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

Very Little Black Dress

The smaller, the sexier, darlings!
Runway images courtesy style.com except where noted.
Alexandre Herchcovitch (at right)
Antonio Berardi
Balmain
Bruno Pieters
Chanel
CNC Costume National, via nymag.com
Collette Dinnigan
Dolce & Gabbana
Dsquared2
Elie Saab
Elise Overland
Emanuel Ungaro, via nymag.com
Erin Fetherston
Fendi
Giambattista Valli
Gucci

Iceberg
Isabel Marant
Jasmine Di Milo
Jenni Kayne
John Richmond, via nymag.com
Julien Macdonald
L’Wren Scott
Martin Grant
Phi
Rebecca Taylor
Roland Mouret
Rue du Mail, via nymag.com
Temperley London
Threeasfour
Tommy Hilfiger
Vena Cava
Versus, via nymag.com

Baby Rib pocket frock, at americanapparel.net.
Juicy Couture strapless zip back dress; this and next six at shopbop.com.
Helmut Lang Bondage long sleeve dress.
Young Fabulous & Broke one shoulder dress with pearl chains.
Jenni Kayne lamé mini dress.
Erin Fetherston cap sleeve shift.
Kova & T Anjelica Dress.
Jamison convertible zipper dress. Just zip off the sleeves ~ so cool!
Camilla and Marc Peony lace insert dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Alice + Olivia multi-panel strapless dress.
Balmain Pailette mini dress.
Hervé Léger Vivien cutout bandage dress.
Hike up those hemlines, darlings!
xoxox,
CC