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Find the Best Evening Dress for Your Body Type
Cool-girl celebs like Zendaya and Cara Delevingne are proof that fashion has no rules. While we love that their boundary-pushing looks keep us guessing, sometimes it helps to have some guidance, style-wise. One of our biggest tips? Dressing to accentuate your body type! And all the better if you’re heading to a fancy holiday party or wedding in the near future, because we have evening dress inspiration for a variety of shapes and sizes! Not a clue as to what your specific shape is? Read on to find the best dress for you, then be sure to ‘gram it using #CLVGIRL so we can keep track of every chic moment.
If you're pear shaped, try...
Pear shaped ladies have narrow shoulders and wider hips (just like the outline of your fave green fruit!) Accentuate your curvy waistline with a trumpet dress silhouette, which draws in slightly above the knees for a more relaxed version of a mermaid silhouette. This violet stunner’s pretty belted middle and form-fitting bodice will really make your waist pop!
Shop: 11269
If you're hourglass, try...
Hourglass gals, kiss your curves hello in this festive off the shoulder mermaid dress. If you’re curvy with a small waist (google “hourglass” if you need a visual) you fall into this category! Your curvaceous frame will be on fire in a mermaid silhouette, which is form-fitting and dramatically flares out at the knees. Such old Hollywood glam vibes.
Shop: 516X
If you're apple shaped, try...
Apple shapes have all-over curves without a defined waistline (basically the opposite of an hourglass). An A-line dress silhouette, named after it’s letter “A” shape, works on all body types, but the belted center and trendy overskirt on this red gown skims over curves, draws in your middle, and puts arms and shoulders on full display. Bow down, babes.
Shop: 53171
If you're tall, try...
Do you play basketball, stuggle with short pants, and receive comments like “Wow, you’re tall”? (Thanks, Captain Obvious) Then this section is for you! Complement your elevated frame with a ballgown dress, perfect for your tall physique. A cascading, tiered skirt won’t drown out your figure, while the form-fitting top keeps everything in proportion.
Shop: GU6321
If you're petite, try...
The styling trick for a tiny frame is to steer away from anything that drowns your figure, like a huge ball gown. Stick to a form-fitting piece, like this Jersey dress with a pretty pearl neckline and ah-MAZING back detail that’s basically artwork in itself (Click 'shop' to see..you won't be disappointed!) Don’t forget to Snapchat a 360 view of this sizzlin’ evening gown before the night’s over.
Shop: 10243
Xo,
Camille
Choose Your Evening Dress Based on Your Celebrity Style Icon
The rich and famous provide endless fashion inspo on the daily, and with award season nearing, it’s no wonder millions of eyeballs will be glued to celebs for a peek at their red carpet attire. And let’s be honest, everyone has that fashion icon whose style they stalk (maybe even try to imitate!) While being original is what fashion’s all about, there’s nothing wrong with getting by with a little help from celebs.
We rounded up 6 stylish stars, along with the evening dress from our collection we could totally see them modelling for the paparazzi. Whether you’re boho like Blake or a trendsetter like Zendaya, discover your celeb style muse here…then channel her at your next special event.
The beloved Gossip Girl star never fails to amaze on the red carpet. Bring her boho-glam look to life at your next wedding with this glitzy long sleeve evening dress. And can’t you just picture Blake accenting this gown with one of her signature undone up-dos? If you’re a Lively lover, all signs point to yes for this dress.
Shop: GU616
Quirky, colorful, unique; just a few words to describe Ziegler’s style! Since we’ve seen her sport a funky, two-piece ensemble on more than one occasion, this sparkling taffeta party dress is absolutely something she’d wear. Channel the former Dance Moms star at your next semi-formal event in this glowing getup.
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When it comes to fashion, Zendaya pushes the envelope…again and again! Comparable to Rihanna, this singer’s diverse style always keeps us guessing. One minute she’s rocking a mod pantsuit and another she’s sporting a sultry black slip dress. Steal some of her edge with this mock neck lace-up sides dress that’s part trendy, part timeless, and all Zendaya.
Shop: XS9811
Florals, feminine details, and flowing silhouettes; this Hollywood it-girl’s style is so dreamy, we’re on cloud nine just thinking about it! After all, who could forget her purple princess moment at the 2017 Golden Globes? (Google it…we’ll wait.) Get all the Hailee feels for your fancy event when you arrive in this ballerina-esque evening gown that’ll have you putting your most graceful foot forward.
Shop: 11139
If there’s one thing we’ve noticed about Hadid, it’s that she constantly highlights her mile-long legs and chiseled figure on the red carpet. Show off your top model strut in this sparkling silhouette with a thigh-high leg slit and curve-hugging fit that has Bella written all over it. Talk about making the world your runway.
