Along with overalls, slip dresses, and crop tops, baby-doll dresses are the latest '90s fashion staple to receive a chic-as-hell refresh. But not to worry, we're not revisiting those grunge-tastic collared frocks and satiny Empire-waisted pieces, which are iconic by the way.
Because this time around, baby-doll dresses enjoy an elevated comeback, as only the Paris Fashion Week runways will do.
Chloé creative director Claire Waight Keller reimagined the swingy minidress for her #ChloeGirls with intricate lace embroidery and delicate ruching.
Isabel Marant gave her Empire-waisted frock flirty layers of ruffles and a sultry collar bone-baring neckline. ALL the cool girls will be wearing this dress come spring.
This is how you wear a baby-doll dress to prim-and-proper afternoon high tea (and not a Pearl Jam concert), courtesy of Alessandro Dell'Acqua of Rochas.
Yes, Kendall Jenner walked the Givenchy runway (everyone freak out!), but my attention was focused on Cara Delevingne in this dream of a lace crochet minidress and over-the-knee boots that will be THE accessory of the season.
So, yes, Hedi Slimane did send a Courtney Love-esque baby-doll dress down the Saint Laurent runway for fall 2013. But for spring 2015, he took the silhouette to a new, slightly more grown-up level with retro florals, sheer sleeves, and a pretty bow at the neckline. A wide leather belt, studded platform sandals, and an intense Blue Steel stares make for the perfect accessories.
Which baby-doll dress reboot is your favorite? Will you revisit this trend?
