Spotted on the Red Carpet: Voluminous Gowns

Volume is about to get big this season. At least in the gowns department.

Runway

Alexis Mabille Fall 2013 Couture

Alexis Mabille Spring 2013 Couture

Armani Prive Spring 2013 Couture

Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture

Real Way

 Cate Blanchett always wows in statement-making gowns and this Christian Dior Fall 2013 Couture gown is no exception at the premiere of her film Blue Jasmine.

In love with Dakota Fanning wearing Alexander McQueen at the Venice International Film Festival.

Your Way

Take baby steps and incorporate volume into your wardrobe by working pieces with ruffles. A step further from peplum, try hemlines with bigger ruffles for that flounce.

Ultimate Ruffle Dress (£59.00) - Miss Selfridge

Pencil Skirt with Ruffles (S$79.90) - Zara

Playing with waistlines by dropping them or loosening the fit of them dresses also works. Flared skirts is a great and subtle way to bring volume.

Open Back Dress by Boutique (S$219.00) - Topshop

Striped Mini Skirt (S$79.90) - Zara

The material of the dress is important in determining the volume of the item. The more structured the piece, the more likely the flounce is fixed. A leather/pleather midi skirt is a great example.

Leather Full Skirt (S$349.00) - Zara

Edwina Dress (USD445) - Elizabeth and James (via Piperlime)