Hot New LBDs for Fall

Oh, the little black dress, could there be any article of clothing more classic and iconic? No way. But this season, the LBD is taking on new shapes, and it’s all about interesting draping and asymmetrical details. Even if you usually pass LBDs by with a blasé attitude, I think you’ll be surprised at how new this old standby can look.

Oh, Alexander McQueen, you little British bad boy, do you ever go wrong? Not in my opinion, and certainly not here. The classic Grecian draping we’ve seen for the past few seasons moves, in this dress, to the bottom, which creates an unusual and striking detail on this classic hourglass silhouette. The red violet belt and front drape detail add up to a modern, feminine approach to combining clean lines with soft shapes. Available for $1,495 from Net-A-Porter.

Jil Sander made this Techno crepe asymmetric dress with her classic minimalist flare. Wait, is minimalist flare an oxymoron? I think not, as this smooth, side heavy design proves. I love the soft drape of the neckline that allows the dress to rest lightly on the shoulders, and the way the cut drapes gently along the body. Available for $1,545 from Net-A-Porter.

Vivienne Westwood’s take on the classic cocktail dress is fashion forward in a major way. The heavily draped bodice gives way to a short asymmetrical skirt. The proportions of this dress subtly balance out the figure in an alluring, edgy way. Available for $460 from Net-A-Porter.

Photo Credits: Net-A-Porter