Self Portrait is a new fashion house we’ve been following avidly. The fledgling brand has a little over a year under its belt, but it has already dressed an army of fashion enthusiasts.
The brand’s almost instantaneous rise to fame is not surprising if you look at its amazing collections. The clothes boast a modern structure, construction, and silhouette but maintain the whimsical panache that we have come to expect from Self Portrait.
Take a look at this popular sheer lace dress:
Self Portrait “Iris” Embroidered Dress, $650
This dress is so expertly crafted that it made instant fans out of some celebrities. It has been worn by several famous personalities, including these two:
1. Emily Taaffe styled the dress with a pair of black low-heeled sandals and a black clutch
Emily Taaffe was stunning at the Jameson Empire Awards in a gorgeous white Self-Portrait dress at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, in London on March 29, 2015 (Credit: Mario Mitsis / WENN / Daniel Deme / Daniel Tanner)
2. Carmen Ejogo took inspiration from the dress’s collar and teamed it up with a pair of blue d’Orsay pumps
Carmen Ejogo a mixed-pattern, sheer white dress by Self Portrait at the 16th Annual InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globe after-party in Los Angeles on January 12, 2015 (Credit: Mario Mitsis / WENN / Daniel Deme / Daniel Tanner)
Who do you think wore the Self Portrait “Iris” dress better? The styling is similar, but we think Carmen pulled it off better.
The dress could have easily flattered Emily’s figure, but her haphazardly done hair and plain accessories downplayed the look. Meanwhile, the “Selma” actress did it right with the pop of colors and the clean coif.
If you thought this dress was stunning, you should check out similar dresses from the same brand at Shopbop:
1. Self Portrait “Patchwork Lace” Dress, $520.00
2. Self Portrait “Graciella” Dress, $640.00
What do you think? Which celebrity did more justice to the dress?