Calling All Prom Queens!

Here at Get Waisted we're limbering up for prom season. With all the beautiful young things preparing to party, with months of exam slogging ahead, it's the biggest night of the academic year with every girl wanting to look her best. And we all know that bespoke is the best a girl can get.

Whether inspired by a favourite red carpet creation....

.....or simply creating a wonderfully unique and individual statement, we can make that dress of your dreams.

With each garment taking roughly six weeks to make, from start to finish, preparation is key. Choosing the right fabric, trim, shape and fit are essential and we're here to guide you through every stage up to the big event.

So, strike while the iron's hot and give Toni a call on 01273 779 978, to arrange a free consultation. We guarantee you'll be the belle of the ball!!!

Our Spring Summer Key Trends

Spring Summer '12 sees a wealth of trends for us lucky girls to choose from. With fashion runways in full bloom across London, New York, Paris and Milan, floral's play a big part in what we'll be wearing this season, as shown here on the catwalk at Dolce & Gabbana.

At Get Waisted, we've our own range of floral dress delights, with these knock out red numbers, shown with or without over skirt, giving a day to night transformation using a simple layering effect.

Provocative and ultra sophisticated, flash the flesh looks are big news this season too. Here's (left to right) Alice Temperley, Get Waisted and Valentino, all showing what a sheer delight this trend can be.

The beauty of Get Waisted is that we're able to combine personal style with new season trends to create a look that's both unique and just right for you. Whether for a special occasion, big event, or simply to stand out from the crowd, drop us a line and schedule your free SS12 consultation.

Fabulous Fenwick Fashion Show

This week saw Get Waisted www.getwaisted.co.ukin a flurry of fashion activity, with a collection of our dresses being put through their catwalk paces at Brighton College's Fenwick House Fashion Show. The kids did themselves proud with their fabulous attitude, professional approach and striking good strutts!

Rocking the catwalk aside, this brilliant event raised a fantastic £1500 for charity, with proceeds shared between Chestnut Tree House and B-Eat. So lets get started with a run down of the night...

Short, sweet and embellished, we start with a couple of crackers. A gorgeous little black dress in beautiful silk velvet with sumptuous feather trim to neck and hem, alongside a cross shoulder, silver duchess, silk satin dress, embellished with organza roses.

Next up is this beautiful full length red carpet gown, in red crepe silk, which can be worn strapless or as halter neck as shown, followed by a trio of glammed up girls with three corset based looks. In the centre, a black duchess satin, body con dress, with chiffon inlaid panel to the front. On the right, a one shoulder red corset, embellished with black organza silk trim, and on the left, a stunning black and white corset dress with large bow detail at the back.

Two more short and simple dresses here. First a stunning black duchess satin dress, with bright purple dupion silk sash, and detachable sleeve. Then this striking, electric blue, strapless dress in luxurious dupion silk.

We took a lot of orders the night and would just like to say a huge thanks and congratulations to everyone involved. Can't wait for next years event! Now back to the catwalk........

Spring is Sprung

Right now at Get Waisted, we are all about celebrating the joyful colours of spring. Across the spectrum of the rainbow, from delicate pastels to vibrant neons, everyone needs a bit of colour in their life.

Mary Kantrazous beautifully coloured, graphic prints with a 'sculpted' structure were a breath of fresh air on the catwalks at the recent London Fashion Week. Her bursts of colour have been an inspiration for some of the most style conscious celebrities, such as Alexa Chung and Keira Knightly.

At Get Waisted we've taken this colour palette to heart and are having a blast designing new items in the spirit of spring. Our striking, tribal print, strapless dress delivers lightness, brightness and shape while our waist defining corset belts add a flash of vivid colour and classic feminine style.  

And, with Mothers Day just around the corner, what would make a better gift for the Mum who has everything than a bespoke Get Waisted garment? 

Stand out from the crowd this season, with a spring in your step. Don't delay, place your order today! 

