Outfit-spiration: ladylike dressing

Feminine shapes in soft pastel tones and luxurious fabrics are having their time in the spotlight with fashion houses Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana all referencing the style. Lace, sorbet colours, frills, flounce… ladylike luxe is definitely having a moment. Yet for all the catwalk theatrics, the revival of a more ladylike sophistication equates with some seriously chic clothes an...

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The Louis Vuitton runway could only be described as ultra-feminine: calf-length dresses in pastel tones were covered in delicate tassels to create this romantic look.
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Pearlescent blazers paired with pencil skirts were decorated with Louis Vuitton’s signature subtle tassel detailing.
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Natalie Dormer sided with the ladylike style of dressing.
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Elle Fanning, with her pale complexion and innocent features, naturally falls into a more feminine style of dressing. Here she wore a stunning Rodarte gown.
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Another Jil Sander model creation: an intricately cut dress with a delicate pink-sleeved cardigan.
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Dolce and Gabbana also embraced a feminine twist: lace and layering was a common motif.
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Here a model walks in a chic ensemble of black and white applied to delicate materials.
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Christian Dior had front row attendees in a flurry as they witnesses pleated dresses in soft fabrics float past.
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Cinched waists and embellishments add to this ladylike look.
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Kate Bosworth, the ultimate style chameleon, sided with the feminine trend: here she wears a chic Prada dress with gold strappy heels.
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Victoria Beckham is renowned for designing pieces that flatter a woman’s form. Here she wears one of her own designs, which she has paired with a baby blue cardigan.
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Leslie Mann recently wore a Nina Ricci gown in soft pink hues.
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Lily Collins wore a high-necked gown in a sheer textile. A high neckline is an intergral part of the ladylike trend.
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Camilla Belle has always preferred ladylike shapes in gorgeous textiles. Here she wears an olive hued gown with slight embellishments.
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Jamie King is a lover of vintage fashion, w3hich often means she dons ultra-feminine pieces. Here she wears a Porter Grey side split dress.
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Rachel Bilson wore a Chanel lace cocktail dress, the colour and lace make it the ultimate ladylike statement piece.
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Mia Wasikowska wore a patterned Prada dress with a cinched waist at the 65th Cannes film festival – giving her a womanly silhouette. Tip: if your dress is shapeless, give it a ladylike feel with a waisted belt.
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Diane Kruger is seen at the Haiti Carnival Benefit in a Jason Wu gown in soft, sheer materials, all layered over a lace bodice. Can anyone say pretty?
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Namoi Watts dons Gucci at the Vanity Fair Dinner Party. The feathered trim adds to the feminine-luxe feel.
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Model Lily Cole has sided with the ladylike tribe: here she wears a lace-sleeved shawl.
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Taylor Swift, an undeniable romantic, wears an Elie Saab scarlet, lace gown to the Billboard Awards. This is glamour epitomised.
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Nelly Furtado donned a lace dress with a high collar – very demure.
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Zooey Deschanel wore a Moschino ‘60s-inspired gown at the Billboard Awards. Retro-inspired pieces are often intrinsically feminine.
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Vanessa Paradis chose a multi coloured Chanel dress with an asymmetrical strap. The colour, shape and sheen all lend themselves to ladylike dressing.
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Bella Heathcote arrived at the ‘Dark Shadows’ premiere in a Chanel dress with district femme flair.
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Leighton Meester wore a Marchesa gown to the recent Met Gala. The golden hue and tulle train were a Victorian-inspired vision.
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Alice Eve arrived at ‘The Raven’ premier in a Prada baby blue dress. The flattering neckline paired with a cinched waist makes this a ladylike hit.
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Nina Dobrev wore gold satin gown to the CW upfront event. The shape and colour were both classic making this feminine choice a smart option.

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Outfit-spiration: ladylike dressing

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