Demobaza

Lace Up Hooded Jersey Dress

Jason Wu Lace-Detail Shirt

When I saw this online, I adored it; in person, not so much. The fitted look the model portrays is nothing like the reality. The blouse is boxy and hardly figure-flattering. A good deal of tailoring might redeem it.

Here are the details from the Neiman-Marcus site:
- Black poplin with tonal sheer deconstructed lace panels and short sleeves
- Double-layer point collar; lace-taped button front
- Pintucked detail on back
- Slim fit (??? - perhaps the blouse I tried on was an anomaly?)
- cotton / polyamide / spandex made in USA


 ... does anyone else find the model a little scary?

Lanvin Draped Half-Belt Dress

Lanvin Draped Half-Belt Dress at Neiman-Marcus

From the site:
- silk crepe
- Grecian-inspired draped front gathers at right shoulder, ties in bow high
- asymmetric neckline
- relaxed draping forms slight cocoon silhouette
- ruched half belt cinches front waist

Favorite Things: Michael Kors iPhone Wristlet

Available at Nordstrom, this Michael Kors iPhone Wristlet is the perfect go to when you aren't interested in carrying a purse. The only thing missing is a space for lipstick. Tuck your iPhone, a credit card and your ID into the pockets, loop the strap around your wrist and go. I frequently clip my keys to it and have everything I need in one handy spot. I also use this in place of my regular wallet when I carry my purse; it's smaller and lighter yet easy to find in my bag. Available in a few colors.

Marchesa Couture Floaty Caftan Dress

Available at Neiman-Marcus

White charmeuse with tonal chiffon cape overlay.
Multicolor beads and rhinestones adorn deep V neckline.
Long, floaty cape sleeves.
Fluted hem of cape overlay dips at front and back.
Hem hits mid-thigh.
Hidden back zip.
Silk; fully lined.
Made in USA of imported materials.

Diane von Furstenberg Reona Fitted Dress

Available at Neiman-Marcus

Chalk stretch jersey.
Round neckline.
Sleeveless; bra-friendly shoulder coverage.
Vertical seam detail down front and back bodice.
Fitted silhouette.
Functional zip detail on hem.
Hidden back zip.
Viscose/polyamide/spandex.
Imported.

Trina Turk Rapture One-Shoulder Dress

Available from Neiman-Marcus

I just can't get enough of asymmetrical looks these days.

from the site:
Platinum shimmery jersey.
One-shoulder neckline.
Long butterfly left sleeve.
Wrapped at waist.
Hem hits above knee.
Nylon/ polyester/ metallic Lurex/ spandex.
Made in USA.

Marchesa Couture Bubble-Skirt Gown

From Neiman-Marcus:

Love-Hate relationship with this dress. It's beautifully constructed and the movement is spectacular but the bodice is reminiscent of 80s Madonna / Thierry Mugler.

From site:
Pink silk gazar
Pleated, peaked sweetheart neckline floats slightly away from bust
Formfitting bodice; natural waist dips slightly at each hip
Full, pleated A-line skirt
Front bubble hem hits above knee; back extends to mid-calf
Hidden back zip
Silk.
Made in USA of imported materials.


Thierry Mugler design:

Pamella Roland One-Shoulder Draped Dress

From Neiman-Marcus

Description from the site:
Caribbean blue with bronze colorblock hem.
Asymmetric neckline; bejeweled left shoulder strap gathers wrap silhouette.
Draped front cascades down left side.
Relaxed silhouette.
Hem hits above knee.
Silk.
Made in USA of imported materials.

Pamella Roland Asymmetric Mermaid Gown

From Neiman-Marcus

Description from site:
The intricate knotted detail at the bust falls to a silhouette that first close to your figure, then flares dramatically to a curve-lauding mermaid skirt.
Citrus (green) stretch charmeuse
Asymmetric neckline; left shoulder strap and right cap sleeve shape twisted front
Bias seams contour fitted silhouette through mid-thigh
Mermaid skirt with thigh-high vent flares to A-line.
Floor-sweeping mini train back.
Silk/spandex.
Made in USA of Italian materials.

