Last nights 2009 Golden Globes were nothing short of spectacular. While Mickey Rourke capped the night off with a career comeback in the ring for his role in The Wrestler, it was Kate Winslet who stole the show, winning the award for best actress in a drama for her role in Revolutionary Road. Winslet also went on to win the award for best supporting actress in a drama for The Reader as well. