The sexy and current animal print dress meets the LBD: it’s the best of both worlds. Aminaka Wilmot‘s dress covers the territory of two classics in a completely unconventional manner. The abstracted pattern, a mysterious mix of shrewd spots and graphic fur-inspired elements, is neutral (thanks to the simplicity of black, white, and gray) yet beguiling. But it’s the amazing craftsmanship of the way this deceptively simple dress is constructed that makes it something truly special.
The Scandinavian duo of Maki Aminaka and Marcus Wilmot is known for being “obsessive about shape and silhouette” and that fixation has paid off. The twists and turns and delicate asymmetry of this impeccably draped sheath make it shockingly flattering. With one capped sleeve, rouching to accentuate the neck, and a lightly cinched waist, you’ll be a picture of unfussy chic. As in, “Who me? I just threw this on and had no idea I looked totally hot.” Yeah, right. On Net-a-Porter for $970.
Pair with: Let the twisted neckline take center stage, and then lead your admirers’ eyes upward to your dangling earrings. In addition to being Frugal Snob-approved, Chan Luu‘s sterling silver and onyx drop earrings have both rusticity and sparkle. On Net-a-Porter for $75.
