Ask HOPE ROBERTSON | Little Black Dress
Hope:
I was wondering if you knew where to find the little black dress Tila Tequila wore on the season finale of “Shot at Love”?
Perla
Tila’s exact dress is hard to find, though I have found some alternatives that I think you’ll like.
If your budget allows, head over to eLUXURY and purchase Zac Posen’s ‘Runway Nationale’ dress. Made of 100% silk — with organza and taffeta layers — this dress is intricately designed. It features an empire waist (like Tila’s in the “Shot at Love” finale) but also some added details, like a but
toned band high across the back, hidden underwire support in a shapely sweetheart neckline, and barely-there cap sleeves. It’s a wise investment for just over two thousand dollars.
Not ready to splurge? This Alice + Olivia empire waist dress is absolutely darling at less than a quarter of the Zac Posen dress price. Coloured midnight blue, this almost-black dress is 33″ long, hemmed right above your knees. It features an organza-lined full skirt with knife pleating, and — bonus! — hidden on-seam pockets. Like Tila’s dress, this Alice + Olivia dress has a square neckline (though the banding on this is slightly thicker at 1″).
Still looking for something different? Then I would recommend Betsey Johnson’s jacquard polka dot taffeta dress. While Tila’s “Shot at Love” finale dress featured lots of in-laid sparkles, I like the obvious print on this black number. Featuring a sweetheart neckline and adjustable straps, Betsey’s polka-dotted design also features three jewelled buttons on the bust. The hemline is ruffled to create the illusion of a full skirt, and the dress is moderately priced.
Zac Posen Runway Nationale dress, $4500 $2,025, eLUXURY.com
Alice + Olivia empire waist dress, $407, ShopBop.com
Betsey Johnson jacquard polka dot dress, $390, BetseyJohnson.com
LOVE LOVE LOVE! I love little black dresses! I am not really liking the first one (by Zac Posen) but they other two are ADORABLE!! My fave has got to be the Betsey Johnson dress tho. I love polka dots!
so super cute!