Want to channel your favorite Disney princess for a day without looking like you’re wearing a Halloween costume? Leave the poofy ballgown and tiara behind, and choose a contemporary Disney princess dress from our shopping guide. We’ve given Disney’s leading ladies a regional makeover by reimagining their outfits for a modern Middle Eastern woman. From Ariel dolled up for an evening soirée in Kuwait to a stylish Sleeping Beauty hosting a chic garden party in Saudi, these are our renditions of how a Disney princess would dress if she lived in the modern-day Middle East.
How Would a Modern-Day Disney Princess Dress if She Were From the Middle East?
POCAHONTAS
Zimmermann Sueded bralette dress US $480; AED/SAR 1,763 www.zimmermannwear.com Dsquared2 Tassel detail sandals US $1,935; AED/SAR 7,107 www.farfetch.com Irene Neuwirth Gemstone drop earrings US $3,610; AED/SAR 13,259 www.barneys.com Melissa Joy Manning 14k gold and sterling silver multi-stone necklace US $11,045; AED/SAR 40,567 www.net-a-porter.com Burberry Prorsum Fringed suede clutch US $1,753; AED/SAR 6,440 www.matchesfashion.com
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Emilia Wickstead Printed silk “Serena” mid-length pencil skirt US $1,275; AED/SAR 4,683 www.modaoperandi.com Emilia Wickstead Silk printed “Vree” top US $2,100; AED/SAR 7,713 www.modaoperandi.com Manolo Blahnik Hangisi satin crystal-toe pump in pink US $965; AED/SAR 3,544 www.neimanmarcus.com NS By Noof Tzar “Exotic Empire” clutch Price upon request www.nsbynoof.com
BELLE
Halston Heritage Sequined layered georgette gown US $902; AED/SAR 3,313 www.net-a-porter.com Dolce & Gabbana Dolce embellished wooden shoulder bag US $4,931; AED/SAR 18,111 www.mytheresa.com Jimmy Choo Teira sandals US $750; AED/SAR 5,754 www.farfetch.com Graff Octagonal cut yellow diamond drop earrings Price upon request www.graffdiamonds.com
ARIEL
Johanna Ortiz Silk off the shoulder embellished dress US $2,585; AED/SAR 20,513 www.modaoperandi.com Heritage Auctions Special Collection Sundial shell minaudière US $1,700; AED/SAR 6,244 www.modaoperandi.com Christian Louboutin Patent “So Kate” pumps US $675; AED/SAR 2,479 www.barneys.com Graff Colombian emerald and diamond necklace Price upon request www.graff.com
CINDERELLA
Maria Lucia Hohan Cara pleated silk-chiffon dress US $1,823; AED/SAR 6,695 www.matchesfashion.com Miu Miu Swarovski crystal-embellished glittered leather sandals US $1,354; AED/SAR 5,083 www.net-a-porter.com Givenchy Crystal necklace US $873; AED/SAR 3,206 www.linelepalais.com Tom Ford “Crystal Rock” embellished leather clutch US $3,966; AED/SAR 14,566 www.net-a-porter.com
JASMINE
Delpozo Organza wide cropped trousers US $1,600; AED/SAR 5,876 www.farfetch.com Gucci Silk shirt with necktie US $721; AED/SAR 2,648 www.brownsfashion.com Jimmy Choo Goa ballerinas US $476; AED/SAR 1,748 www.farfetch.com Alexis Bittar Pyramid earrings US $95; AED/SAR 348 www.shopbop.com
