Saturday, January 17, 2009

Patterned Gowns

As a follow-up to last weekend’s eveningwear post, here are some fanciful printed gowns to provide some Saturday “date night” inspiration! Note that the majority of dresses at net-a-porter.com are on sale!
At right: Julia Stegner in Armani Privé for Vogue Germany Dec 2008, courtesy Fellow Fashionista Tutti Dolce
Rubin Singer, via nymag.com
Giles; this and next 4 via style.com
Marchesa
Vivienne Westwood
Just Cavalli pre-fall
Matthew Williamson pre-fall



What to buy? One of the following frocks, at net-a-porter.com:
Jonathan Saunders Argyll & Ariel dress
Emilio Pucci Fontana print gown
Matthew Williamson hand-painted gown
Catherine Malandrino long striped chiffon dress
Erdem Annecy silk gown
Notte by Marchesa flame print silk gown
Missoni Karolina silk gown
Christian Lacroix floral full length gown
Roberto Cavalli silk chiffon halter gown
Vera Wang draped gown
Last Look: Carmen Marc Valvo printed floral gown at Bergdorf Goodman

Get glam, darlings!
Tell CC: which is your fave!?
Do you think we’ll see any of these at the upcoming Inaugural Ball, or will Michelle Obama opt for a more classic solid color?
xoxox,
CC
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57 comments:

  1. DreamsJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    hola guapa!!
    me encanta el vestido de Roberto Cavalli!!

    Es precioso!!!
    muchos besos desde Málaga
    Yolanda

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love the contrast because black/white gowns

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  3. NemeraeJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Me encantaros los vestidos de Matthew Williamson y el de Cavalli pre-fall, qué preciosidad!! stunning both of them *.*
    1beso
    xx

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  4. Graça Ventura MedeirosJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    im too short to those dresses!

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  5. Fashion MomentJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Such beatutiful gowns, CC!
    Favourites are:
    Vivienne Westwood, Giles, Just Cavalli and Missoni.
    I think, we'll see something from Marchesa or something like Vivienne Westwood.
    Gorgeous!

    FM

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  6. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Oh that Vivienne Westwood is GORGEOUS!!!

    Looks perfect for a summer or spring wedding.

    Fabulously Broke in the City

    "Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver."

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  7. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Wait. That was Just Cavalli not Vivienne Westwood.

    Gorgeous draping and flower print..

    Fabulously Broke in the City

    "Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver."

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  8. AnoukJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    the vivienne westwood dress is great...

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I'm so excited to see what Michelle Obama chooses. She is still developing her style but I've got my fingers crossed that she'll get it right this time.

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  10. agnesJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    the one from MArchesa is love :)

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  11. ivyJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Another gorgeous post.

    Thanks so much for your comment.

    What we needed

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I have to admit I don't like gowns with imprimés very much... I just like the striped one, but I prefer something more fluid if you choose the length...
    But the post's great as always ! :)

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  13. Sarah Edwina RoseJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Stunning! I wish I had a Saturday date.. or the money for such a gown!

    xx

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  14. RaquelJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    those are beautifull CC, I love patterns!
    xxx

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    My fave would have to be Marchesa!

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  16. SeekerJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Oh I love maxi dresses, these are grgeous.
    Aren't they in for day time on S/S2009???

    xoxo

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  17. AllisonJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I just adore patterns...and as you know, I just love Matthew Williamson :)
    And that Vivienne Westwood is just beautiful!
    xo

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  18. www.janetteria.comJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Gorgeous post, CC!

    Have a great weekend: Janet

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  19. SoJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    I love the floral prints, so beautiful :)

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  20. AllisonJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    I also left you a little something on my blog, darling!
    xo

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  21. yiqin;January 17, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I really like the marchesa one! The print is fantastic.

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  22. HemalyJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    The black and white dresses are so beautiful!
    I'm hoping Michelle Obama will wear something with color.

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  23. AngelaJanuary 17, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    CC, i can't pick!!!! they are all so lovely. i love love love long gowns.

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  24. LarissaJanuary 17, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    That Cavalli silk chiffon gown is divine, a beautiful selection though

    x

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  25. CandiceJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    love all the black and white ones!

