The bardot dress: A perfect and simple garment

With puffed sleeves, short sleeves, with necklines... Learn about the origin of the Bardot dress, protagonist of events and ceremonies.

Have you ever imagined wearing a garment so well that it would be baptized with your name? Well, that is the case of the dress we are going to talk about today, which confirms that classics are classics for a thousand and one reasons.

A flattering neckline, which falls gracefully on the shoulders, highlighting the line of the collarbone, stylizing the figure, creating a triangle, was used in its beginnings by Eugenia de Montijo, certainly a neckline worthy of royalty, but who put it in the boom in the sixties was the french actress Brigitte Bardot, no matter if she wore it at a gala or casually, no one did it like her, a symbol of inspiration for those who opted for a piece of this style, that's how the bardot dress was named by the one who wore it to perfection. 

The origin of Bardot Dress

It was Bardot who popularized it, but other actresses of the time were inclined to this dress, such is the case of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and personalities like Jackie Kennedy, who chose it as her wedding dress with John F. Kennedy. Brigitte Bardot, is an actress, professional ballet dancer, writer and activist born on September 28, 1934, in the capital of fashion, Paris-France.

The Bardot dress was not the only trend that Brigitte left us, undoubtedly an icon of fashion that will transcend thanks to the teachings of style that bear his signature, some of them are: the mini skirt, the masculine shirt, the vichy squares, pigtails with bow, the fringe in v, the sailor style cap, not to mention that she was the first to wear the first bikini and show it publicly on the beach of the Hotel Carton in 1956 while the Cannes Film Festival was taking place. 

Riviera Chic, was a term she used, to refer to pants, stripes and bikini, the latter would earn her the label as a troublemaker, as for the time it caused a stir. Today its influence is still notorious, in the revivals that designers make to classic garments. Some of the celebrities who have followed in her footsteps and have chosen the Bardot dress for red carpets are Rihanna and Scarlett Johanson. 

What is a Bardot Dress?

We could argue that nowadays feeling comfortable, highlighting our attributes and shining with our own style are some of the points to take into account when choosing a garment, either for the day to day or (especially) for a memorable event. 

In this case, the Bardot dress encompasses, if not all, these keys. Its design in an instant makes you look sophisticated and elegant, which is why, the bare shoulders give an optical illusion of a marked waist, which as a result leaves the hourglass silhouette, which is what you are looking for, if you like to frame your waistline will be your best option. In some cases it can have crossed lapels that go over the chest, sometimes it can be found with sleeves, straps, elastic and more comfortable loose-fitting. For many it has been proclaimed as the dress that favors us all, no doubt it will make you look like a princess. 

One of the queens, who wears the Bardot dress in most of her evening looks, is her majesty Adele.

How to wear a Bardot Dress

While the Bardot dress is a complete garment, but of course you can style it and make the most of it, here are some of our suggestions: 

Shoes with ruffles are a win-win, if you opt for a dress with a simple neckline without any volume, your shoulders and footwear will balance your look, such is the case of these fabulous Leda heeled sandals by Peyola, their incredible electric blue and the height of the heel makes them ideal for a summer (or fall) afternoon stroll, both garments know no seasons. Party outing or evening event? We have the answer for the perfect shoes for a princess, Galeanna's Rose Gold Party Sandals, with adjustable straps, you won't be able to refuse to dance the night away.

Now the purse, following the line dictated by this beautiful dress, a handbag to be worn on the wrist, would be undoubtedly the one to wear for an important gala of the kingdom, such is the case of Turquoise Tévari by Malau, a bracelet bag with huichol style, we recommend wearing it with a plain bardot dress.

An option that has the ideal metallic touch is  Micro Puerto Escondido bag by Camila Mesar, with a pearly tone and vintage style. Combine it with these earrings from Kuu Link Earrings Kaunari 10, these silver earrings are the perfect combination for a dress with this neckline, you will look like a movie star of the golden age. Don’t miss these trendy bags!

Consider the Bardot dress for your next event and don't pass up the opportunity to not wear this iconic neckline, don't let it go if you find it in a shop window, you can find these and many more items to style every look at On Post!

By Melissa Zanini