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    love the idea of a mullet dress! the first one really stands out to me, i particularly like the orange in it.

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  34. Nina (Femme Rationale)January 21, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    i love "mullet" dresses. and it may be just me, but i think they make your legs look longer and leaner.

    btw, how do you come up w/such different "trends" and styles everyday? it amazes me. :)

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  35. la petite fashionistaJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    i have a dress like this! i feel sort of like i'm wearing a cape when it's on, very floaty!

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  36. Becca ShelbyJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    I am DYING over the multicolored floral one that's mini length in the front-4th from top in Left column accessorized with the cuban-ish hat. LOVE.

    http://thecinderblog.blogspot.com/

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    I love Sonja Reikel dress sooo much, that was such an amazing show! xx

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  38. jaleh behtashJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    nina ricci did it best, i think. i would love to try this one out :)

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    I love the last photo Carrie.. but I have to admit.. I would not be able to walk in those shoes..

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  40. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseJanuary 22, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Some of these are a little cuckoo! I really like the McQueen one though.

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  41. Make Do StyleJanuary 22, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Oh Ellie Saab and YSL please...

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  42. Noemi Sunshine FerstJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Love this cut so much.
    xx.

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  43. AlienaJanuary 22, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I think is goning to be (for me) one of these trends that I love to see on others, but not on me... Gorgeous dresses, though!

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  44. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)January 22, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    ahhhhhhhh HELLO Jeremy Laing and Emanuel Ungaro ! now to pay for them..hmmm 5 finger discount please?! haha

    oh thanks CC! i shall let you all know how the shoes go RE dance off. haha

    and omg, my poses..i have no idea what the hell i am doing..haha will continue to crouch as per your comment..so thank you! :)

    xxxxxxx Love always LM

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  45. T and TJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    nice post =)
    I love the bright prints at Sonia Rykiel and Elie Saab's drapery.

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  46. JWJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    WOW!! Love the Emanuel Ungaro dresses! with the hat! Just gorgeous!

    xoxox

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  47. TJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Yes! PARTY IN THE REAR :D

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Ohhh, so much beauty here - too many to name individually.
    Lovely selection CC, it's fashion eye candy :) I pretty much love them all.

    Your name "mullet dressing" gave me a good giggle.

    xxx

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  49. Lady ThirtyJanuary 25, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    I can take one Sonia Rykiel dress please ;)
    lovely!

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  50. Little Bow PrepJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    The Nina Ricci and Michael Kors are both quite lovely.

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