If you have mixed feelings about the bubble hem trend—which was reborn in the summer and has been on the rise ever since—prepare to become a total convert. Taylor Swift recently gave the poofy silhouette her stamp of approval, stepping out in the Simkhai Kenlie dress ($845) for a dinner date with BFF Gigi Hadid in NYC. Featuring a fitted, long-sleeve top and a voluminous bubble-hem skirt, the frock is beyond luxurious.
Taylor Swift Just Gave the Bubble Dress Trend Her Stamp of Approval—and You Can Get Her Look with These 5 Styles
Nail the trend for under $150
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Simkhai
Whether you dress it up à la Swift with black pointed-toe pumps, a rhinestone purse (like her exact Dôen Lais bag) and sparkly drop earrings, or go for a more chill look, you'll nail the trend *and* feel like a million bucks. Not in the mood to spend $845 on a dress? Don't worry—I've rounded up five similar styles to help you get the look for less than $150. Let your bubble dress era begin!
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1. HelloMolly Rising Stars Bubble Dress
HelloMolly
If you ask me, this bubble frock looks nearly identical to Swift's, save for the sexy halter neck. So, if you want to show some skin at the holiday party you RSVP'd to, I don't think I have to tell you which one to buy. Before you head to checkout, though, I should warn you that the voluminous midi dress has a curve-hugging ribbed top and low-cut back, so make sure you're prepared to turn some heads. Trust, everyone will want to know where you bought this cotton and polyester pick—and they're not going to believe you paid less than $150 for it.
Lioness
Ranked as one of the best-selling halter dresses at Revolve, it's safe to say shoppers can't resist this flirty mini. Everything from its hidden back zipper closure and tie-neck straps to its 100 percent cotton poplin fabric nods to its quality—and calling it flattering is clearly an understatement. You can rock it with some tights this holiday season, and keep it in rotation well into next summer.
3. Free People Calla Lilly Dress
Free People
Standing out in a sea of black is this beige bubble style that manages to be both cool and classy. Even though it has a puffy skirt that fits in with the trend, the soft jersey top gives the dress a more laid-back look that works for daytime. It also has a drop waist, so technically, this cotton number nails two trends at the same time. Throw in the fact that it has pockets, and, well, what's not to love?
4. Forever 21 Halter Bubble-Hem Dress
Forever 21
As one reviewer says, this is a "great addition [to] your closet!" adding that "the zipper is a bit of a pain, but other than that, it’s worth it! I paired this with [Forever21] tights embellished with black beads and bows [as well as] a pair of [Forever21] earrings, which are black velvet bows and rhinestones." You probably won't be disappointed if you style it the same this holiday season or use Swift's look as inspiration. Because who wouldn't love a velvet mini with a corset-style top and bubble hem skirt? I'll wait, but not for long—this style is selling fast!
5. Line & Dot Lacie Bubble Hem Dress
Line & Dot
Made of cotton, polyamide and spandex, this midi bubble dress gives Swift's a run for its money. Between its sweetheart neckline and pleated waist, it's perfect for special occasions. Not to mention, it has adjustable shoulder straps and a hidden zipper (on the side), so it should fit you to a T and flatter you in all the right places. In other words, you won't regret scooping it up for under $150, especially since it's versatile enough to wear on repeat with different accessories.