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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Like it or not? - JAIRO Zip-Up Corset Halter Dress

Exposed zippers are one of the biggest fashion trends of the season and for good reason. They're hot!

Zippers are no longer just a functional piece of hardware, they also serve as a stylish embellishment for clothing. Exposed zippers were first seen on the 2007 runways of Lanvin, Derek Lam and Chloé and they are still as, or even more, popular a year later.

I came across this black halter dress with exposed zipper front and while I think the dress looks cool from far, closer inspection reveals a texture that reminds me a lot of a papier mache craft project and that turns me off. Aside from this negative, however, I think the dress is quite cute and sexy!


What do you think? Hot dress or cheap craft project?
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38 comments:

  1. EeliOctober 4, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    Hmmm i think the idea/concept of zipper exposure is creative but gor some reason i'm not completely 'meshing' with this design :(

    Maybe you're right in that its the fabric? Oooh, i don't know..... :P

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  2. SongyOctober 4, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    that's sexy alright and the two tone stockings are just as cool.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    i think it's perfect if you're looking for a sexy look. but, i like the zipper trend in less sexy items because i think an exposed zipper is already sexy on it's own. throwing it on a corset lacey dress makes it a little too vavavoom!

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  4. ElizabethOctober 4, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    It's a cool idea. Executed correctly, it can look superb. I bet you could get a dress, and simply sew a full zipper on top of it, just for looks. Who cares if it's functional?

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  5. Letitia - The Fashion EditorOctober 4, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    egh not at all cute lol...fabric looks way too cheap, and the benfit of center front zippers is that you are garunteed great fit. anywho, it is a trend i love and i actually have 3 pieces in my upcoming collections with exposed zippers..it will be hot!

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  6. NatalieOctober 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    This specific one isn't all that.
    But the zippers thing does looks interesting.

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  7. Rebecca JaneOctober 4, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    hmm, I am not sure how I feel about the whole exposed zipper. In some looks I think it can be great, but others not so much.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    I enjoy the look. I have a few pieces of clothing that shows off the zipper. And yes, this dress is wicked. I would be able to work with it.

    xx

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  9. SeekerOctober 4, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Well, I'm not a fan of that dress, but I'm loving the exposed zippers.

    xoxo

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  10. starbrainedOctober 4, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    I adore zippers. I don't know, there's something really raw and unprocessed about them that i like

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  11. AnonymousOctober 5, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    This is tricky. I think its a little more on the trashy side, but if worn with the right accessories I think it could be cute.

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  12. Sharon October 5, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    Hi there!! I reckon if it's quality throughout, it can be a great trend!! Have a good weekend my dear!

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  13. natalie.October 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    Insane dress!

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  14. DaisyChainOctober 5, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    Whilst I do love the exposed zipper trend,
    I am not quite sure about that dress.

    Much love,
    L x

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  15. yiqin;October 5, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    I like the zip detail but it doesnt really look like a corset to me?! Hmmm

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  16. MónicaOctober 5, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    The idea is original and cool, but I don't like the final effect. To me it's more like a cheap craft project...

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  17. Toni AlexisOctober 5, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    I love exposed zippers. Not a fan of this dress :(

    xoxo

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  18. simplystephOctober 6, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    i think its quite sexy, but im just a self conscious person so i`d be afraid of the zipper undo-ing

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  19. AngelaOctober 6, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    sexy, b/c i have one almost exactly like it by versace.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 6, 2008 at 1:36 AM

    love the dress, why do a cheap diy when the dress is so cheap?

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  21. MarianOctober 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    I like all the exposed hardware and zips.It reminds me of the eighties,punk and for some reason I think it works dependant on clever styling.
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    kisses dear!
    marian

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  22. maverickandloveOctober 6, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    personally, i like it... i think depending on the shoes, hair, and bag it can be made to look cheap or very expensive. i lvoe the zipper in the front, just make sure no one pulls it down... that would be horrible!

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  23. TriciaOctober 6, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    i love the exposed zipper, and I'm kind of obsessed with the contrasting tights, but the dress, not so much. I think you're right about the fabric.

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  24. sarayOctober 6, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    i like the idea - but i think it looks cheap

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  25. Nina (Femme Rationale)October 6, 2008 at 11:59 PM

    i love exposed zippers. anything that toughens up a garment, i'm all for.

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  26. Leeann @ Join the GossipOctober 7, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    I don't like that dress really...it may be the purple tights on one side...I do like zipper dresses. I have one that I actually plan on wearing tomorrow =)

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  27. S (formerly of Modern-Guilt)October 7, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    I like the exposed zipper look A LOT but not so much that specific dress.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    Zippers are no longer just a functional piece of hardware,

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  29. christinaOctober 7, 2008 at 2:02 PM

    I really like the corset styling and the zipper down the middle, but I really can't agree with it being a halter top. It just makes it look a bit trashy to me.

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  30. Christina LeeOctober 7, 2008 at 2:06 PM

    it's a cool look but not for me!

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  31. UnknownOctober 7, 2008 at 2:27 PM

    yeah, i'm not a fan of the fabric too much. i do like the style of the dress, though. the exposed zipper...i'm not too sure in this context. however, i'm ok with the concept in general.

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  32. BliciousOctober 7, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    i love exposed zippers but i'm not loving the dress.

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  33. UnknownOctober 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    i'm lovin' the exposed zipper trend and this dress is hot!

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  34. Lil MidgetOctober 10, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    YUMMY!!!!!!!

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  35. Elisa KwonOctober 11, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Personally, I love the idea of something like this... if I had it I would definitely tone it down with some feminine touches (that's just me) but I think on the right person, worn in the right way, it would be pretty great!

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  36. WutheringOctober 16, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    i like it, yet, i would want it large enough to wear a white cotton shirt or something.

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  37. AnonymousNovember 15, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Great, I'm a fan of that dress, and I'm loving the exposed zippers.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    very sexy and trendy. love the zipper dress

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