Fashion Week to Oscars World

After the fever of London Fashion Week, our spike heels barely touched the ground before we were catapulted into the delirium of up all night, full on, Oscars glamour. With this speedy turnaround, it was comforting to find a link between these major events in the form of peplums. Very popular at both New York and London Fashion Week, here's a few examples Burberry's AW12 'Town and Field' collection.

Providing good structure and hiding a multitude of sins, peplums are a gift for adding curves and defining waists. Here at Get Waisted we have all the skills to create a silhouette that's right for you.

Crossing over to the Oscars, both actress Michelle Williams, and comedienne Tina Fey, sported this trend with elegance and style. Tina wears a custom made, midnight blue, Carolina Herrera, gown complimented with a slick up-do and statement drop earrings. Michelle opts for orange, tiered, Louis Vuitton, perfectly complimented with her modern crop, 30 carats of stunning choker necklace and a bow brooch pinned to her waist. 

Other stand out looks for us on the night were the curve accentuating dresses worn by these two voluptuous ladies. J-Lo, shimmered in a very daring Zuhair Marad gown with a plunging neckline. Dressing to all her strengths is Octavia Spencer in a Tadashi Shoji, sunray, beaded oyster gown, all feminine elegance and classic style.

Harder for mere mortals to pull of is this Gwyneth Paltrows look, an all towering column of blondness in this caped Tom Ford number. Our other bronzed babe of the night, Cameron Diaz, looked effortless in Gucci with fire-flash sequins rising from the hem, she manages to pull off subtle and sexy all at the same time.

Keeping with the metallic theme, Meryl Streep sparkled in a Lanvin, draped gold lame gown, with earrings to match, while George Clooney's date, Stacy Keibler, looked striking in this sculptured, off the shoulder, Marchesa number.

Our final mention must go to Glenn Close. We salute her choice of colour, dark green being an unusual red carpet choice. Her hour glass Zac Posen, gown with a tuxedo style jacket manages to be bold, sultry and sophisticated. 

If you have an occasion in mind, or just want a stand out look, just drop us a line to discuss all your dramatic dressing needs. 

Age of Elegance

Taking Adele's stunning old style Hollywood glamour look from last weeks Grammy's as your lead, why not let the 1940’s and 50’s inspire you this season. All feminine curves, cinched waists, voluptuous peplums, dramatic decolletage and high-heel arches. These features aren’t just the holy grail of fashion, they're also one of the key effects in feminine beauty. Curvy means sexy, womanly, grown up, and seductive.

Just to illustrate the point, we've gathered a selection of our favourite old time sirens in our very own hall of feminine fame. Take it away Sophia Loren, Marylin Monroe, Jane Russell & Rita Hayward...... 

Naturally, a fashion label like Get Waisted should turn to its heritage of curvaceous clothes for inspiration. It's all about the curves and if it’s not there naturally, a consultation with Toni to create one of our bespoke corsets or beautifully cut dresses, will create this look just for you.

Signing off for this week and bringing our inspiration right up to date we've selected a few of our favourite contemporary curvys too; Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce, Sophie Dahl, Jennifer Hudson and J-Lo.

Next up, London Fashion Week...... 

Someone Like Adele

How much do we love Adele?!!

Watching her clean up with a whopping 6 Grammy awards last weekend was only to be topped by her fabulous new look. A sophisticated lady indeed, reminiscent of old Hollywood, she was all womanly curves, soft blond bouffant and scarlet red lips. Her custom made Armani dress beautifully set off this siren look, featuring three quarter length sleeves, black mesh covered sequins and a cinched waist.

Winning every award she was nominated for, she received a 30 second standing ovation from the star studded audience for her moving performance of ‘Rolling in the Deep’. In keeping with her red carpet entrance she took to the stage in yet another gorgeous mesh and sequin black dress, this time complemented with smokey eyes and nude lips.

You can totally see the joy on her face as she poses with all her awards at the end of the night, sporting her third and final outfit, a soft, black, velvet, Burberry number.

So, we’ve just enough time to catch our breath, sit back and wait to see how many awards she’s  going to bag at the Brits on Tuesday……..Can’t wait!!