Stun the party in an Alexander McQueen Dress
An Alexander McQueen dress has always been the people’s choice, a fashion crowd favorite and fit for royalty. The late renegade fashion designer, Lee Alexander McQueen was known for his provocative designs and runway presentations that could move and entire room to tears.
The fashion label has since been taken over by Creative Director, Sarah Burton, who has carried the McQueen legacy on quite veraciously. There are very few dresses in history as sensational as Kate Middleton’s wedding gown, and you guessed it, it is an Alexander McQueen original under Sarah Burton’s direction.
Lucky for us, an Alexander McQueen dress is just as easily accessible for the rest of the world too. When selecting an evening dress or formal gown, Alexander McQueen is one of the most decadent labels you can choose. Every woman can spend an evening dressed like a Queen, and here’s exactly how to do it right.
The Alexander McQueen Dress
Whether you’re a powdery pink or black sheer sort of gal, the dark and light sides of womanhood are always elegantly expressed in an Alexander McQueen dress. Pick your choice from vintage lace, tiers of floral silk or cascading ruffles. The value of an Alexander McQueen dress increases because of their versatility. There are countless ways to wear a single gown to maximize the number of your looks.
For a fairytale look, pair your dress with romantic jewelry and a silk capelet, or let sexy lingerie peek through for a racy vibe. You’ll always have options dressing it up or dressing it down no matter how formal or informal your event may be.
Alexander McQueen Footwear
Along with an Alexander McQueen dress, every woman should own at least one pair of Alexander McQueen shoes. They’re stunning, iconic and always sky high. You know for yourself, us women have a soft spot for our shoes. These shoes make hearts melt. Alexander McQueen is all about the drama and theatrics – let your feet have a little fun too.
Alexander McQueen Size Chart
Alexander McQueen Hair & Jewelry
The Alexander McQueen AW16 presentation at London Fashion Week served up some of the most glamorous hair moments of the entire fashion season. You too can achieve the textured runway look for your next event by twisting, wrapping and braiding your hair and adding loads of sparkly jewelry.
Next, accessorize your wrists with the heirloom inspired jewels we saw from the collection or even from your current jewelry box and a twinkling statement evening bag.
The McQueen woman as explained by Sarah, drifts between dream and reality. She is a night creature who blooms after dark. She’s a rebel, she’s romantic, she’s hyper feminine with mysterious confidence – a bouquet of charisma most women dream to achieve.
Let Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen make your next special event be your most glamorous and memorable fashion moment to date. Truthfully, any Alexander McQueen dress from the AW16 collection will be a show stopper.
About the Author
Alex English is the Head of Content Marketing at italist.com, building on a lifelong passion for fashion and luxury. After publishing a lifestyle blog for nearly ten years and obtaining an MBA in Milan at SDA Bocconi, one of Europe’s top business schools, he joined the italist team in 2019. His work since then has focused on upper-funnel messaging, brand storytelling, establishing italist as a thought leader in the space, and enriching the customer experience on the platform. Find him on LinkedIn.