Petticoat Dress

A fun and flirty dress to twirl around in.

Kate Spade Petticoat

I absolutely love this tulle and rosette underskirt from Kate Spade. So cute underneath dresses, skirts, and coats. Such a fun and girly statement piece.

Pink and Black

Betsey Johnson does pink and black.

Betsey Johnson

On my Christmas wish list, this black crinoline petticoat from Betsey Johnson.

Betsey Johnson-My Must Have for Fall

My must have accessories for updating my fall wardrobe are something purple-THE color this autumn and a petticoat to layer under dresses, skirts, and coats. What better choice that this wonderful purple petticoat by the always brilliant Betsey Johnson? How fabulous will this look peeking out of gray flannel, tweed, chocolate brown, or black? The list of what this will go with is endless. Wait until you see this color in person-it's a very elegant and understated deep smoky plum.

Aubergine and Deep Plum

From fashion to interior design, aubergine and deep plum are an elegant, sophisticated, and chic trend this fall. A gorgeous choice for the walls of a dining room, bedroom, powder room, study, anywhere! Not ready to commit to a whole room? Try a sofa, silk taffeta or velvet curtains, a leather ottoman, or a ceiling. Be on the lookout for a great piece in aubergine or plum to add to your wardrobe. Have you seen Betsey Johnson's new tiered skirt/petticoat in plum-to die for!

(Photos courtesy of Elle Decor, the New York Times, Teen Vogue, Ideal Home, Apartment Therapy, House to Home, and Urban Outfitters)

Petticoat Girl

Nowadays I think twice before buying and adding things to my wardrobe. I ask myself, "Are you going to wear it at least ten times in the first few months?" If the answer is no, then I pass. A petticoat would be a fun purchase. It's actually something that's been on my mind for the past few weeks. That may be a sign to go ahead and buy one. I think I'd get good use out of one. Ever since seeing the full and poofy crinoline skirts in black, white, and pink at the Betsey Johnson store, I've wanted to get one of my own. A girl at Betsey came out of the dressing room wearing a strapless creation, with a petticoat peeking out, and it was just about the cutest thing ever. That would be a wonderful look for prom. I'm not sure I'd be willing to fork over $190 for theirs though, unless I wore it to death. There's one I found at Patricia Field that I like because of its neon layers. But it's not tulle, which means, I still may hold out until I find the perfect one. I'll show you a few petticoats I've found, most reasonably priced. While a petticoat looks great under a party dress, it can also be styled to create a classic and refined look. 

1. betseyjohnson.com $190

2. patriciafield.com $84

3. patriciafield.com $24

4. sockdreams.com $35.00 

5. 3wishes.com $23

6. edressme.com  sonia rykiel $255 

Giambattista Valli- a timeless and graceful look is created when Valli uses petticoats in his spring 09' runway show.  

Betsey Johnson- the multiple layers and fullness of Betsey's dress makes a fun and ultra-feminine statement. 

(runway pics courtesy of style.com)