Strapless Black Dresses

The most flattering version of the LBD, in CC’s humble opinion!
Fall 2010 runway inspirations courtesy style.com except where noted.
Akris
Andrew Gn
Camilla Staerk, via nymag.com
Christian Dior
Collette Dinnigan
Dolce & Gabbana
Emanuel Ungaro
Emporio Armani
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, via nymag.com
Julien Macdonald
Marchesa
Max Azria
Moschino
Nicole Farhi
Nina Ricci
Pringle of Scotland
Stella McCartney
Vivienne Tam
Alice + Olivia layered strapless dress; this and next six at net-a-porter.com.
Notte by Marchesa ruffle silk-blend mini dress.
Valentino lacquered strapless dress.
Deal of the Day: Splendid draped bandeau dress, $130.
James Perse stretch-jersey tube dress.
Vanessa Bruno draped strapless dress.
Maison Martin Margiela structured bustier dress.
Jill Stuart Dyanna dress; this and next six at shopbop.com.
Elizabeth and James Lingerie dress.
Marc by Marc Jacobs organdy dress.
Madison Marcus Alter strapless dress.
Rachel Roy strapless tailored petal dress.
Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent strapless drape pocket dress.
Haute Hippie Rose bubble dress.
Which LBD would you choose, darling?
xoxox,
CC

Gorgeous Black Gowns

The LBD’s sophisticated older sister was positively radiant on the Fall 2010 runways, darlings!
Photos via style.com except where noted.
Aquascutum
Brian Reyes
Camilla Staerk, via nymag.com
Donna Karan
Dsquared2
Edition by Georges Chakra, via nymag.com
Elie Saab
Giambattista Valli
Giorgio Armani
Hermés

Jasmine Di Milo
Julien Macdonald
Kinder Aggugini
Koi Suwannagate
Naeem Khan
Nina Ricci
Prabal Gurung
Preen
Rachel Roy
Ralph Lauren
Roksanda Ilincic
Tadashi Shoji, via nymag.com
Talbot Runhoff
The Row
Tracy Reese

Issa butterfly-printed silk-jersey halter gown; this and next eight at net-a-porter.com.
Notte by Marchesa ruffle-sleeve silk-blend gown.
Halston Heritage silk-satin v-neck gown.
Maison Martin Margiela strappy-back silk gown.
Calvin Klein asymmetric satin-jersey gown.
Julien Macdonald stretch georgette swim gown.
Paul & Joe tuxedo sleeveless silk-blend gown.
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Opuntia corseted gown.
Roksanda Ilincic mesh-detailed silk-satin gown.
Rachel Pally Hostess gown, at shopbop.com.
Which gown do you find most glam, darling?
xoxox,
CC