Catherine Malandrino Sambala Camisole Dress - *Updated 5/13/10*

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Thank you very much to reader Sarah who sent me this fabulous find!

Catherine Malandrino's flower embroidered dress retailed for $425 at Net-A-Porter before it completely sold out.


Venus has an incredibly similar dress in black that retails for a much more budget friendly $54. Reader Sarah said she's already received hers and she adores it! Click here if you're interested in purchasing this version.


*Update - 3/26/10* - Reader Elaine emailed me another great lookalike from Forever 21. It retails for $29.80 and you can click here to purchase.


*Update - 5/13/10* - This is a top instead of a dress, but when I spotted it at Forever 21 I knew I had to post it as another CM inspired alternative. It retails for $19.80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Catherine Malandrino Ingenue Dress - Update 6/6/09

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This sundress by Catherine Malandrino retails for $425 at Shopbop.



Can't afford the real deal? Try this alternative from Forever21 for $29.80. It does not come in the blue color like the CM dress above, but it is available in white, grey (pictured), and peach. Click here to purchase.


Product Code: 2046810240

*Update 6/6/09* - If you missed out on the Forever21 version of this dress, Ann Taylor Loft has a great option that is currently on sale for $39.99 (down from $69). Click on the photo below to purchase (only available in yellow).

Inspired by...Catherine Malandrino

This dress by Catherine Malandrino retails for $595 at Shopbop.



When I saw this dress by Adrianna Papell, it reminded me of the Catherine Malandrino dress above. I know the design/color of the detail is different, but I thought it was a great "inspired by" item. Click here to purchase it on sale for $98.90 at Nordstrom.

Catherine Malandrino Flora Dress

This dress is from a past season and is no longer available, but originally retailed for $495 at Net-A-Porter.


Like the look? Try this similar style from Ruche. It retails for $38.99 and currently only comes in the brown color shown. Click here to purchase.

Catherine Malandrino Silver Stud Dress *UPDATE*

**Update: This dress is available again on F21's site in all sizes!**

This Catherine Malandrino dress retails for $434 at Electric Lady Land.


For a similar look, try this Forever21 dress. The studs are gold instead of silver, and the sleeves are a little bit longer - but it's a good alternative if you are on a budget. It's $27.80 and you can click here to purchase.



*Product Code: 2045144205

Catherine Malandrino Silk Blouson Babydoll Dress

This dress was spotted on Whitney from MTV's show The Hills, and is pretty much sold out everywhere I've looked. It originally retailed near the $500 mark.



I've found a couple alternatives for this dress, one from Bebe which does not have the circle detail on the bottom band like the CM dress but is very similar. It retails for $119 and you can click here to purchase (unfortunately only XSmall is left online).


Not an Xsmall, but still love the look? Try this version from F21! It has the same circle detailing as the Catherine Malandrino dress, but is only 29 inches long (approx.) so it's not for the faint of heart! :) Also the back is slightly different than the CM dress. It retails for $24.80 and you can purchase it by clicking here.

Product Code: 2046557529

Catherine Malandrino Embroidered Tank Dress

This gorgeous Catherine Malandrino dress retails for $462.



If you love this dress, try this cute little lookalike from Alloy. It is a little shorter than the CM dress above, but would be a great summer sundress! It also comes in black and retails for $44.50 (it comes in a wide range of sizes, some of the larger sizes are $46.50). Click here to purchase.