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Bodice refers to the upper part of a dress or top. What's Your Favorite Bodice Cut? V-neck . . . not too open, not too closed. Scoop neck — I prefer a rounded silhouette. Turtleneck: I like to hide my chest. Sweetheart because it's super girly. It doesn't matter. I wear them all. Other — do tell! Read more
Bodice n. The term for the upper part of a dress, from waist to neck. Source Read more
For the second time today, Diane Kruger caught our attention at the Berlin Film Festival, this time wowing in a dramatic Giambattista Valli gown at the premiere of Farewell, My Queen. Thanks to a bold combination of polka dots, a ladylike tie-neckline, and a wash of sequins over the bodice, the couture confection may just be another one to add to the growing list of looks only Diane can wear. Read more
Last night, Viola Davis glowed at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Decked out in a white Marchesa gown with a metallic embroidered bodice, the color read more brass than gold, especially when compared to the color in her gold bracelet. I love the contrast between the milky dress and the metallic accents and set out to find some home decorating pieces that embraced a similar color Read more
Despite being in a sea of fellow beauties at the SAG Awards, Viola Davis is the woman to beat for sheer glamour. Her white Marchesa gown, with its rose gold floral embroidery bodice, is quite the statement maker, and she's got the gold and diamond floriated bangle and earrings to match. She also went with big, vintage-style curls, smoky eyes, and loads of lashes for classic bombshell appeal. What Read more
Rose Byrne is no stranger to risk-taking looks, and her SAG Awards look was no different. The Bridesmaids actress hit the red carpet in a white embellished Elie Saab Couture jumpsuit covered in opaque sparkles. The deep V-neckline and draped bodice fits Rose perfectly, and her choice of accessories (a gold cuff and clutch) were simple and complementary. She wore her chestnut bob straight and Read more
Proving that she knows how to pull out all of the glamorous stops, Kaley Cuoco went for a Romona Keveza ball gown at the SAG Awards. The shape is kept flattering with a tightly draped bodice that provides a little relief from the featherlike tulle on her skirt. With such a big, romantic dress, it's important to maintain some balance, so Kaley skipped out on the accessories altogether and instead Read more
As only Diane Kruger can, the gorgeous actress lit up the Sidaction Gala with her arrival in a lacy Erdem gown. It may be a design only the lovely Diane could pull off so flawlessly. With a covered bodice, revealing lacy hemline, and sheer lace sleeves and neckline, it may also be the perfect gown for a night in Paris. The intricate fabric paired with an asymmetric underlay and Kruger's elegant, Read more
Nothing could kick-start Couture Fashion Week quite like Atelier Versace's confident return to the ring after an eight-year hiatus. Donatella Versace presented the label's couture collection for the first time since 2004, marking its resurrection in signature brights and distinctly sexy silhouettes. All the elements we've come to rely on from a Versace collection were present — curve-hugging Read more
Now that we've had time to take in all of the red-carpet moments from last night's Golden Globes red carpet, it's time to take note of the top trend takeaways and the A-list celebs who wore them. We spotted a sea of fishtail hems, a bevy of corset-inspired bodices, an army of sequin embellishments, a fiery flash of crimsons and merlot hues, and a whole lot of nude and blush-tone gowns. Look to Read more
