Thursday, March 5, 2009

Covetable Corsetry

CC’s CC’s! Here are some recent runway winners; you know how CC adores a bodacious bustier, darlings!
Photos via style.com except where noted.
Charlotte Ronson
Jason Wu
Jenni Kayne
Rachel Roy pre-fall
Alexander Wang
Peter Som, via nymag.com
Anna Sui
James Coviello, via nymag.com
CC loves a bustier with pants!
Betsey Johnson
Marchesa
CNC Costume National
D&G
House of Holland
Danielle Scutt
Christopher Kane
Dolce & Gabbana
Dsquared2
Fendi
Giles
Karen Walker; this and next via nymag.com
Proenza Schouler
Richard Nicoll – CC swoons!
Versace
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Zac Posen, via nymag.com
Hussein Chalayan Crash dress, at eLuxury.com.
Derek Lam bow knot bustier dress; this and next at shopbop.com.
Brian Reyes tiered corset dress.
Reiss Yanni dress, at reiss.co.uk.
Mint Jodi Arnold Greta silk dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Luella Rebecca gingham dress.
Marc Jacobs tweed button-front corset, at eLuxury.com.
D&G corset top; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
DKNY logo dotted bustier
Elie Tahari Ramona bustier; this and next at shopbop.com.
Elizabeth and James corset top. CC adores how this bustier is styled!
Which are your favorite pieces, darlings? Do you typically wear corsets?

xoxox,
CC
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61 comments:

  1. RebirthMarch 5, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    wow......... these r beautiful... bustiers always give the absolute shape....and they r so tummy-flattening...... i want all the dresses here! lol

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  2. www.janetteria.comMarch 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I love bustier, too. Sexy! One of my fav is Marc Jacobs, so funny and chic! ;)

    xoxo: Janet

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  3. carolina @ patagonia giftsMarch 5, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely and sexy! J'adore Elie Tahari Ramona bustier! Always beautiful finds, CC.
    xoxo

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  4. WendyBMarch 5, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Love corsets. My original butt bow dress had some serious corsetry. Kept me alert! And not eating too much either.

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  5. MakeupByRenRenMarch 5, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    love all of them! did you see "make me a supermodel" last night on bravo..they had some really nice zac posen dresses on there :)

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  6. SparkleQueenMarch 5, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I Love the karen walker dress!! Very unique post, cc :)

    E

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  7. NarumiMarch 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Those bustiers are so elegant and feminine..I love the Jenni Kayne one ! Thx for sharing those beautiful pictures :)

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  8. Fifi FlowersMarch 5, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    FUN FUN FUN... I want the Peter Som dress for summer!!!
    LOVE your new header... FUN!!!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    I love all the corset tops--so perfect for night time! I also really liked that orange and pink printed dress near the top. I remember seeing that in a magazine and lusting after it then as well. I must have it!!

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  10. KeithMarch 5, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Hey Carrie. Wow! These are really awesome. I love them. They are quite sexy. Cheers!

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  11. SaraMarch 5, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I love it!

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  12. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    corsets are fabulous, love all these different versions!

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  13. SyedMarch 5, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Simple beautiful, love the structure and love the look overall of bustiers. I adore the Dolce and Richard Nicoll :)

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  14. AlineMarch 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I think I love them all!!!

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  15. TheresaMarch 5, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    awesome as always! love the dsquared2 and the Jenni Kayne look!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Many hot choices... I love Zac's and Luella's ! ;D

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  17. Fashion MomentMarch 5, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    We are twins! Incredible! :)
    Most of these corsetry are fantastic, darling! As, Marc Jacobs, Hussein Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, Rachel Roy and finally, amazing - Richard Nicoll!

    FM/FP

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  18. MegMarch 5, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I love the Peter Som dress. Such a cute shape and great colours.

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  19. SiljesfashionMarch 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful picks! The top half of my wedding dress-Monique Lhuillier,was a lace bustier. It is so amazing and beautiful. It made me feel wonderful.

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  20. LukaMarch 5, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I so love corsets! I think my favourites are Peter Som, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, D&G, Jason Wu and Charlotte Ronson.

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  21. LisaMarch 5, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    I tried on a bustier for the first time recently and now I'm thinking I HAVE to save up for one. I have my eye on one by Vancouver-based designer Malene Grotrian.

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  22. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Corsets always makes your body look amazing. No wonder Queens wore them so many years ago.

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  23. SasiMarch 5, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Must find one for spring. I love bustiers.

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  24. maggieMarch 5, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee those glasses on the jenni kayne model. alexander wang and dsquared are also my all time favs! :D adore this corset post, ultra sexy (:

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  25. Elizabeth MarieMarch 5, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I cant pick my favorite. I so love bustiers-good for the girls and the tummy! xoxo

    I'm glad you're doing well my darling!!

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  26. FASHION CHALETMarch 5, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Fantastic roundup. I love anything corset, such a throw back to the era I most love...!! =]

    Yay for MLP collections<3

    xx

    thanks, dear CC :]

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  27. UnknownMarch 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    besides being hard to breathe in, they're fab! wore one to get married in ...lol. Love the leather molded/sculpted one ...Fendi? love.