Robert Rodriguez Anabelle Sleeveless Gathered Gown

Available at Bergdorf Goodman

From site:
Grape jersey
Boat neckline; open back.
Sleeveless; thin shoulder straps
Gathered waist accents figure
Column skirt skims body from waist to floor
Rayon; polyester lining
Imported

Robert Rodriguez Applique Silk Top

From Neiman-Marcus

This bright green top is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The applique adds pizzazz and the long ribbons add drama.

Description from site:
Emerald satin.
One-shoulder neckline; floral applique at right shoulder; strips fall from shoulder past hem.
Relaxed fit.
Silk.
Imported.

Etro Paisley-Print Tunic & Roberto Cavalli Rose Print Caftan

From Neiman-Marcus

I don't care for the entire outfit but the tunic itself would make a fabulous swimsuit cover-up. It's sheer, silk (not synthetic so it breathes), and belted to give it shape. It's also long enough to provide decent coverage.

Description from the site:
Turquoise/multicolor chiffon embellished with paisley and floral print.
Boat neckline.
Right cap sleeve; left kimono sleeve.
Self tie belt cinches waist.
Hem hits mid-thigh.
Silk.
Imported from Italy.

From Nordstrom

Roberto Cavalli's caftan would make a beautiful swimsuit cover-up, as well, if it were longer and I like the uniformity and drama of the sleeves.

Description from site:
A darkly romantic floral print fades to black at the edges of a floaty chiffon caftan with a tie at the waist.
Approx length from shoulder: 25"
Silk.
Made in Italy.

Tibi Applique-Skirt Party Dress

The top on this dress by Tibi leaves something to be desired (or perhaps it's the overly thin model?) but I love the skirt. The applique adds texture and dynamism to an otherwise plain skirt.

Available at Neiman-Marcus.

Close-up of skirt

Description from site:
Cloud cream (white) satin bodice with tonal chiffon skirt.
Scoop neckline; square back.
Sleeveless.
Natural waist.
Geometric appliques with black piping allover full A-line skirt.
Hidden side zip.

Etro Ombre-Print Dress

From Neiman-Marcus

From site:
Turquoise/multi-color painterly paisley-print crepe.
Cowl neckline; sleeveless.
Ruched waist.
Slim silhouette.
Skirt falls straight.
Hem hits at knee.
Viscose/acetate/spandex.
Made in Italy.

Gold

I love this dress by Stella McCartney

Bergdorf Goodman

Sequined Sheath Dress

Gold sequined ivory charmeuse

Solid charmeuse trims high, round neckline and sleeveless shoulders

Formfitting bodice; natural waist falls to pencil skirt

Hem hits just past knee; vented back up to thighs. 

Hidden back zip.

Silk.

This top by Royal Underground would be great but for the back (available at Neiman-Marcus). If the back fabric mirrored the front, it would be much more attractive.

Discotheque Sequined Top

Gold sequined jersey with lace trim and solid black back.

Scoop neckline.

Sleeveless; thin shoulder straps; slight racerback.

Slim fit.

Hem hits at top of the thigh.

Pullover style.

Polyester; rayon/spandex back.

from Lanvin Resort 2011

Caroline Herrera

While I'm not a fan of the print used for this dress (I'd prefer a solid), I do love the style of the dress itself.

Available at Neiman-Marcus.

Description from the Neiman-Marcus site:

Carolina Herrera Ruffled One-Shoulder Dress Instinctive elegance—chiaroscuro fil coupe Carolina Herrera dress frames your face with a sculptural ruffle. Pewter blue/onyx fil coupe botanical design. Sculptural ruffle frames one-shoulder neckline. Seamed at natural waist. Darts shape pencil skirt. Silk; self lining. Made in USA.

Tiffany & Co Morgan

From Tiffany:

Stunning. I only wish it came in leather vs satin.

Alexander McQueen Button-Detail Knit Dress

From Neiman-Marcus:

Close-up of neck & sleeve detail, which make the dress:

From the Neiman site: Rule, Britannia! Regimental uniforms, especially the British Order of the Garter, inspired Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2011 collection. Rendered in golden-studded navy, the exuberantly precise result is sure to delight both new and veteran fans of this British power house.
Navy knit with golden hammered buttons across yoke and down split sleeves.
Crew neckline.
Pencil skirt falls to mid-calf.
Wool.
Made in Italy.