I was perusing thru social media and came across a gorgeous dress that immediately made me stop...see for yourself
Karl Lagerfeld Paris - Vogue 125 Rose Collection http://bit.ly/2r6GHGR
Isn't it gorgeous? Let me tell you why I L O V E this dress. First, the color. Second, the silhouette. I love the midi length of this dress. Next, I love the cut and the simple details. The neckline, the bell sleeves, the ruffles - this is everything to me! I also adore the flowy feeling this dress has. It's one of those pieces that looks effortless to wear. Do you know what I mean? Like, no matter how you feel that day, once you put this dress on, you will feel better. So I love it! It's available at Lord and Taylor, there is a sale right now, they have my size. Did I order it? No. Why? Several reasons of which 2 I will mention. The price is obviously a concern and the other is I really don't have an occasion to wear a $200 dress right now. If I had a special event that called for a dress such as this beauty we would be having a completely different conversation but I really don't right now. I might however, find somewhere to where a dress inspired by this one if I could find it for, let's say, less of an investment :).
I happened to be at Nordstrom Rack yesterday on another project and came across 2 beauties that really spoke to me as my inspiration from the Lagerfeld dress...and...they were both ridiculously on sale. I am including a couple of pics :)
Top Shop Brit Ruffle http://bit.ly/2rMCMkB
in the fitting room ....real life
Top Shop He Loves Me http://bit.ly/2rWm04G
in the fitting room .... real life
These dresses were both from Top Shop and both priced below $60 ! I saw in both the same color story, a similar silhouette, the pink family definitely coming thru, similar length and sleeve. I tried both on (obviously :) ). I did not purchase either...yet. As much as I loved them once I tried them on the neckline wasn't working. For me, and my height (or lack thereof) I feel like a v-neck as in the original, would be better. I also wasn't completely happy with the uneven hemline for the same reason.
Having stated all of that, I still believe I will find one that I love that I am inspired to purchase based on the Lagerfeld dress. I love being inspired in this way. I don't find this to be a "dupe" a term often used when someone finds usually a cheaper version of something they love but couldn't afford. I wasn't trying to copy the Lagerfeld dress - I don't believe you can do that. The Lagerfeld dress is a gorgeous dress that can't be copied. I instead love to be inspired by it and find one that matches my style. I talk about this often after watching a red carpet event as well. I know I won't be wearing any of the gowns I fall in love in with but I do know the key elements of the gowns I love will inspire me to find something to wear from what I saw.
I have a fashion challenge for you... page thru some magazines, some social media feeds, etc. find a piece that inspires you then ...go find the perfect inspiration piece from your search. Let me know what you decide upon. Need help? Need inspiration? Let me know in the comments below. Find the perfect piece? Let me know that in the comments below as well.
Be inspired!