As you know I’m a big fan of the jersey drape dress as you could read in a previous article regarding drape dresses. I found quite a few great dresses with a drape element in them. Some are even asymmetrical, which is an extra bonus. They are very comfortable, flattering, fun and often cover up the parts you don’t want others to be aware of. Use for inspiration or buy them online!
Drape dresses from the image above:
1. Alexander Wang 2. Michelle Mason 3. Michael Kors 4. Issa
A few more red drape dresses
1. Michael Kors 2. Michelle Mason 3. Michael Kors 4. Donna Karen
I’m constantly pinning new drapes dresses to my special Pinterest board, so be sure to follow me on Pinterest!
Do you like jersey drape dresses and which is your favorite?
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I Love your choices but I do think jersey dresses can look cheap if not chosen wisely. I just bought two Von furstenberg silk jersey dresses at a consignment store and they’re amazing. They fit so beautifully.
Very true Heather. Jersey dresses are a good example where ‘cheap’ usually does not work. They need to be well designed and have some kind of special design detail or draping element to them, to make it work.
Your choices are all fabulous! I am a big fan of the drape dress, but my favorite ones are by Issa, the fabric and the design seem to flatter so many shapes
Thanks Sharon. I’m not that familiar yet with Issa, but will keep an eye out for it!
I have a purple jersey drape dress which is fine. But I tend to stay away from these kind of dresses. They are usually very figure hugging at hips and bottom (No Go areas). As I am tall and straight, I need to create a definite waist. Usually done by a skirt which is wider at the hem than the waist. But even if they are, often enough they still need a bit of help. I put a petticoat-like underskirt underneath it. The best ones I find in secondhand stores, because the soft ones, only slightly petticoated at the hem, were only made in the fifties. So, yes I like them, but …
Did you ever read my article how to dress the rectangle body shape (http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-the-rectangle-body-shape/)? I don’t think that type needs to define a waist all the time. I also like the straight line as the 3 top examples. Or combine the drape dress with a strong waist jacket.
I am going to read that article.
If I had infinite dollars, I’d buy that last red Donna Karan dress. Sadly, I will have to wait for someone to make a knockoff. At my price point, Dorothy Perkins has had some great draped and twisted dresses lately. I bought a green one and later came back for the same dress in tan with stripes.
I know that dress is pretty expensive… I’m actually liking a lot of Donna Karen this year. Will keep an eye out for the sales! You look gorgeous in that green drape dress though!
My favorites are 2, 3 and 4 and yes I do like jersey especially with a good print.
My favorites too! Yes, the prints are a little underrepresented here…
These types of dresses are among my favorites to wear. I actually bought the red Michael Kors (#3 in the first row) but it was too loose in the waist area so had to go back.
Of the ones you posted I like the Michelle Mason (#2) in the first row and the red Donna Karen (#4) in the second row best.
What I favor about jersey dresses is – if they are cut small enough in the torso – they give you an hourglass shape without having to belt them. That gives me a longer and leaner line. I just got a navy one by Suzi Chin with 3/4 sleeves and the perfect ruching in the waist. Love! Ralph Lauren does nice jersey dresses too.
How fun that you already tried the Michael Kors dress. It looks so nice from the picture. Pity it didn’t fit you. My favorites are probably no. 2 and 3.
PS – I want to wish everyone a very happy Easter weekend!
Thanks. Yes wishing everyone a very happy Easter weekend!
I have two dresses that are cut similar to the Issa dress, and they are like magic. That cut lets me show that I have a waist without being too clingy OR too full on my lower half. In my younger years, I had an hour-glass shape; now it’s more like an hour-and-a-half-glass shape.
“an hour-and-a-half-glass shape” ….. so funny hahaha LOL. Thank you for your humor.
You are too funny Reeda, but great to read that your dresses make you feel like a real hourglass again!
Just for fun, I have uploaded my purple jersey draped dress on your Style Forum, section Style & What I wore.
Down here in Aust we have a wonderful online store doing funky jersey wraps and draped dresses, ‘rebecca ruby’ in some great prints this year. Quality and affordability.
Thanks for visiting and your tip Jill. Will need to check it out!
I love the Michelle mason drape dresses but the sites say they are no longer available! Any idea where else I can get them?
Nice things go fast… Unfortunately, I don’t know. My guess is that they have just sold out of this dress. I have uploaded some more drape dresses that available right now to my drape dresses pinterest board: https://pinterest.com/40plusstyle/drape-and-jersey-dresses/
The ones listed at the top are most likely to still be available.
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