4.22.2010

Thrifty Thursday: Alexander Wang Satin Jersey One-Shoulder Dress for Less

There is nothing more subtly seductive than showing a little shoulder; to allow your skin to play a coquettish game of peek-a-boo with the world, tossing out a wink to your many admirers with each wiggle of your upper arm. It is not something, mind you, that can be achieved with a simple tank, halter, or tube top. Though all of the above show off your skin, they are too commonplace to truly turn heads in a way synonymous with that of the sudden appearance of an Oscar-winning starlet in your local supermarket. For such a show stopping look one must turn instead to a one-shoulder creation; and the one-shoulder stunner I have set my sights on is…Alexander Wang’s Satin Jersey One-Shoulder Dress.

Kitty cats, the goddesses of yesteryear had it right when they draped themselves in sophisticated, floor-sweeping gowns that covered just one shoulder, and allowed the other to shimmer tauntingly amidst the harsh glow of the flickering candlelight. Such a style is something that allows the wearer to show off their femininity; whilst retaining complete majestic modesty. The Satin Jersey One-Shoulder Dress is no different.

Though the hemline is quite a bit shorter than the ones seen in years past, it creates the perfect cutting-edge aesthetic for the tres chic Twenty-First Century girl who craves the ability to be coy in terms of clothing, yet flirty at the very same moment; while the all-over draping detail that adorns the black satin jersey material adds volume to the style without forcing the wearer to forsake resilience. It is a saucy new take on the well-known little black dress. Sadly, at $595.00, it is also well out of the budget of the modern-day working girl. Luckily, ASOS has come to the rescue.

Though more bodycon than the Wang wonder; ASOS’ Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress, for just $64.25, is every bit as daring as its higher-priced counterpart, with the added bonus of being available in a total of seven different colors – black, purple, mink, lime, white, flawless pink, and navy – giving you the chance to buy a different shade for every single day of the week!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Net-A-Porter and ASOS for the pictures.


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FASHION SNAG said...

I have to say I love both of them!

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ellie said...

what a fab price. i love the way it drapes.

Scientific Housewife said...

Love that dress!

www.janetteria.com said...

Brilliant alternative!

Alicia Lund said...

asos has some great deals!! :)

Leah said...

I will save but buy all the colors of the ASOS version. Smart? Have a great day Erika! xoxo

Jamie said...

I think the Asos one is pretty fab!!
Definitely SAVE!
Splurge on a Wang bag not the dress!

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Couture Carrie said...

OMG darling Erika you ROCK! I love your ASOS find... so awesome that this gorgeous dress comes in so many colors; I think I do need one for each day of the week!

xoxox,
CC

S.Elisabeth said...

Save! Because I definitely love both of them!

Valerie said...

I love them both, so definitely save! If I went with the Asos dress I might just get it in black AND white.

xo
Valerie

Maddy said...

Wow! I love them both! The neckline on the ASOS one is a bit more revealing...I likey! But I also love the sophistication of the Alexander Wang number! If I had to chose, I'd go Wang all the way! There's no way you wouldn't look like a million bucks in this ensemble!

Roxanne said...

What a stunning dress & a lovely bargain! xo

Yulia Rahmawati said...

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Jen Hsieh said...

i'd definitely save. both dresses are absolutely stunning! :)

veronicaa said...

Wow!!! I want it :)
Great find great post!!!
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Tiffany Kadani said...

A dress for every day of the week? Erika, you are amazing!

Sara said...

That dress looks exactly like the Alexander Wang one only it's the other shoulder and way less! What an awesome find Erika :)

Andhari said...

SAVE! They look really similar and with more colors, definitely a win!

Anonymous said...

Good find! I really like them both! I feel like black is so formal; I'd love to find one in a different color so I could wear it during the day.

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Josie said...

Bravo on this find! I do miss the draping on the Asos one, but it's really quite lovely!
xxoo Josie
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Leia said...

what a gorgeous dress!

Cat said...

Yes! I love the one shoulder dress...very sexy but demur at the same time :)

Denisa L said...

wow, wow love it!
but right now I don't have money:((:((

Katya Ananieva said...

My favorite word of the week happens to be "drooling" and I will use it again here. I'm droooooling over both designs - and I must agree, nothing sexier than just a little skin in the right places. In my eyes, a woman's back and shoulders are some of the sexiest parts!
Great post..

xoxo
Katya @ SC!

Clare said...

the first one, LOVE it! x

J. said...

gorgeous dresses!! Nice find :)

Joanne said...

I actually prefer the cut and style of the ASOS dress, so I'll opt for that one, please :)

Elaine said...

Oh, they both look great!

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Unknown said...

beautiful black outfit black always looks georgeous i love it

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

I'm gonna have to splurge and go with the Alexander Wang. It looks fantastic!

lily said...

an amazing find! very pretty.

Shop N' Chomp said...

They look so similar. I say the ASOS one will do just fine. =D

WeShop said...

Love them both, but think the draping on the first one gives it that wow factor. x
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grace e. said...

Love the Alexander Wang dress! Thanks so much for your lovely comment :)

<3

Francy said...

I used to not like the one-shoulder look, but I've been getting more into it lately! I love the Aelexander Wang dress, but both are fabulous!

Jen said...

Wang all the way today! I love the slightly looser fit, and the fabric looks classier and oh-so soft. Gorgeous.

