Little Black Dress

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!

Charlize Theron wearing a black Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2008 Cutout LBD

Our Rating: ★★★★½

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 in black (Narciso Rodriguez knockoff)

Eight Sixty “Body Con” Cutout Knit Dressls
($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 Little Black Dress as worn by Kristin Cavallari (Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2008 knockoff)

Walter “Kristin” Little Black Dresscj
($98, eDressMe)

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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 crystal embellished mini mesh dress black

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 (Balmain Spring 2009 knockoff)

Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dresscj
($550, Shopbop)

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