Shop: GU168
Whether she’s performing on stage or gracing the red carpet, this A-list pop star’s style is never short of glam! Her signature look? Classic silhouettes with a luxe twist, like a form-fitting gown with sequins or plunging neckline paired with a leg slit. As Gomez often gravitates towards red, emulate her sizzling style with this strapless evening gown bearing a ruffled mermaid skirt. Simple up top and dramatic down below; now that’s how you nab Selena’s style.
Shop: 11189
Xo,
Camille
Make Them Do A Double-Take!
Many times in life, your favorite part of something ends up being something you never would have expected. One might think the back of a dress is the least important part simply because it is in the back and not the first thing people see. However, the back of a dress is one of the most interesting and intriguing parts of a dress, the back is often the area with beautiful detailing that holds the entire look together. The details that make people stop and stare at the unique beauty of the dress.
The unique, eye-catching details that make a dress stand out are almost always found on the back of the dress. If the dress is backless, it could be outlined by an intricate scalloped design or have a beautiful peplum stemming from the small of the back. Or it could be an illusion backless dress sprinkled with delicate rhinestones or 3D flowers. It could even be something as simple as a keyhole opening in between 2 shoulder blades. There are so many subtle designs that make noticeably beautiful statements. When a formal gown or party dress is equipped with an elaborate back, you'll leave your friends and guests with an element of surprise as they marvel at the unexpected details of your gorgeous gown!
Shop some of our favorite beautiful backs now at CLV.com, we promise you'll fall in love just like us!
TREND ALERT: SATIN BALLGOWNS
As girls, we're usually never happy to see Summer slip away into Fall (say good-bye to tan lines and flip-flops) but, this season we think the transition will be a bit more tolerable. Why?! HELLO, because we CANNOT wait to try out this chic ballgown trend that's sweeping through the fashion scene with truly mesmerizing allure! "The Ballgown Craze" as we like to call it, is the perfect on-trend look for that crisp Fall air, especially when the gowns are complete with a full satin skirt. These must-own pleated dresses are super stunning whether they are embellished with prints, bold in-color, or effervescent with sheen; and they should be worn to any party possible! These statement-making evening dresses will light up any room instantly, especially when you walk in wearing one!
These glamorous looks are making us SUPER excited for Fall 2015, what about you?! Let's think, homecoming is coming soon, holiday parties will be here before you know it, and Fall wedding RSVP's will need you to check 'yes' as soon as possible too; that's a lot of parties to look forward to! ALL of these events would be the perfect place to showcase this new and loved trend! Now the only struggle...which color, pattern, and style will you choose?! Be a trendsetter, go check out CLV.com now to get the satin ballgown you love most...FIRST!
Go BTS with CLV - Fall '15
Get excited! This Fall 2015…the fashion is on. We take you behind-the-scenes on our catalog shoot day with a pano of the studio, prep shots of our models, and of course…a sneak peek of the FABULOUS new dresses for the season.
Come take the journey with us…
Here at Camille La Vie, we live at the studio. It's like a second home. It's because of the GORGEOUS new product we have to shoot every month so we can bring fashion…to you. Here's a great panoramic shot. Look at that pop of chic color in the left hand corner of the room…oh yea baby! Dresses, dresses and more dresses.
Our gorgeous models are getting prepped and ready to show off the latest styles. The hair and makeup add to the overall look of each dress we shoot and we take pride in having a great team to pull it off.
Now this is exciting! Look at all that glamorous goodness. Our merchandising team knows how to pick 'em. They are the guru's of the dress industry and know the trends before they hit. Our dresses show it.
Here they are taking the set. They have chic attitude and have fun doing it because of how they feel in our fashions of the season. Our dresses are fun with flare, elegant with contemporary details and ready to suit your individual style.
Last but not least…the secret debut just for you. Here are a few of the amazing shots for our Fall 2015 catalog which will be available to order from our site and will be in our stores in the next few weeks. We are so happy you took this journey with us…now you know how fabulous is done! Keep checking CLV.com for these new arrivals.
ITEM OF THE WEEK: APPLIQUE MESH DRESS
Since our Fall '15 photo shoot we've been dying to share this dress with our fabulous customers, like yourself, for VERY obvious reasons... IT'S AMAZING!! This new arrival formal dress is finally available for purchase and it's our item of the week owing to its gorgeous features, which include metallic lace embellishments, an illusion neckline, and embroidered gems! This must-have look encompasses every Fall 2015 trend and so much more with its stunning features and glamorous silhouette. This mermaid-shaped dress has a small train that follows you flawlessly and makes for a very grand entrance and exit at any up-scale event! Let this be your next party dress of choice with this styling tip: pair it with very simple accessories. Let the dress and your undeniable beauty speak for itself, go with a simple gold heel and elegant drop earrings!
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