Cupcakes and Cashmere

Back to Black

September 2nd, 2009

Since I share a relatively small closet with my boyfriend, excuses are often made for why I “need” certain things. I can get pretty creative when it comes to these reasons, but in regards to black dresses, no explanation is necessary. They’re such a wardrobe essential and I’m crazy for all of the structural elements from this season (especially when paired with embellished tights like the ones here). These are a few of my favorite LBDs that are anything but boring.

1. Topshop, $80
2. Elizabeth & James, $495
3. ABS, $196
4. See by Chloe, $555
5. Forever 21, $22.80
6. Alice + Olive, $365

Will you be embracing this trend? If so, which is your favorite?

Colleen
The Elizabeth and James and the See by Chloe are my favorites, but sadly I have no budget for them. I understand sharing the closet with a bf…we moved in together 3 months ago and he is still in shock over how much room I need
http://www.joaneyfresh.blogspot.com Joan
The topshop dress is the best, hands down.
http://www.wheredidugetthat.com Karen
I have stared at the Topshop and Forever 21 dresses for longer than I care to admit. The F21 was out of my size when I first saw it a few days ago.
Did you get any of these listed?
Karen x
http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (Heart of Light)
Ouch. I love number 4, which also happens to be the one most out of my price range!
http://thepinkyfiles.blogspot.com/ The Pinky Files
UGH, I have been on a never-ending quest to find a perfect LBD, and nothing works. I guess I am too damn picky. I am liking #5 though, I should try it next time I am at F21.
http://www.decadentluxe.com Wendy
I want 4 & 5!
http://thebeautyfile.blogspot.com thebeautyfile
I am the biggest fan of the LBD…in fact, I hardly have any more BDs that aren’t B. I am crazy about #1. I think with a great pair of heels I could feel ridiculously sexy in that!
Meegan
Of course my favorite is #4 because of course, it is the most expensive of the lot. Champagne taste, Prosecco budget.
http://www.hausofhybrid.blogspot.com erin
i LOVE the TopShop one! (and practically EVERYTHING TopShop) I’d be concerned that the shoulders would make me look a little Kim Kardashian-esque in her latest (goth) photoshoot.
Can’t go wrong with Elizabeth and James though. Or F21.
http://www.theconsummatehostess.blogspot.com The Consummate Hostess
Oh I really must have that fabulous Elizabeth & James number!
http://playlosangeles.blogspot.com/ Sweetshelle
Of course the one I love (#2) is one of the most expensive ones! And I really need a black dress for work at the Emmy red carpet. But my work only gives us a dress allowance of $75
http://underfundedheiress.blogspot.com/ Heather
#1 and #5! I guess I have cheap taste since I choose the 2 least expensive ones! haha
http://underfundedheiress.blogspot.com/
http://keepcalmandcarryonblog.com Keep Calm & Carry On
Ooh, I love the Elizabeth and James one (typical), and #5 is sex in a dress. Sadly, padded shoulders fall under “things that make me look stupid,” but I’m sure the trend will look great on you
Btw, I just did a post on LBD’s last week! Check it out here:http://keepcalmandcarryonblog.com/2009/08/black-magic/
xo
KC&CO
http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe
#1 and #6 are my favorites! i don’t think i could pull off either dress in any other color than black.
http://engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com brandi
i have number 5!! and i love it!! check out my blog to see pics.
engagedtobengaged.blogspot.com
http://www.melissabxoxo.blogspot.com Melissa
I wore mostly pink today, which is probably the exact opposite of this trend. But I love #5!
http://www.iheartkiwi.blogspot.com breezy
that chloe dress needs to come live in my closet. hurry up fall!
http://tiersofjoyblog.blogspot.com Tiers of Joy
The See by Chloe dress you’ve featured is positively stunning! I can just imagine it paired with funky tights and rugged boots … Adorable!
http://www.rj-ko.blogspot.com RJ
#1 by Topshop! It’s so chic and definitely Balmain inspired with the shoulders. For those who can’t afford Balmain, like me!, the Topshop one will definitely suffice
http://spoonandballoons.blogspot.com Leta
Love all of these picks. You have AMAZING taste. Check out Spoons and Balloons!
http://frecklesandfringe.blogspot.com/ freckles and fringe
I actually love them allllll!
http://kec-contentedme.blogspot.com Kristin @ Contented Me
LOVE #3!!
http://cordovadesign.blogspot.com/ Dana W Cordova
Absolutely! #1 & 6 are my favorites, thanks!
http://www.wreckedstellar.wordpress.com Wrecked Stellar
i have the first dress and i can’t wait til LA cools down to wear it! i also like the fourth one!
http://styleredux.blogspot.com/ Kate
I saw the Alice & Olivia cutout dress at Neiman’s the other sweet and fell hard. I need that in my closet asap!
http://jamieofalltrades.typepad.com jamieofalltrades
Great round up. 2,3,5 are my faves.
http://www.LittleRedBook-thatshaute.blogspot.com Little Red Book
Great LBD choices!
http://www.top5photos.wordpress.com Helena
#5 is my favourite, by far, and I’m glad to see it’s also the cheapest!
http://missneira.com Neira
number 5 is gorgeous! lbd’s will always be the best thing a woman can wear
http://fashionlayne.blogspot.com Layne
love the topshop one!
http://hildemollerknag.blogspot.com Becca
loving numbers 2 and 5. SOme great choices!
http://2sistersblog.com Anna
I love this post. LBD’s are sooo essential. We did a post about some really gorgeous vintage LBDs. Check it out:
http://2sistersblog.com/2009/08/31/a-vintage-lbds/
Jessica
I own number 5 and was so pleased not only with the price but with the fit. It is so comfortable, yet it looks like it was tailored specifically for your body!