(Fashion)

How To Wear Haute Couture In Real Life

by Shannon Nash

Haute couture, although seemingly unobtainable, is definitely a look we can wear in everyday life. Giambattista’s SS14 couture show is a great place to find inspiration. Giamba’s show was filled with gorgeous embellishments that decorated necklines and bejeweled dresses and tops. Although most of us won’t be snapping up these one-of-a-kind couture frocks, there’s no reason you can’t integrate this style into your wardrobe now. Look for tops with gorgeous, couture-inspired details that you can wear with your skinny jeans. Get ready, get set, couture!

Couture-Style Embellishments

Eye Candy

Giambattista Valli Crystal Embellished Top, $2,055

Monochromatic embellishments are a great way to ease into the world of beads and crystals.

Garden Party

Preen Embellished Aden Top, $1770

Embellished with colorful floral crystals, this tank will pair perfectly with your black boyfriend blazer.

Blushing Beauty

Tory Burch Vesper Top, $395

With little clusters of rhinestones and beads, this preppy number is made for your next fancy brunch.

Crystal Clear

Diane Von Furstenberg Embellished Silk Top, $650

Nothing wrong with a little disco in the office, right? Add a fur jacket to make it work for a dinner date.

Perfectly Polished

Marc Jacobs Embellished Satin Top, $995

A touch of couture at the neckline totally counts. Pair this burgundy underpinning with a motorcycle jacket to give the look an edge.

Seeing Stars

Pinko Embellished Tank Top, $283

Who says you can't wear jeans with couture? Pair this tunic with dark skinny jeans and a killer pair of heels.

Dark Crystal

Lanvin Crystal Embellished Top, $1292

Giant crystals and gorgeous satin make this black top anything but ordinary.

Pretty In Pink

Rebecca Taylor Rhinestone Flutter Blouse, $325

This flirty shape works great with layers. Add a skinny scarf, stacks of bracelets and a flowy cashmere cardigan.

Touch Of Bling

Topshop Embellished Tank, $72

Put a collar shirt under this bejeweled shell for the perfect power lunch look.