While out shopping last night I noticed a few of the counters at Debenham’s had on display ‘tulip’ style dresses with a certain distinctive type of pleating at the sides. Not really to my taste but I was surprised when I googled ‘Leighton Meester celebrity style’ and found Leighton Meester wearing an almost exact replica of what I saw yesterday!

Apparently the dresses are a take on the ‘Goddess Dress’ by Versace which Leighton Meester was seen wearing nearly a year ago in March 2008. Granted this is not a new style (this was pictured I about a year ago) but it seems to just be taking off in the malls in Jakarta this month!

For those that are interested in buying an affordable alternative to the ‘Goddess Dress’, lots of online stores are selling dresses similar to the Versace version. The Versace at present is still going at above US$700. Check out the ones at ASOS,

The one above is by Warehouse from ASOS retailing at a somewhat affordable 44.75 pounds. This next one is also from ASOS (and my personal favorite), a Jersey Dress with Side Drapes at a very affordable 27.50 pounds.

This last dress is from Forever21 and although not with as many drapes and not nearly as ‘Goddess-like’ as the first dress, I’d say this may be a lot more likely to be bought and worn by the general population then the previously mentioned dresses,

Price of the Forever21 piece, the Caryn Satin Dress is US$27.80.

I don’t know how long these dresses are going to be popular, they’re not very flattering on a lot of body types (including mine!)!