
Skimpy, cut-out and beaded costumes dominated the dance floor for a "Dancing with the Stars" competition night devoted to pursuing "Guilty Pleasures." Since the contestants were asked to perform to songs they were ashamed to admit they loved, revelatory frocks were in order.
"The dances definitely contributed to the sexiness of the costumes, along with many of the songs used tonight," the show's costume designer, Randall Christensen, tells StyleList.
"Dancing With the Stars" contestants Kendra Wilkinson and Kirstie Alley. Adam Taylor, ABC
Christensen gives us some behind-the-seams dish on the mishap as well as the night's best looks:
Kendra Wilkinson: For her booty-shaking Samba the reality star and her partner, Louis van Amstel wanted "to express "Livin La Vida Loca" and beaded fringe did it," says Christensen. "Of course the cut of the dress -- sexy neckline, bare sides, micro miniskirt -- lent itself to those steamy nights in Rio de Janeiro." The look produced the desired reaction: Judge Bruno Tonioli described the performance as "attack of the killer boobs" and Wilkinson earned her best score.
"Dancing With the Stars" contestants Ralph Macchio and Chelsea Kane. Adam Taylor, ABC
"Dancing With the Stars" contestant Romeo. Adam Taylor, ABC
Chelsea Kane: Thirty-five yards of silk chiffon were used to execute Kane's vision of a flirty, bedazzled "schoolgirl on a field trip" dress.
Romeo: For his "Titanic" themed waltz, Christensen created a flowing, feminine, turn-of-the-century inspired multi-colored ballgown for partner Chelsie Hightower, while dressing the rapper in a replica of Leonardo DiCaprio's "Jack" costume. The ruched midriff and square neckline on Hightower's dress were in keeping with the couples' romantic vision.
For more "Dancing With the Stars" fashion scoop, catch up with last week's recap.