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  28. Georgie saidMarch 5, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I love corsets, however I never look right in them and I kind of feel like a 16 year old goth kid because I never get it right.
    x

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  29. GigiMarch 5, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Rachel Roy was by far my favorite. I've got that one saved in my lookbook as well! ^_^

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  30. WanderlustingMarch 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Funny _ I USED to wear corsets all the time. Back when I had no business wearing them as I was quite overweight and pudgy.

    Nowadays, i still have them but I just can't bring myself to wear them. That's not to say I don't adore Corset Dresses because I do wear those with aplomb!

    But corsets by themselves have taken a back seat in my style.

    That said, I do have a tasteful beige and cream french etoile print one by Shoshanna that I bought on Bluefly in 2004! I think I might break that one out soon, with a nice skirt - if I ever have the occassion to wear it!

    Great post

    x0x0x Lusty

    PS - word verification is Grande - as in the way your rack looks when you wear a corset ;)

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  31. SeekerMarch 5, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Great stuff. Love corsets, they give such a shape....


    All the best CC, dear

    xoxo

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  32. Mom Fashion WorldMarch 5, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    thanks for the updates, sweetie.
    i love the 1st photo from the left.
    it's very simple yet so sexy.
    of course, all outfits are so gorgeous.

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  33. Beauty Standard BlogMarch 5, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Surprisingly the DSquared2 was one of my favorites! I'm not sure if i myself could pull this off, but it's def. something lovely to look at. The construction of those pieces is just amazing!

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  34. erika soroccoMarch 5, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Jenni Kayne is a genius. I love how she used nerdy chic as the motif for her line this season.

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  35. freeteymeMarch 5, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    So edgy! I have yet tried wearing a corset, but this post makes me want to try it =)

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  36. Blair FriedemanMarch 5, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    oh, i love that orange and pink number! Beautiful. I have never worn a corset other than once in college. I worry it doesn't look very flattering but maybe I will give a dress with one a try:)

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  37. A BIT COQUETTISHMarch 5, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I ADORE the Jenni Kayne & Rachel Roy pieces!

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  38. AllisonMarch 5, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    That Rachel Roy is just beauuutiful!
    I absolutely love bustiers (I'm glad you share my love for them!), and all of these are just absolutely stunning, darling.

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  39. Frock Around the ClockMarch 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Love those floral trousers! They look really fun paired with the electric blue tights. I've added you to my favourites list too :) x

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  40. essenceMarch 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    So sexy!!!!!!!!!
    siempre subes unos post magníficos y llenos de ideas, gracias!

    besos

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  41. Vintage Lollipops March 5, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    What's sexier than the revival of corsets... they're stunning no matter the era. LOVE.

    Dsquared2!
    Proenza Schouler!
    D&G!

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  42. PoshhhMarch 5, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    i love that orange and hot pink strapless dress..the pattern looks similar to one Gap used a few seasons ago but I love it...
    xo

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  43. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    i love the corset tops! =]

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  44. shopinchicMarch 5, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    I love corset inspired bustiers!
    I have this really beautiful
    white corset top that I love.

    Great post!

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  45. LJMarch 5, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    i love the boned ones.. richard nicoll...yum
    xx-LJ from SOS!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Giles-- really jumped out at me, this is very chic, I wonder if it can be worn without the orange frock.. but hen again I don't think I could afford it... oh poo..

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  47. KellyMarch 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    i have ALWAYS wanted a corset! but i haven't been able to find one that is 1) not too skanky and 2) not a TON of money!

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  48. Liv BambolaMarch 5, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Absolutely love the blue draped Marchesa one... I'm craving a gorgeous corset at the moment

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  49. paulistanangelinaMarch 5, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Oh, god! I've been meaning to buy a corset! If I had the money Rachel Roy would be the one but I think stripper store it is for me.

    Thanks for your selection. Perfect as always.

    And you are as, always a super-sweetheart with your comments.

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  50. TMarch 5, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    SO SEXY! Fabulous post, CC!

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  51. haylinMarch 5, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    oh cc, i always lovin' corsetry!

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  52. Rebecca JaneMarch 6, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    I don't think this look will ever entirely disappear. There is something so flattering about the shape and fit - classic

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  53. Terence SamboMarch 6, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    ohhh i love the Peter Som dress but most esp d model :o)

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  54. SaraMarch 6, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    I have something for you in my blog...

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  55. UnknownMarch 6, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    bustiers!! love these.. fun and sexy indeed!!

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  56. MarianMarch 6, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    corsetry is so covetable right now! your title could not be more apt darling CC. That Peter Som dress is gorgeous!
    muah x
    marian

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  57. Dani @ Weddings FreshMarch 6, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    i swoon for the richard nicoll too!

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  58. Nina (Femme Rationale)March 6, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    i love corsetry. i mean, it's seriously a girl's best friend. it supports you when and where you need it and it looks good w/everything. t

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  59. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    esp. love the one with the big bow right in the middle!

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  60. Little Bow PrepMarch 8, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I adore the Jenni Kayne and Peter Som ones!

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  61. FrankieMarch 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    So edgy yet practical! x

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