
Darlings, Jackie O had her oversized sunglasses and petite pillbox hats as her claim to fame; whereas Victoria Beckham has the peplum dress – a cut which is universally flattering on an abundance of shapes and sizes, and is proffered so eloquently via the Carmontelle Cashmere-Blend Dress.
A round neck cinched with a self-tie at the nape streams daintily down one’s back concealing the zip fastening which ends right above the derriere – an elegant, yet enchanting embellishment which makes one look as if they were born in the painted-on style, as opposed to having slipped it on mere hours before; while ever so slight padding about the shoulders coupled with the stitch and vent detailing ornamenting the bodice add a kick of dimension to the design, displaying a cutting-edge aesthetic. Nevertheless, it is the dainty asymmetric bustle and peplum detailing adorning the waist which asserts itself as the honest to goodness piece de resistance of this flirty frock.

While a funky fuchsia as opposed to a far more muted gray tone, at $19.80, Forever 21’s Peplum Knit Dress extends the same type of savoir faire as the Beckham bit, with the inclusion of a few saucy augmentations, such as a contrasting zipper ornamenting the back and a shorter hemline – a duo of daring characteristics that keep your social grace intact whilst allowing you to be a little sassy!
What’s your bank account telling you to do, kittens? Will you be a big spender with Carmontelle, or play the role of the thrifty fashionista?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Net-A-Porter and Forever 21 for the pictures.
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WOW! So fab!
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i love both styles...definitely love F21's price more.
my only issue with both dresses is the length. personally, one is too long and the other too short. i'd love one to be in between...
SO pretty-love these elegant dresses xx
I love the peplum, and I absolutely adoooooore Vicky Beckham's designs. I am going to have to be a big spender on this one!!
Lovely post, darling!
xoxox,
CC
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the forever21 one is gorgeous:x
Love both styles and weirdly enough, I was in UK chain store New Look today and saw a dress which is almost identical to the VB dress! Unfortunately it's not up on their website though. :-(
Argh! Why is the color pink tempting me so much today????
Hm, price prohibits the first, and length prohibits the second! I need to combine the two needs, more length, less $$ :)
Victoria can do nothing wrong... she might be a rich bitch, but her style is impeccable! I actually think the F21 option does not measure up that well - it's way too short for this style. The pencil skirt length is crucial to make it work, so I say spend, spend, spend! And don't forget to get some befitting statement jewelry to go with the dress... I can think of a couple of fab pieces I've seen recently, that would be just perfect! xoxox
I realy love that dresses :D
xoxo Sootjeelina <3
The F21 dress is gorgeous and the hot pink color is fun.
You're right!
These dresses are really Victoria Beckham-ish
style. I love the gray dress so much!
Just came across your blog today and was looking back through some of your posts - LOVE your blog and your little 'about me' section - perfect - almost how I would describe me! I will check back to read more now!
Wow, those are great!
I love the VB one... I am partial to that chic gray! But my wallet won't allow! :)
Victoria Beckham is spectacular. The way she carries herself is just so sophisticated. That dress is gorgeous!
VB´s dresses are very chic!
Can I be a thrifty fashionista in the same colour as the other dress? Haha. Both of them are so gorgeous though. I used to adore Victoria Beckham back when she was Posh Spice, and now I still admire her style. Great finds, lady :)
Nice, and love that it's in pink!
What a find, Erika! If my maths serve me right we can buy 100 (!) forever21 dresses for 1 vb one (but if money was not an issue I think I would want to be posh...)
I don't know that I could get away with wearing something this long and lean... but I love the idea behind these pieces. :)
I MUCH prefer the Forever 21 version - maybe because I'm not really a fan of VB, maybe because I think it sucks her range only goes up to a UK14, maybe because the F21 version is just too cute! Much more youthful, laidback and easier to wear.
That VB dress is gorgeous! I'm checking out F21 and Next for these dresses too!
Ooh and dear when you're in town - SO many dessert places to go to, not just Serendipity, just let me know and it's on!
I love the style of 'Shift'-esque dresses. They are so perfect for looking both professional and stylish, which is great for work. I have to say that I prefer Victoria Beckham's one. It looks like it would fit like a dream. Although, the very hefty price tag is pushing me straight to the Forever21 one.
