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Feb 27, 2012 @ 3:30 pm
WHY WE LOVE IT
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WHY WE LOVE IT
Take classic elements like ruffles, florals, lace and peplums and apply them to shapes that are lean, geometric and exaggerated. It’s a gutsy yet glorious idea. The result is femininity that replaces dainty with drama. And we’re smitten!

HOW TO WEAR IT
Whether it’s a dress, a jacket, or a top, you need only one statement piece or pattern for maximum impact. There’s no need for a necklace or intense makeup; accessories should be stark and nails pretty and pale. Add a little spring to your step with strappy sandals or pastel platforms.

Photos: (left to right) Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Louis Vuitton
MCV Photo, Imaxtree
Shourouk Necklace
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Shourouk Necklace
Swarvoski crystal, painted crystal and silver, $370; 212-673-6405.
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ASOS Dress
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ASOS Dress
Cotton and mesh, $173; asos.com.
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Banana Republic Skirt
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Banana Republic Skirt
Lace, $90; bananarepublic.com.
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Bebe Platforms
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Bebe Platforms
Leather and chiffon, $129; bebe.com.
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71 Stanton Shorts
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71 Stanton Shorts
Printed-sequin, $169; 314-367-8867.
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Lover Dress
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Lover Dress
Actetate-rayon with lace trim, $570; loverthelabel.com.
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Cynthia Rowley Jacket
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Cynthia Rowley Jacket
Silk twill, $425; cynthiarowley.com.
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J.Crew Top and Capris
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J.Crew Top and Capris
Cotton, top ($350) and capris ($298); jcrew.com.
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1 of 9 MCV Photo, Imaxtree

WHY WE LOVE IT

Take classic elements like ruffles, florals, lace and peplums and apply them to shapes that are lean, geometric and exaggerated. It’s a gutsy yet glorious idea. The result is femininity that replaces dainty with drama. And we’re smitten!

HOW TO WEAR IT
Whether it’s a dress, a jacket, or a top, you need only one statement piece or pattern for maximum impact. There’s no need for a necklace or intense makeup; accessories should be stark and nails pretty and pale. Add a little spring to your step with strappy sandals or pastel platforms.

Photos: (left to right) Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Louis Vuitton
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2 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

Shourouk Necklace

Swarvoski crystal, painted crystal and silver, $370; 212-673-6405.
3 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

ASOS Dress

Cotton and mesh, $173; asos.com.
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4 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

Banana Republic Skirt

Lace, $90; bananarepublic.com.
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5 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

Bebe Platforms

Leather and chiffon, $129; bebe.com.
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6 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

71 Stanton Shorts

Printed-sequin, $169; 314-367-8867.
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7 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

Lover Dress

Actetate-rayon with lace trim, $570; loverthelabel.com.
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8 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

Cynthia Rowley Jacket

Silk twill, $425; cynthiarowley.com.
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9 of 9 Time Inc Digital Studio

J.Crew Top and Capris

Cotton, top ($350) and capris ($298); jcrew.com.

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