Skater Dress: From the Ice to the Runway

If you are one who have a difficult time finding the perfect dress that flatters your body, then you ought to try a skater dress, which nips in at the waist, has a fitted bodice and circle skirt. Skater dress is popular this summer and we have Sonja Henie, a ten time world figure skating champion to thank for introducing us to this flattering dress that we saw gracing the fashion runways.

Photos by Marcio Madeira, Monica Feudi and Versus

Designers drew inspirations from the sports arena and put their modern twists into the fashion world when the skater dress first appeared in Stella McCartney and Dior Spring 2010 ready-to-wear collections as well as Versus Fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection. Since then, the skater dress has skated its way into high street stores and it's still a summer staple dress. So, turn heads this summer in this fabulous number available in short, flirtatious hemlines in lace, whimsical prints or trendy colours. Here are my top 10 picks ranging from RM28-RM65:

LuckyLucky Fashion Net; RM28; available in pink and black
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LuckyLucky FashionNet; RM31; available in beige and black
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Acewin (located at Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza); RM39; available in red and white
Also available at Little Bits in orange

eBay; RM41/US$12.69; free worldwide delivery
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eBay; RM42; available in black, green and blue; free worldwide delivery
Also available at Little Bits
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eBay; RM43/US$13.49; available in beige and black; free worldwide delivery
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eBay; RM45/US$13.99; free worldwide delivery
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Zalora; RM49; available in blue, pink and white
Enter promo code "DIVASPECIAL" to get 10% off all purchases
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Lulu Bear Fashion; RM49; available in mint green and black
Also available at eBay
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Supermodel Wardrobe; RM65; available in turquoise, blue and black
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The skater dress is the epitome of femininity with its beautiful and flirtatious silhouette that flatters all body shapes - whether to accentuate or fake a desirable hourglass figure. I love that this dress can be worn at all occasions. Dress it up by putting on a pair of stilettos and a clutch and you're good to go for a night out in town with your girlfriends. You could even dress it down as a day summer dress by pairing it with sandals or loafers and a cross-body bag like what I did when I went sightseeing at Bukit Tinggi. You don't need to put on a pair of skates to make this dress work, but you could always wear a skater dress the next time you go for ice skating and bring out the figure skater in you!

Simply Nice skater dress; RM33; available in other colours and whimsical prints (similar here)
River Island bag; £35/RM175; available in black and cream
Primark sunglasses; £1.50/RM7.50
Topshop earrings; £3/RM15
Matalan sandals; £7.99/RM40
Random belt; price unavailable

Photos by Tan Wei Jin

 Simply Nice Fashion House

No 27, Lebuh Nipah 5

Sungai Nibong

11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.

3:30pm - 10:00pm (closed on Thursday)

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What do you think?

What are your thoughts on skater dress? Would you wear one? Which is your favourite? How would you style it? If you know of other places to shop for affordable skater dress, do share with me.
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