Now that we’ve firmly established that I have an all-consuming shoe obsession, let’s move onto my second passion- dresses. As it turns out, I lack in casual wear, struggling to dress myself on a daily basis because of my penchant for pretty dresses- which, more often than not, are intended to be worn with stilettos for a night out as opposed to daily tasks like going to the bank or doing the groceries. There’s just nothing like putting on a beautiful dress; a dress does all the work for you, quite simply speaking for itself and rendering accessories almost irrelevant. Because if it’s just the right dress, all you need is a pair of killer heels and you’re done, no muss, no fuss. Incidentally, I’ve compiled a little list of dresses that you wont be able to resist…
There are two very special dresses that I’ve been salivating over this season, and both fall firmly in the ‘party dress’ category. Therese Rawsthorne’s whimsical take on 80s prom with her
cloud print dress- a winner with only one shoulder- is the one I’d consider selling my soul for, while Acne’s tulle skirted, dynamically printed
tutu corset dress is a close contender in my dealing with the devil.
For something more futuristic, Topshop is back from outer-space with some structural, body con shapes that make me feel like getting my Lady Gaga on and collaborating with Beyonce in some intergalactic, out-of-this-world, avant garde dance moves. The
Space Column Spider Dress with its gaudy, Versace-esque print is the perfect statement, while
KTZ’s XII Pointed Dress is more demure in black while still carrying the futuristic aesthetic.