The Miracle Dress Makes You Look Slimmer
By wavegirl22
2012 Spring Must Have Dress
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeA Dress that is A Miracle
Takes 10 Pounds Off Instantly
Some has called this dress the fashion miracle. Just one look at this little frocks features, its easy to understand why wearing this style will make you appear roughly 2 sizes smaller. Its all in the way the colors create the illusion of a narrow waist and by elongating the torso. The results create the illusion is that you look 10 pounds less then you truly are.
Heads were turning when Kate Winslet turned up at the Venice Film Festival in September 2011 wearing the Stella McCartney’s new color-blocked Bicolour Octavia dress. The dress part of her fall collection is one of the “optical illusion” dresses that focuses the eye on a front panel while its black colored sides seem to disappear, creating a smaller waistline.
“It’s like retouching your body with a frock,” celebrity stylist June Ambrose told the New York Post.
How much would you spend to look two sizes smaller in an instant?
If you are like me and dont have the $1595.00 to shell out for the Stella McCartney "Miracle Dress"— there are already the best knock offs you can get for under $100. One thing to know in getting the miracle from this party dress is that you need the fabric made from a sturdy cotton stretch fabric. This body conscious dress will pull all of you in just like a scuba suit only this one is pretty! But just like a scuba suit it sucks in all the unsightly bits that are most female nightmares.
Anyway, in case you can't find the Stella McCartney dress (we're pretty sure it's already sold out) or don't want to shell out the big bucks, there are some the cutest knock-offs—over at amazon. Be it a party dress from Motel or one of the stunning sheaths from BCBG if its color blocked colors are vertical with long blocks of shape, these choices really are just like the Stella dress.
Here is one of the best knock offs - its $66 and here is where to get it . . >>> this way
Figure Hugging Jersey Dress
Click thumbnail to view full-sizeThe Miracle Dress Fabric
Look for strong fabrics such as stretch polyester, heavy jersey or neoprene as these will create the snug effect. Turn to the new leather otherwise known as neoprene. It not only makes you look slimmer it also feels good. Unlike its counterpart leather, neoprene it retracts where leather stretches.
Paneled illusion dresses, a la Kate Winslet, are the miracle dress of the year . And yes they make you look like you have an hourglass figure, instantly. Bottom line is you look slimmer than what you truly are. Now what female wouldn't consider that a miracle.
Bebe Bold Miracle
Color Block Dress
Stella McCartney’s ‘Miracle Dress’ Is A Simple Illusion and this Bebe party dress is all that and more. Casual and sexy makes it easy to wear. Once you put it on you will have to agree that is hard not to look pretty in this colorblock dress. Features saturated hues with slimming colors in blocks making it the perfect body embracing design.Perfect with mixed chain necklaces and studded platform sandals. The lightweight feeling makes this dress casual enough for everyday, but is still dressy for formal events.
I have heard the term bodycon used for this style of fashion frock, Its supposed to be a short term for those that are body conscious, and to be quite honest one would have to have some serious bad eyesight if they didnt see that the female wearing this has a good conscious when it comes to her body, Daring and delightful is how you will fell in this winner.
Colorblock Guess Dress
The Miracle Dress
By Guess
This dress could be defined as a sexy corset dress. The fitting is sleek and the design is bold. Making up all the elements of a seriously sexy look. There is something so magical about the Colorblock design in that it truly makes you look 2 sizes smaller. The straps are adjustable with a comfortable back zipper. The fabric is a cotton blend - 98% cotton, 2% spandex
Miracle Stretch Dress
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3455-6-7 New London Times Ponte Knit Cap Sleeve Stretch Sheath Dress Gray Grey 6
Current Bid: $59.99
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3977 New Calvin Klein Sleeveless Faux Knot Fluid Jersey Shift Dress Coral 6
Current Bid: $54.99
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Color Block Sheath
If you are looking for a dress that will instantly make you look 10 pounds thinner this one will do it. Perfect for a day in the office, change you shoes and earrings and you are ready for a night on the town, The shoulders are accented with silver tone zippers. Hidden back zip. Smooth ponte knit poly/rayon/spandex fabric is figure hugging and super comfortable.
Miracle Dressing
Would you buy a dress that is expensive because it makes you look thin?
See results without votingDress Using Illusions of Color
Ladies this look doesnt end with a dress. You can also use the thinking behind this sheath concept to enhance your figure when dressing for any occasion.
Just remember to layer your dark pieces on the outside and wear a bolder colors on the inside. This will give that illusion of shading which is what makes the item create the thinner illusion. Cinch a thin sweater with a dark-colored belt and you complete the effect.
Scarves are also a handy accessory for creating the look. All you need to do is Lay the scarf along the side of the body, drape it over the shoulder and cinch it with a subtle belt. Illusion created and ten pounds are taken away from the eye!
Comments
That dress really does make her look a couple of sizes smaller. I might just need one after the holidays this year. :)
How can one not love a dress like this. I find it amazing and when you put it on it is amazing that you feel 10 punds thinner.
Wow.. that is so flattering.
Karen N - wait till you put this dress on you will be sorry you waited till after the holidays to get one . .just think how gorgeous and thin you will look in this year Christmas pictures with your Miracle dress on!
I'm all for any style that makes a woman look thinner. Thanks for all these newsflashes about body conscious styles, Shari. Now I just have to get my hands on some strong, retracting neoprene. It retracts? Imagine that!
Lady_E- Flattering and the dress is unbelievably comfortable!
Amazing contours and design; these frocks look almost like an optical illusions. It appears as though Stella has done it again. Very intersting hub; thank you!
drbj - Not only does the neoprene retract it is kind of pretty comfortable and waterproof all at the same time. If we women have one dress this is the one to have. .. a true miracle! I am adding one in every color block combination I can find!!!
Great hub Wavegirl, love the pictures 80).....jimmy
Jimmythejock - I think Alison needs one of these miracle dresses for a night on the town that you are taking her on for Christmas!
Wavegirl22,Vote up! I love wearing sexy dresses,I wear to work as a barber all the time the men love it. Great hub!
Right now the only retractable fabric I'm wearing is an ace wrap and boot over a broken ankle, but I enjoyed your hub. Thanks for the fashion ideas.
tirelesstraveler - I hope that bandage is at least a colorful one . Im thinking of all the optical illusions you can do with it! Hope you heal fast and get yourself up and walking in one of these fabulous dresses!



Gypsy48 7 months ago
I love this dress! I am glad there are less expensive knock offs of Stella's design.