Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett [1], here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders [2], crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes — let them be your best friends.
Warning: Dramatic dresses require confidence. Let Cate, and other red-carpet queens of 2008 [3], be your guides.
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Cowl Neck Knit Dress [3]Cowl Neck Knit Dress [3] by Forever 21 [3] $29.00
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Loeffler Randall Overlay Dress in Black [3]Overlay Dress in Black [3] by Loeffler Randall [3] $550.00 $385.00 at Goldyn [3]
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Grecian Dress [3]Grecian Dress [3] by Bebe [3] $159.00 $71.49
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Acne Baroque bustier dress [3]Acne Baroque bustier dress [3] by Acne Jeans [3] $970.00 at Net-A-Porter [3]
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Mint Tzara Cut Out Dress [3]Tzara Cut Out Dress [3] by Mint [3] $396.00 $119.00 at Revolve Clothing [3]
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MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Funnel Neck Minidress [3]MARC BY MARC JACOBS Leather Funnel Neck Minidress [3] by Marc by Marc Jacobs [3] $828.00 $329.90 at Nordstrom [3]
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BCBGMAXAZRIA lavender poly taffeta ruffled detail dress [3]BCBGMAXAZRIA lavender poly taffeta ruffled detail dress [3] by BCBG Max Azria [3] $209.00 $187.99 at Bluefly [3]
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Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Jet Dress [3]Vintage Couture Jet Dress [3] by Karen Zambos [3] $350.00 $175.00 at shopbop.com [3]
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Stripe Panel Dress [3]Stripe Panel Dress [3] by Arden B [3] $98.00
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Orange By Angela Chen Draped Dress [3]Orange By Angela Chen Draped Dress [3] $334.00 at Oak [3]
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Rojas Doll Sweater Hoodie Dress [3]Doll Sweater Hoodie Dress [3] by Rojas [3] $143.00 $86.00 at Revolve Clothing [3]
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Pencey Feather Dress [3]Feather Dress [3] by Pencey [3] $501.00 $251.00 at Revolve Clothing [3]
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Clu Sleeveless Wrap Dress [3]Sleeveless Wrap Dress [3] by Clu [3] $198.00 $118.00 at Tobi [3]
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Belted Cowl Neck Dress [3]Belted Cowl Neck Dress [3] by Forever 21 [3] $24.80
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Suh-Tahn Maasai Dress [3]Suh-Tahn Maasai Dress [3] $446.00 $223.00 at Tobi [3]
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Bcbgeneration strapless mindress [3]Bcbgeneration strapless mindress [3] $148.00 $88.80 at Dillard's [3]
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Laila Azhar Draped Mini Dress- Burgundy [3]Draped Mini Dress- Burgundy [3] by Laila Azhar [3] $520.00 $159.00 at Barneys New York [3]
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Thayer Tatters Dress [3]Thayer Tatters Dress [3] by Thayers [3] $220.00 $66.00 at shopbop.com [3]
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Tart Petra Dress [3]Petra Dress [3] by Tart [3] $216.00 $108.00 at shopbop.com [3]
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Rivet Halter Dress [3]Rivet Halter Dress [3] by Arden B [3] $148.00 $49.99