I love receiving emails from Neiman Marcus and, if you also subscribe, this dress is probably familiar (it arrived at 5:30am this morning!).
I took a closer look at the Carmen Marc Valvo collection and fell in love. All the pieces in this collection are breathtaking, especially the dresses.
The three things I love most about this One-Shoulder Print Dress: the flattering ruching; the waist defining belt; and the gorgeous one-shoulder strap. What I don’t like is the $595 price tag.
ASOS Ruched Paneled One Shoulder Dress, $76
Online fashion store, ASOS, offers a similar styled one-shoulder dress in 4 colours, including the option of a short or long version (great for ladies with long legs!).
This dress reeks fabulous with similar styling to the Carmen Marc Valvo dress but at much lower price point. For $76, this is a dress I am willing to buy, wear a couple of times and feel I truly got my money’s worth.
In addition, if you really like the belted waist on the Carmen Marc Valvo version, pick up a skinny belt and throw it on just below your bust line. Don’t be scared to accessorize and define your waist!
ASOS Stardust Floral Print One Shoulder Silk Dress, $37
My Inner 80′s child also really like this ASOS dress. I am not sure it’s my personal style, but for $37, the ASOS Stardust Floral Print One Shoulder Silk dress is well worth a mention.
What makes this style similar to the Carmen Marc Valvo dress is the unique pattern, silk fabric and defined waist (skinny belt not required). 1986 called and they love this dress!
