Saturday, October 10, 2009

Corseted Gowns

CC just adores this style of gown; how about you, darlings?
Chinese Vogue, April 2007.
Italian Amica, October 2008. Runway photos via style.com except where noted.
Alexander McQueen
Andrew Gn Fall
Andrew Gn Spring
Badgley Mischka
Blumarine
Bottega Veneta
Brian Reyes Resort
Christian Dior
Donna Karan
Dsquared2
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Jenny Packham
Luisa Beccaria
Martin Grant
Nina Ricci
Reem Acra
Tadashi Shoji, via nymag.com
Versace
Viktor & Rolf Fall
Viktor & Rolf Spring


















REDUX by Charles ChangLima, at bergdorfgoodman.com.
Oscar de la Renta pleated duchess satin gown; this and next three at net-a-porter.com,
Rachel Gilbert Anastasia embellished gown.
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Opuntia corset gown.
Notte by Marchesa strapless silk chiffon gown.
Lela Rose floor length gown, at theOutnet.com.
xoxox,
CC
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61 comments:

  1. stilettolover91October 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I love it!!!! My favorite is the purple one towards the end!!! Very pretty!! Awesome post!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. Becca.October 10, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    i love the style of gown too (in the first picture)
    its gorgeous!
    reminds me of my high school prom which i'm going to have next year!
    can't wait to go shopping for the dress i am going to wear though :)
    XOXO, BECCA

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  3. www.janetteria.comOctober 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Amazing dresses!

    Xoxo

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  4. missDTMOctober 10, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    INSPIRING!!! these would be fantastically fun to draw.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I wish I could wear them all! Wish I was going to a ball to wear them all ;D

    For anyone who would like to
    check out Fashionafterforty.blogspot.com giveaway.

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  6. RECIEN LLEGADAOctober 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Nice dresses¡
    I like Macqueen corses.
    xxx
    DELIA

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  7. Jennifer FabulousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I wish I had someplace to wear a gorgeous gown! Sigh...I do love that red Alexander McQueen one. It is lovely and wild at the same time.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful ! And so feminine !

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  9. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    omg these dresses are gorgeous! i especially love the look and shape of them. great post!!

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  10. Sweety POctober 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful picks!

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  11. erika soroccoOctober 10, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    The bejeweled Christian Dior is calling my name. You always find so many lovely pieces to feature. I should love to own all of these corseted gowns! :)

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  12. Virginia de la ReynaresOctober 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That first image is beyond gorgeous!!!
    Also love the Donna Karan one.

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  13. LeahOctober 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Lovely images! I love corseted gowns.

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  14. FASHION SNAGOctober 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I love these gowns, but never look good in this style. I think they look good on women who have a little more going on up top =) Gorgeous and I wish they looked good on me! Great post Carrie!

    FashionSnag

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  15. Make Do StyleOctober 10, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Oscar does do dresses very well!

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  16. AngelaOctober 10, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I have a couple Blumarine pieces, I like the one in your post too. Sigh..... no more dress for moi.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Oooh lovely gowns! And oh crap this reminded me i should find a dress for our school's ball asap!!
    xoxox

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  18. Michael St. JamesOctober 10, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    wow...that bottega veneta gown is heavenly!

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  19. Maria ConferOctober 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I love how corsets make a woman look. Make it a gown and it's stunning.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  20. NikiOctober 10, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    sexy! love this look
    xo

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  21. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I'll have the Nina Ricci one please ! ;D

    I also love V&R 'slice of cake' dress...

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  22. TreacleOctober 10, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Corsets make every woman's figure gorgeous. So happy to designers are bringing back the hourglass.

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  23. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    I love this style. it's so flattering on pretty much everyone.

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  24. Hunters GloryOctober 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Good post cc!

    Love the green Nina Ricci...

    ;)

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  25. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    I want all of these :)

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

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  26. Intrinsically FlorrieOctober 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    They are some stunning gowns!
    Jenny Packham dresses are so amazingly beautiful.
    The Dolce & Gabbana dress in the second photo is absolutely gorgeous too.

    Florrie x

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  27. Laura TreveyOctober 10, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    oh so chic Carrie!!

    xo Laura

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  28. HiFashionOctober 10, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I love the fitting on corseted gowns/dresses. They can make anyone look so classy and elegant.

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  29. Denisa LOctober 10, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    love the second one

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  30. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 10, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    corests just seem to make any outfit that much more sophisticated!

