Friday, November 4, 2011

Oscar-Worthy Frocks: The Vote!


Last night I FINALLY had high speed internet + a few solid hours to sort through your Oscar-worthy dress submissions.

I very quickly developed a pretty strict set of rules:

1. FULL-LENGTH

2. NO CHEAP SPARKLES

3. NO CHEAP ANYTHING

As Fine Persecution pointed out, our girl is a journalist, not a celebrity. She needs to look fabulous without looking like she's trying to compete.

My three faves were... The Aidan Mattox Belted Linear Dress ($395, pictured above).

Theysken's Theory Long Side-Slit Dress (Originally $690, Now $241)

Yigal Azrouël Green Satin Charm Gown (Retail $1695, Rental $250)

UPDATE: Here's the elusive Max & Cleo.

Photo courtesy of Bloomie's ($218), Avail in more sizes at Dillard's ($198)


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*HEY DILLARD'S, GET A CLUE WITH THAT SHITTY PHOTOGRAPHY, WOULD YOU?
Posted by esb at 8:10 AM
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29 comments:

  1. KatieNovember 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Yigal Azrouel Green Satin Charm Gown!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    the reader said she was busty and going without a bra wasn't an option, she'd also be running around - while I LOVE the Aidan Mattox dress - it doesn't fit her criteria at all

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  3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    how can you say no to tulle?!

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  4. laurenNovember 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    the green nearly took it - i love me a green dress - but that TT dress is for a sexy, lethal ninja-journalist and must be worn.

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  5. east side brideNovember 4, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    @lauren also: I WANT IT

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  6. VolareNovember 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    They're all super hot, but I voted green Azrouel. Its stunning, classy, and at the Oscars, she'll be gorgeous without being over the top. Go green!! It is the Oscars after all :)

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  7. Hillary SchusterNovember 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Kyli's purple one was way better than all of them (but I voted for the green one). I think the writer looked like me (pale redhead only bustier) and I would prefer wearing green over black - I'd feel way more special.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I found the purple dress here admittedly less well photographed but also less than Bloomies...

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  9. kathleen // scout + lillyNovember 4, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    gaaaah that purple dress was KILLER. but i must admit, I'm a fan of the green. big-time.

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  10. caraNovember 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    #3! Or the purple dress -- that really is the bestest.

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  11. caraNovember 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Doh -- just saw in the comments that the journalist is busty -- as a busty gal myself, there's no way #3 is gonna work, with the (awesome) sheer side panels down the back of the dress. Unless maybe a nude or black cami can hide some bra action? Or a black strapless longline type?

    Kyli's option is at Dillard's online in several sizes!!

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  12. AmandaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Wow its amazing how different that purple dress looks in the Dillard's photos vs the Bloomingale's photos. Its pretty terrible looking in the Dillards pictures. Either way, I love #2, wish it was a little less casual looking but its still better than the rest.

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  13. MollyNovember 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    LOVE the Theory dress. It would make an excellent wedding dress if it came in a brighter or softer color.

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  14. LaurenNovember 4, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    the purple! (can we put it back in the running?) I think it's just styled terribly and too short in the dillard's picture.

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  15. MelissaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Kyli's purpled draped situation at Dillards.

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  16. jennwhisperNovember 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    GREEN DRESS=so hot... dying at my desk... want

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  17. Emily GreeneNovember 4, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I love the Theysken's Theory dress also, but it has a very low back, and I wonder if that would be a problem for the bra issue. Actually they all seem to have issues in that department, except for the purple. I voted for the purple, plus the color is lovely.

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  18. Hillary SchusterNovember 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I re-voted for the purple one.

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  19. RachelNovember 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I want the tulle, therefore I chose that. I suppose all the others might be more practical? But why be practical when you get to wear an evening gown legitimately?

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  20. ActsofBeautyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I want an update to find out what she ACTUALLY ends up wearing! With pictures!
    I voted green.

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  21. 17 beats.November 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    that green dress is really something special.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I lovelovelove the green dress but voted for the purple one because it's great as well and she gets to *keep* it

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  23. Emily GreeneNovember 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I do realize that bra purchase is necessary, I just don't understand how one would work with those dresses...I am not gifted in that department, however, so I don't know what is out there...

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  24. Ms DictatorNovember 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I have a 38D chest and I just wear a pretty lace bra if the setting allows me to pull it off, or use a corset that has a low back. Only low-cut in the front is ever an issue for me (but that's because I never feel comfortable too revealing).

    Victoria's Secret has this great low back bra (lol if you must!). It offers great support and is rather useful in all kinds of wardrobes.

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  25. Fine PersecutionNovember 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I voted for the TT for the same reason I suggested it. The back is on the low side, but I'm pretty sure that a low back bra would work.

    I also think it is the most re-wearable and looks killer but also comfy. And you could totally change its look with different accessories.

    I do love the Yigal, but I admit that it might require a consultation with some kind of professional stylist who's a foundation garment/fashion tape ninja.

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  26. Ms DictatorNovember 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    damn iphone, here's the link. I hope >.>

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  27. melissaNovember 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Being a broke ass myself I understand the desire to want an amazing dress and having to go with the more affordable dress. So even though the green dress would look hot as hell it would definitely require a good bra investment on top of the dress rental. Purple dress gets my vote.

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  28. BrigittaRNovember 4, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    2 out of 4 don't meet the bra criteria #fail

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  29. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    wootsauce. for voting.

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