Tia Mowry’s silk ruffled Ports 1961 dress at the L.A premiere of “Hancock” may have been inspired by the off-the-shoulder look launched by Jennifer Beals in the 1983 film, “Flashdance.” So I said to a great friend – “Oh, there’s a trend born again!”
The asymmetrical look has been seen on Ghita fashion designer Alexis Phifer, newly Vogue it girl Tocarra, Michelle Williams, Vanessa Williams, Zoe Saldana, and recently Ciara. This look is H-O-T because you can still rock a bra like this convertible one AND you don’t have to worry about constantly pulling up your top/dress…technically.
The downside of wearing this look is the one-sided tan. (LOL!) Cocoa butter quickly becomes a girl’s best friend when you decide to wear this look. So sit back and enjoy a few affordable pieces you can grab to obtain the “Show that shoulder” look.
1. Jay Godfrey one shoulder silk jersey, $495.00 INTERMIXONLINE.COM
2. Go International One-Shoulder Jersey Dress, $34.99 target.com
3. A.B.S. black pleated sateen one-shoulder dress, $189.00 bluefly.com
4. Juicy Couture Cherry Pie Crochet Smock Dress, $228.00 CHICKDOWNTOWN.COM.
So what are your thoughts on this look? Who can pull it off or who should leave it alone? While you ponder a great reply, check out the latest fashion spots I discovered over at URBAN-HOOPLA.COM.
(Photo credits: WIREIMAGE. GETTY IMAGES)
Quick
Comment made on 07/10/2008 @ 3:14 PM
Tia was SO hot at that premiere. I like the shoulder look on ladies…it’s a classy show of skin-
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MrsGrapevine
Comment made on 07/10/2008 @ 4:16 PM
I have to raid my closet, I know I have some one shoulder shirts from 6 or 7 years. I knew this style would comeback, and I don’t even have to shop for it. I do not find a tight dress with this style. This is a classy way to show a little skin without going over the edge.
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Chi-Chi
Comment made on 07/10/2008 @ 11:18 PM
Quick, who would have thought what Jennifer Beals wore 25 years can be created in a classy look?! I like this look as well.
MG, great point! A tight dress/top with this look doesn’t work but in the case of Ciara she made it work.
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freshandfab
Comment made on 07/11/2008 @ 6:24 AM
nice one, i most especially loved Michelle Williams she pulls the look off well and so did ciara
nice one chi
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rawdawgbuffalo
Comment made on 07/11/2008 @ 10:24 AM
black on a wamn is always a great look
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chocolate_matters
Comment made on 07/11/2008 @ 3:30 PM
Just passing though.
Ugh, Michelle Williams can’t rock anything! Why is Ms. Saldana looking so rough in the face? I still got lover for her though.
Tia has always been the better looking twin (sorry Tamara).
I just saw flashdance (snippets only) on TV land recently. Ms. Beals kinda had it going on back in the day, I guess.
See ya around in the blogosphere!
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Lisa C
Comment made on 07/12/2008 @ 12:39 PM
The look is nice on some but what’s up with Zoe??
Glad things are getting back together for you!!
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MrsGrapevine
Comment made on 07/12/2008 @ 2:07 PM
I like the dress Zoe is rocking, but it’s just draped across. She’s not posing or owning it, and she’s a really pretty woman.
Choclate:
Tia is rocking her dress, and I agree with the twin remarks.
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chocolate_matters
Comment made on 07/12/2008 @ 3:33 PM
I agree, Zoe is very beautiful, but it just looks like she, I dunno, was caught off guard or something.
Some of the women are truly rocking those dresses with the exception of a few.
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chocolate_matters
Comment made on 07/12/2008 @ 8:59 PM
Thanks for commenting on my blog.
Unfortunately, windows live isn’t like Wordpress or blogspot in that you must have a windows live ID (msn, hotmail, live, etc) in order to leave comments but once that is done, you can leave your website contact info whenever you leave comments so I’ll know who it is. Marcus (mind of marcus) does it all the time when he leave comments.
Again thanks for dropping by and your comments are always welcome. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.
I shall be back to check your blog out on the regular, till then see ya around the blogosphere.
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