The Victoria Beckham dress is lovely. However, I'm definitely going to be a thrifty fashionista and take the Forever 21 dress. I actually like it a bit better because it's much shorter than the Victoria Beckham dress. Which would be way more flattering on me. Plus, I can't resist the pink!
So awesome!!;))
They are both gorgeous but the Carmontelle is to die for....maybe worth the splurge!
while I would much rather have the more expensive dress, the inner cheap fashionista is screaming the f21 version :) So classic!
Ooh I quite like both of them. While VB's dress is sophisticated and serious, Forever 21's in youthful and more fun!(and of course in my budget) I must go check it out!
I LOVE the pink one!
I love VB, but you can't argue with the over 2,000 savings from F21.
I like the pink better than the grey actually!
id really like the grey one, pinks too much for me :)
I'll go cheap and "edit" it a bit to give it VB's style. :)
Oh i love VB!! She is my absolute fave!! But i will totally go for cheap, this hot pink is pretty awesome!
Fabulous style !
Wowzer! Talk about a discount!!
I now want a Peplum knit dress!! :) Mon Mode Blog
i love the fresh look of these pieces!
thanks for your comment doll!
i am following!
i am obsessed with fashion as well :)
sincerely, the fashionista from thesilentswagger.blogspot.com
love love love Victoria line!
I saw that dress in forever 21 the other day so pretty!
hope all is well =)
I adore VB and I love a good stockman/shift dress - I've been wearing a few of late! They're no brainers ;) you can't go wrong!
I'd LOVE to have one of VB's dresses, they're genius and I think its fab she turned out such a great collection <3
What makes this one for me is the peplum - so flattering!
For me the F21 can't compare - I'll just daydream about the VB! :)
Have a fashionable, fabulous weekend hon!
<3 xxx
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Hmm definitely splurge option! The VB dress is pure no-nonsense rich bitchiness and I love it! The F21 is too young and trendy to compare.
I have too many curves for this! Like whoa but I think I like the VB better because of the length...
BUT the F21 price! Amaze.
i love the VB dress! i actually bought this ABS dress (http://chickdowntown.com/viewproduct.asp?ID=153957) as an alternative, but ya can't beat the price on the F21 version of course!
I prefer the VB dress, but love the price of the F21 dress!
Forever 21's version is cuter in my opinion, much more of a bargain for very much the same effect.
wow these are gorgeous!! Hope u well and have a stunning wknd!!! xxx
Can I just reiterate how Gorgeous! The VB dress is! If only...
that grey frock is so stylish, much love!
these dresses remind me of Blair Waldorf's styles .
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I've seen VB wear the $2000+ dress and always thought there was a resemblance to Jackie O and now it's confirmed through your post.
Forever 21 is great with taking the trend and making it affordable to the masses. I'm purchasing the peplum knit dress for F21 and through you, Erika I'm now have a virtual personal stylish!
I actually prefer the F21 one! I wish there was an F21 nearer to where I live...!
i'd wear the grey. my mood of colour.
Gorgeous pink dress! Love it!
I LOVE your writing style! It's so sixties fashion mag with a twist. Such a delight to read.
I'm amazed that Posh has made it into the hearts and minds of American girls. Good for her! She's had such a rough time in the press here in the UK (still does) & the British media were kind of laughing at her wanting to go and make it big in America. I LIKE her clothes! And you've done a brilliant job of describing to us how the construction works. I find that stuff fascinating.
But because I am cheap, I'd go for the Forever 21. Besides, I'm not really a long pencil skirt girl - I would be if I had, say, a job, or reasons to dress like a grown up - but I know I can get away with minis & besides, I like pink. I do agree that it's just a bit too short for that shape - I feel three more inches would do the trick - but throw in the hot pink factor and the fact that it's like £12 in pounds - about the price of lunch - and there's no contest.
xoxo from Thrifty UK Fashionista
i ABSOLUTELY love the pink dress!
I actually adore the pink version, so cute :)
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I actually think I like the F21 version better, it looks younger and the pink color is fab!
wow, such a nice dress! :] i think F21 looks better! ;)
Just an awesome pics!! i really love your dressing style and as well as the color of your dress.
good weekend.
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i love the original, but the f21 dress is cute!
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