Bustier Tops and Dresses are Heating Up Fall

September 6, 2013

Heat Up Autumn with Bustier Tops and Dresses

Zero + Maria Cornejo

This is how an all-black look is done — with texture. From the fur scarf/muff to the basket weave bustier top, this says real style and subtle sex appeal all at once.

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Jason Wu

This is like Greek goddess meets warrior princess, and we like, very much. Though it's from Spring 2013, you can't go wrong with this combination of feminine and edgy any time of year.

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Lanvin

Here's another amazing way to go all black: Use a corseted bustier top and major jewelry pieces to add points of interest. These necklaces and bug pins are very right now.

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Zac Posen

This was a hit for spring, but will be as equally amazing in fall. From the color and print to the shape, Zac Posen loves his women well defined. And we love him for it!
Organza

Bluefly, Vera Wang $177.59
Racy Lacy

Last Call, Rebecca Taylor $118.62
Flight of Fancy

Forever21 $19.80
Cameo

Neiman Marcus $157
Tangerine

Trina Turk Amazon $124.60
Sass and Stripe

Sass and Bide, Shopbop $390
Beaded

Neiman Marcus, Alice and Olivia $244

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.