Iva Messy said...

amazing AGAIN Erika!! so fab!! :) Happy Earth Day ;)

Maria at Bachman's Sparrow said...

Pretty! I always see stuff from ASOS but have yet to buy anything...I am loving one shoulder pieces lately.

xoxo Maria

Clare said...

This dress is irresistibly sexy! I literally don't know what I would do without ASOS.

So happy your got your teeth whitening kit! Enjoy, lovely!

Claire Kiefer said...

I'm sad to admit that this is one case in which I don't think the copycat version even compares to the original. Ah well!

Nubiasnonsense said...

I love the one sided shoulder look. The original is really great, but I'm sure there are plenty of similar styles out there

meg said...

Looks so sexy. Its really in this year.

Anonymous said...

i'll save on this one - the asos dress looks great!

Sierra said...

I might have to go out on a limb and try out this look, very sexy!

Gorgeous Glam said...

Gorgeous dresses! I love Asos they always have the greatest cuts on dresses. xoxo

Devea said...

I LOVE this dress! I am going to get the ASOS one, I think it is absolutely darling!

Rick said...

"...the goddesses of yesteryear had it right when they draped themselves in sophisticated, floor-sweeping gowns that covered just one shoulder, and allowed the other to shimmer tauntingly amidst the harsh glow of the flickering candlelight. Such a style is something that allows the wearer to show off their femininity; whilst retaining complete majestic modesty."

Erika: Eloquent, as always! It's sexy when clothes allow room for imagination. The one shoulder look is both sexy and classy! I likes! :)

little luxury list said...

They are both sexy! I like the slight drapiness of the Wang more but would save and get the Asos version!

J. said...

I adore the Wang! In my dreams, it would be mine. In reality, however, I won't complain about ASOS!

Elle said...

a great little black dress gets me every time! unfortunately my closet can't take any more right now or i'd have that ASOS number in my shopping cart right now :)

Emily said...

I would actually take the second one over the first, I love the simplicity of it, plus the price is just right!

Style, via Tia said...

I am in complete love with the Alexander Wang dress it is so sexy not to fitted just perfect. It is a goddess dress!HOWEVER, the ASOS is so similar and comes in seven colors this is a hard one!!!!

Unknown said...

I LOVE that dress. I posted about it a few weeks ago in the tan-ish color. It's so perfect and lovely. I want it!!

Tiffany said...

I think the one shoulder dress look is very sophisticated and nice.

However...not on me.

That being said, I can't really see much of a difference between the two dresses. Definitely save on this one.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful dresses but alas usually a short hemline is bad news for me. I either have to wear tights underneath because of my oddly long legs (without the slimness to suit) or get one size bigger with which case it usually is long enough but not for the right reasons. I will be happier when hems get longer and i can sit on metal benches on a cold day without wincing

Frannie said...

Oh my love, those dresses are soo gorgeous! However did you find them? I guess you are just amazing like that :)

Happy Earth Day!!

Sootjeelina said...

They're both amazing :D
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Fashion Court said...

while i love the asos version, the alexander wang version is making me SWOON!

Charlie said...

i love the way it drapes! snaps!



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Susu Paris Chic said...

I'm about to get two one-shoulder tops and I can't stay in my mini... Excitement in the air! As to your question, yep I used to be a ballerina! How did you guess, huh huh!

Cindy Whitehead said...

love them both BUT I love the look for less as the material is less shiny. Saving money right and left - love it!

Unknown said...

I love both of those dresses as well! American Apparel has a dress like that, and I just bought it! Check it out too!

Christina Lee said...

That ASOS dress is a nice alternative!

Sara Lee Bentley said...

These are both beautiful! One shouldered dresses are so elegant...
Great picks!!

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SabinePsynopsis said...

What a find, Erika. The price is fabulous. Definitely thrifty this time!

Ash Fox said...

i hate to say it, but you still can't beat the draping of the wang one.

xo

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Awesome bargain, great dress!!

glee said...

i love this little grecian black dress. I'm sure though if it would fit someone with not so rich chests ... :)

Nikolett said...

I think for the first time I'm going to splurge! I love the thriftier one, but the Wang one ... I love the way the material collects on the shoulder. Ahhh ... another lovely find. :)

Mara said...

I am seriously loving one shoulder dresses right now and this one is so pretty! I love how the tip is twisted..so unique. Have a great weekend Erika! xox

Sarah Whitney said...

Seriously... next time I need to hunt down a knock-off piece I'm going to hire you! You always find such similar pieces!

frockandrollonline.com said...

Ooh, I love BOTH of them!

The Honeyroom said...

I like them both, but with the more expensive one the draping of the fabric and how it falls on the body is really nice, but really you can't go wrong with either one!


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nicole said...

I love one shoulder dresses and you found some really great picks for less!

Pink Blog Girl said...

Both of these dresses are spectacular. Each one is a win :)

undomestic mama said...

I love the Wang one! Too bad it's so expensive :(

stylefrontier said...

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Kallie, Happy Honey and Lark said...

that dress is absolutely gorgeous!

Samantha said...

Oh dear, usually on these I go for the cheaper one. But I love Alexander Wang. I love him. I would buy HIM if I could. Too bad he's gay.


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Unknown said...

Beautiful beautiful beautiful! I wish I could afford the real thing but the ASOS one could definitely work...maybe I'll cross out the ASOS lettering on the tag and write in Alexander Wang lol I'm such a label whore!
xo

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