We all wish we could pull off the risks taken on the red carpet. It doesn’t mean we want to be celebrities and live under constant scrutiny, but it would be fun. It would be especially fun if we didn’t have to empty our wallets doing so. (Even though celebs, once reaching a certain social stature, no longer have to pay for dresses but are actually paid to wear certain brands, but I’ll rant about that another time.)
This year, there seemed to be a spaghetti strap trend at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Also in the works were lace and patterns; intricate details have become king in 2017, so let’s build on that and be inspired for whenever we’ll next have an occasion to wear full length gowns. Here are some cheap finds along the same lines of the following two dresses worn at the SAGs.
Gina Rodriguez and Emma Stone, actresses
Do it for less:
Vero Moda Cold Shoulder Ruffle Floral Maxi Dress for $79 at ASOS
Selfie Leslie Maxi Cami Dress for $68 at Forever 21
Satin V-Neck Maxi Dress for $58 at Forever 21
ASOS Lingerie Lace Top Maxi Dress for $49 at ASOS
ASOS Tall Wrap front Maxi Dress with Cold Shoulder in Mixed Print for $48 at ASOS
It was more challenging than expected to find both patterns and lace, but if you decide to focus on one element of the design, you shouldn’t have trouble. Recreating a look can stem from a single aspect, and it keeps you from becoming a clone. We’ll see if this spaghetti strap, detailed fabric design returns to the carpet at the Oscars. Can’t wait! Until next time, collegiettes, and remember it’s not what you wear but how you wear it.
Photos courtesy of:
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http://s1.ibtimes.com/sites/www.ibtimes.com/files/styles/embed/public/20…
http://people.com/style/sag-awards-2017-best-dressed/emma-stone
http://people.com/style/sag-awards-2017-best-dressed/gina-rodriguez)