by Irina on June 25, 2010
UPDATE: This post has been updated on June 25, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.
Alexander Wang presented his Pre-Fall 2010 collection a few days ago and I must honestly say that I’m not impressed. Ever since his glorious Spring and Pre-Fall 2009 collections he just couldn’t live up to my expectations. Maybe Fall 2010 will reignite my love for his designs. Until then I’ll have to keep on drooling over his past creations, one of which is this beautifully draped asymmetrical jersey dress from his Pre-Fall 2009 collection. It is sexy yet elegant.
Alexander Wang One Shoulder Goddess Dress
($595, SOLD OUT)
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LuLu*s Pandrosia Dress
UPDATE (06/25/2010): Here’s a second Alexander Wang Goddess dress look-a-like by LuLu*s. Use our exclusive coupon code “INTHEIRCLOSET” to receive 15% OFF your entire order.
LuLu*s Pandrosia Dress
($34, LuLu*s)
Riller & Fount Keel One Shoulder Dress
UPDATE (06/14/2010): Riller & Fount‘s “Keel” one shoulder mini looks a lot like Alexander Wang’s Goddess dress, doesn’t it?
Riller & Fount Keel One Shoulder Dress
($137, Shopbop)
P.S.: Also available in black or gunmetal at REVOLVEClothing
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Charlotte Russe One Shoulder Cinched Short Dress
UPDATE (04/15/2010): I just came across this super amazing & super similar looking LBD by Charlotte Russe. It’s under $30 and available in either black or pastel grey. If you like it, be fast! I don’t expect this dress to last long on the website.
Charlotte Russe One Shoulder Cinched Short Dress
($28, Charlotte Russe)
ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress
UPDATE (04/15/2010): ASOS has a dress which is quite reminiscent of the Alexander Wang LBD. It’s more body-con and drapes to the other side, but overall is still a good match I think. Available in 7 different colors.
ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress
($64.25, ASOS)
LuLu*s Good Gossip Dress
HOT DEAL: Use our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET for 15% OFF!
If you want a similar style without having to blow a month’s budget, this draped one shoulder LBD by LuLu*s is a great alternative if you want Alexander Wang 4 less. Don’t forget to use our coupon code!
LuLu*s Good Gossip Dress
($56, LuLu*s)
by Irina on February 23, 2010
UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 23, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.
Charlize Theron is one of my red carpet icons and she never fails to impress – on and off the red carpet. Last year Charlize made an appearance on David Letterman looking sultry in a black body-con dress by Narciso Rodriguez. The dress may have looked simple from the front, but Charlize’s backview revealed stunning criss-cross details. Love this look!
Our Rating: 
| Who? |
Charlize Theron |
| Where? |
Late Show with David Letterman, New York |
| When? |
June 24, 2008 |
| What? |
Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2008 bondage dress |
Eight Sixty “Body Con” Cutout Knit Dress
UPDATE (02/23/2010): Here’s another great Narciso Rodriguez alternative by Eight Sixty.
Eight Sixty “Body Con” Cutout Knit Dress
($78, NORDSTROM)
Walter “Kristin” Little Black Dress
This Narciso Rodriguez LBD look-a-like by Walter will give you an almost identical silhouette and the same bondage effect though this dress is shorter than the original. Kristin Cavallari has been spotted wearing this dress to a fashion show a few days ago, so it can’t be too bad, right? Plus, it costs under $100 which is a steal considering you’d have to pay aproxx. $2k for the original.
Walter “Kristin” Little Black Dress
($98, eDressMe)
by Celine on February 16, 2010
I think we can all agree, whether you like her or not, that Angelina Jolie is one of the sexiest women on the planet. Because she wears a lot of streamlined silhouettes and a lot of black, however, she manages to almost always look both current and classic. Now that she’s a mom she seems to gravitate towards longer, more covered dresses but not so for her hubby Brad’s premiere of Inglourious Basterds. This Michael Kors dress has a classic cut but the leather gives it the perfect “Angelina” edge. It also has pockets, which automatically wins it points in my book. Fortunately the look is simple enough that it can be easily duped.
Our Rating: 
| Who? |
Angelina Jolie |
| Where? |
“Inglourious Basterds” LA Premiere, California |
| When? |
August 10, 2009 |
| What? |
Michael Kors Fall 2009 strapless leather dress, Dior sandals |
Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress
This Mango dress is missing some of the sweet details of the original but the basic look is there. The strapless neckline and of course the (faux) leather make this dress sexy but the suggestiveness is offset by the knee-length hemline, just like in the Michael Kors original. There’s no seam-definition at the waist but the material clearly hugs your curves in all the right places. For well under $100, this dress deserves a go.
Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress
($69.23, ASOS)
Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress
Now this version by Sele is probably least like the original, but it’s also my favorite. The matte faux leather might lack the “specialness” that the original has but the hint of a sweetheart neckline adds interest to the top half of the dress. I’m also a fan of the subtle darts, vertical seams and defined waist. All in all this is a well-tailored, pretty dress, and at less than $100 (again?! Man, we’re good) why not give it a whirl?
Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress
($89, Dillard’s)
by Vahni on February 5, 2010
Diane Kruger always looks amazing. She is one of my very favorite celebs-with-style, because she takes risks, but never takes a look to far. She knows how to push the sartorial envelope and still look sensational instead of like the clothes are wearing her. And the photo below is a fine example. Her LBD is no simple shift, but see how her spiked Louboutins cut the sweetness of that sweetheart neckline and ruffles? That is fashion brilliance.
Our Rating:
| Who? |
Diane Kruger |
| Where? |
Inglourious Basterds UK premiere, London |
| When? |
July 23, 2009 |
| What? |
Balmain Fall 2009 suede peplum dress, Christian Louboutin Very Privé Peep-Toe Pumps |
Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress
You can recreate Diane’s look with the Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress—for less than $100, mind you. The Lipsy dress has all the details of the Balmain frock…sweetheart neckline, ruffles, chain belt…and at that price, why not give it a go?
Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress
($59.49, ASOS)
Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps
OK, we all die for those spiky Lous. They are almost unrivaled in their creativity and wow-factor. But since a pair of Louboutins is about the cost of a mortgage payment, maybe consider these Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps instead. There are no spikes, but the hardware ensures this pair has the same maybe-I’m-a-good-girl-maybe-I’m-not feeling.
Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps
($81.55, Endless)
by Irina on January 20, 2010
by Irina on January 12, 2010
I know Balmain is supposed to be a super exclusive, high-end, ultra-luxe fashion label and even though I am used to see outraging prices for the most basic clothing I’m still apalled whenever I see the price tag of anything Balmain. I mean, come on, $13.000 for a sequin mini dress? Are you serious? As much as I adore Balmain and all of Christophe’s wonderful work for the French fashion house, there’s no way I would EVER buy it even if I had a few thousands to spare.
Balmain Paillette Mini Dress
($13.395, SOLD OUT)
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Lipsy Jewel Shoulder Pad Sequin Dress
Luckily, you don’t need to sell your soul in order to achieve the same glam sexy vixen look à la Balmain. Lipsy has come up with a great and 100x more affordable alternative. I wish they wouldn’t have dampened all the outstanding features that made this sequin LBD stand out (e.g. shoulder pads, plunge neck and length of the dress), but all in all it’s still a super sexy dress which goes to show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look like a million dollars.
Lipsy Jewel Shoulder Pad Sequin Dress
($118.98, ASOS)
P.S.: Also available for UK fans at Lipsy
for £40 (on sale).
by Irina on December 22, 2009
When I saw Stephanie Pratt dazzling in her black sequined LBD at the Ninja Assassin premiere back in November I remember thinking that her dress would make a great New Year’s Eve dress. I was quite surprised to find out this dress was by Topshop and hence reasonably priced.
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Oasis All Over Sequin Dress
Of course the Topshop dress sold out before I could even think of purchasing it. But imagine my delight when I stumbled upon an almost identical version for almost the same budget price. Oasis‘ version looks just as great and the only difference is that it doesn’t have the exposed zipper in the back which I kind of prefer actually.
Oasis All Over Sequin Dress
($152.97, ASOS)
P.S.: Also available at Oasis
for £80.
by Irina on December 16, 2009
Last month Rihanna showed up to the NOKIA X6 Launch Party in London wearing a sexy caged LBD by Funktional. RiRi paired her black number with black fishnet tights, matching biker boots and a chunky silver chain bracelet. If you want to copy Rihanna’s look, you can keep your check book in your purse as her dress is quite a steal for a celebrity fashion item.
Our Rating:
| Who? |
Rihanna |
| Where? |
NOKIA X6 Launch, London |
| When? |
November 16, 2009 |
| What? |
Funktional Cage Dress |
Funktional Cage Dress
HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “AFFILIATE” to receive 10% OFF your entire order!
Funktional Cage Dress
($85, StyleQ)
by Irina on November 7, 2009
by Irina on October 16, 2009
Today we have yet another Balmain find. I know you’re probably totally bored by all the Balmain knockoffs, but I just had to post this dress as I’m absolutely mesmerized by it. The crystal embellishments and the woven mesh effect of the dress are just to-die-for. I already picture myself wearing this LBD with a cropped leather jacket to toughen up the cuteness of the dress.
Balmain Spring 2009 Strapless Embellished Dress
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
Alice + Olivia isn’t exactly a budget-friendly brand, but if you consider that the original Balmain dress would set you back about 8k-10k, spending $550 on a close high quality knockoff seems like a pretty good move, don’t you agree? This dress is not an exact rip-off because it misses the bottom embellishment on the skirt, but overall it’s still a great option if you are looking for a cheaper Balmain alternative.
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
($550, Shopbop)