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  26. KellyJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    i LOVE the hugeness of those first two!

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  27. FrankieJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Ohhhh beautiful! If only I had an occasion to wear such a garment...great collection, CC x

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  28. LaurenJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    wow i love the vera wang dress!

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  29. CamilleJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    So much fun-- I especially love bright, wild prints.

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  30. DaphneJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    ohhh!!! i love the second picture... its really amazing!

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  31. AntheaJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I love the one below the first two. I love the contrast as well :) My manager at work got me a Vivienne Westwood kerchief as a happy new years gift. I attempted to wear it as a bandana but it just didn't do it. Any ideas ?

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  32. UnknownJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    I died over the sequin stripes ..sigh.dead.

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  33. Great Plains BazaarJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I wish I had a date that I could wear such a beautiful dress. Too often I have something so wonderful to wear and my date will show up looking ready to do yardwork.
    I would be interested to see the Catherine Malandrino dress on. It has an interesting cut at the top which would either be amazing or awful.

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  34. Annabel Wendt (LoveMore)January 17, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    wow so much here! the first black and white one though took my breath away!!! great post CC. and yes i had a great time dancing! :) thank you again for your sweet comment xx LM

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  35. Leeann @ Join the GossipJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    OOOh the sparkly black and grey dress in the 4th row is amazing!

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  36. Rebecca JaneJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    these are so beautiful. I love all of the patterns and colours - amazing.

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  37. WendyBJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    I like a lot of these!

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  38. Baybay MamaJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I love the patterned gowns. I think my favorite is the black and white one.
    xo,
    d-

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  39. K8January 18, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    I love the ones at the top.
    These dresses are amazing!

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  40. jaleh behtashJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    all of these are gorgeous but i love the vivienne westwood and marchesa ones best i think.

    also, thank you for the boots recommendation! i accidentally bought the guess boots (haha i am really dumb) but i will keep my eye on loeffler randall for the future :)

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  41. SydneyJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    love netaporter!

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  42. AnikaJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    It's a toss up between Giles, Marcheesa and the Vera Wang.
    Ahh, if I had the money, I'd buy all three :)

    Have a great week :)

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  43. i.d.January 18, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    I could definitely do with a patterned dress in graphic black and white - perfect for day or night, winter or summer. xx

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  44. ZoeJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Aww thank you! Your last couple of posts are making me desperately lust after the Vivienne Westwood full-length and the Elizabeth and James party dress, though... there are just too many beautiful things in the world!

    xxx

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  45. mademoisellebJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Here is a really cool blog. xxx

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  46. Rocío LafuenteJanuary 18, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    OMG!!! I want all Those dresses!!
    xx

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  47. CountrybelleJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    love love love! long patterned dresses are so magical and pretty. these are such amazing ones, too! and i have to tell you, the lust list post was one of my all time favorites. i think you should make that a weekly thing.
    xx
    countrybelle/
    heartshapedmorning.blogspot.com

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  48. carolineJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    holy, some of these gowns are so beautiful that i just want to throw up...in a good way! haha i loove that armani pic and the cavalli-would love to have that for bridesmaid dresses! haha just need to be engaged and rich first!
    xox

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  49. LisaJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    The Marchesa gown reminds me of the dress Audrey Hepburn wore in Sabrina.

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  50. Fifi FlowersJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    LOVE that first photo! STOLE it! GREAT gowns in this post!

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  51. Lil MidgetJanuary 19, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    They're all so lovely!!

    x

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  52. AlienaJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I'm quite unable to pick one... I love them all!!!

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  53. Puebla ChicJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    last couple of seansons i couldnt get my hands on a maxidress like those, im sooo glad they r still around!

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  54. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    gorgeous flower prints... and a fabulous collection...

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  55. michelleJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    Gorgeous! :D

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  56. ivoreeceJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    I like to wear pattern clothes, especialy in sommer. All those 'hippie' dresses combined with gladiator sandals... ^^

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  57. GabbiJanuary 21, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful gowns, my favorite is the Emilio Pucci Fontana. I love mixes of prints...

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