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  31. Debbie ShiamayOctober 10, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    these are truly amazing. Love them.. very inspiring. I wish i could one day make beautiful dresses like these =)

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  32. Beth ConnollyOctober 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    The one from Chinese Vogue is to die for. Where pray tell does one get Chinese Vogue here darling?

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  33. MOctober 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    The one from Italian Amica is my favorite... now when would I wear it? I need to start getting invited to more red carpet soirees and galas, so I can dress in corseted gowns and other impractical fashions...!

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  34. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 10, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Love the 2nd image/dress from Amica!

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  35. Kelly-Ann MaddoxOctober 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I want to wear the green one with my battered olf All Stars :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Loving Viktor & Rolf this season!!!

    thestylestrutter.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  37. Fifi FlowersOctober 10, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    FAB gowns... I need one for lounging around the house while blogging... maybe even while painting... hmmmm... it could become a work of art too when a drop drip spill paint on it... oooh FUN!
    Bon week-end mon amie!
    Fifi

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  38. chic femmeOctober 10, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    These corseted gowns are gorgeous. I love this style. I love the dark blue one with the flowy bottom. It is fab. :)

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  39. LenoreNeverM♡reOctober 10, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    How many yardsssss of fabric that VictorRolf gown darling... so fab*
    Great weekend dear CC! xo*

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  40. MizzJOctober 10, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Sigh, this is such a beautiful post CC. My fave are of course the Dior and Versace! The Versace is a very interesting and modern interpretation of such a traditional silhouette, yet still wearable!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Every piece is gorgeous of course, but I wonder if one has to be tall in order to look "right" in a corseted gown?

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  42. Mom Fashion WorldOctober 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    what an awesome gowns, CC!
    wish i own one of them.

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  43. Terence SamboOctober 10, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    i like d Reem Acra dress :o]

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  44. janetOctober 10, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    thanks for checking out my video!

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  45. Dani @ Weddings FreshOctober 10, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    ah! i love them ALL! gorgeous post, lady!

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  46. Belle de VilleOctober 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    God knows I've got the jewelry to wear...if only I had the occasion to wear one of those lovely gowns!

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  47. Nubia MejiaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    I love the one from China vogue the second picture, its gorgeous!

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  48. MadsOctober 11, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Ohhh I love corseted gowns!! hides the bulges and nips the waist..=P Corset gowns make me feel so womanly..

    ps.. Can we exchange links? would really appreciate it..=)

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  49. Mademoiselle ♥♥October 11, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    These gowns are just so amazing.. I recently bought an evening gown in a dusty rose pink.. I adore the Italian Amica, October 2008 out of these pictures

    xx

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  50. C.October 11, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    These gowns are absolutely amazing! I love couture dresses on the runway. And corseted gowns definitely add a lot of sex appeal. Great post, Carrie.

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  51. Style JusticeOctober 11, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    gorgeous gorgeous gowns, i really couldnt even believe the amazingness from the viktor & rolf show!

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  52. Sanity FairOctober 11, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Love the look, but my absolute fav is the first - stunning! I'm a sucker for anything with that 50's poof.
    Thanks for stopping by Sanity Fair!! LOVE your blog.

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  53. MeghanOctober 11, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Lady! :0)
    I've always thought that corseted dresses work for all body types in a sexy yet classic style. :0) I love the variety of corset dresses and cannot pick a favorite.

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  54. FashionJazzOctober 12, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Luv all the diff pics, very inspiring!!

    J : ) xxx

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  55. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Just a beauty of curve!!

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  56. SchaedolitoOctober 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    love the dresses really nice!!

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  57. ModahaymasqueunaOctober 12, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Nice dresses!
    My favourite is champagne one. I love this colour.
    xxx

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  58. SwethaOctober 12, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    oh dear.. my mind is very crazy about these Gowns.. i like the all of them .. esp the last five :)

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  59. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    corseted gowns are amazing, its so hard to pick a favorite out of this collection!! but I have to say the tight fit white satin one is calling my name! would be gorgeous for a wedding dress!

    xoxo
    Miss Neira

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  60. Style ReduxOctober 12, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    These are all so amazing!! I fell head over heels with a Betsey Johnson corseted wedding gown last year. Saw it in person at Betsey's store in NY and nearly died. I'd love to get married in this style gown.

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  61. LisaOctober 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Such gorgeous eye candy in this post!

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