Monday, September 19, 2011

Elegant As Simplicity And Warm As Ecstasy

I received this ladylike dress from Trashy Diva about a month ago, but I saved it for fashion week and the Oscar de la Renta show specifically. Unlike most designers, Oscar de la Renta shows his collection twice; making each runway very intimate and quite full of industry superstars and celebrities. There are only a few rows on either side of the runway and very little standing room, everyone in attendance is dressed exceptionally well and it's an intimidating crowd to rub elbows with. All this to say: I wanted to feel my most elegant and this dress seemed like the ticket. It's a difficult length for someone of my height, but I quite like the way it feels so I'm resisting hemming this one. I chose lots of flats (or low heels) for fashion week, because I was quite focused on taking pictures rather than being photographed and my schedule had me running from one end of New York to the other. This dress ended up being quite perfect in that aspect--I could kneel on the ground for the perfect snap quite easily without fear of flashing someone!

Outfit details:
Ferragamo flats
vintage Coach purse
*pictures by Erin

28 comments:

Teaka said...

What a dreamy dress! Such a beautiful silhouette.
Hopefully you get a lot of wear out of it. It's a dress worthy to be well worn!

Kitsune-kun said...

so beautiful! love that shade a lot too:)

Della said...

I was looking at that dress just the other day...so pretty! I like the length on you, it's far from dowdy.

SoapiUk said...

you look very pretty in this dress :) and I love the print! x

Katty Huertas said...

Such a nice dress, this is my favorite blog now, you have the exact style I adore, mixing Waldorf with Elinkan :) plus, I like you better with short hair

GIRL AND CLOSET said...

Beautiful choice!! The dress & the photos are absolutely stunning! You look like a beautiful Parisian girl -love it. And I SO swoon over your hair every time that I see it. Have a fantastic week. xo veronika

Doudinou♥ said...

Your dress is amazing ! So beautiful and unique :D

Bisou , Doudinou <3 (Riim)

Deborah said...

you look lovely. I especially love the shoes you're wearing here.

Mae Lu said...

That dress is an absolute dream, Rebecca!

I love the peach color, the print, and the cut of it. It's alluring and very 50s, 60s chic, just what I've come to expect of you.

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!

Emily @ Wardrobe Block said...

I love the shape and length of this dress - very whimsical.

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

Oh my that is one truly adorable dress. how lovely!

steffy said...

You look absolutely stunning and elegant.

danica said...

Such a pretty dress! Love it!

Dee said...

Wow, I'm in love with your dress. I love flowiness :)) Really cute.
xxx

For Elyse said...

Nice cream/pike color on the dress, and the fit is really nice on you. But im not sure what the pattern is supposed to be - Masks and Gloves?

Fashion Activism said...

Love the dress girl! Really like your tattoos too... are they birds?
xo

Fashion Inciter said...

Love the dress the way it is, totally agree, don't hem it. In love with your shoes. Adorable outfit. Nice post, amazing pictures as well!

Liza said...

Rebecca! You look beautiful.
The pattern of your dress is perfection.

x

Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

@For Elyse, yes black-gloved hands and bows and masks and some cream feathers too.

Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

@Fashion Activism, yes, abstract birds (specifically martlets), but my interpretation of birds :)

Lilaanaa said...

love your look

Laura said...

That's SUCH a gorgeous dress! You're so lucky you got to go to an Oscar de la Renta show, I'm jealous!
- Laura S

Catherine said...

Wow, you look impeccable. It fits you perfectly. Love the way your tattoo peaks out in the back.

akif said...

Your dress is amazing So beautiful and unique.Love it...

Rose-et-Violet said...

That is such a beautiful dress! And my god, so perfect with your hair color and complexion...

-Rose

Ashley said...

It is such a beautiful dress! Love the prints and how it falls on you!

Paula said...

Gorgeous!

Jamie Rose said...

That dress is just lovely. It's so pretty on you!

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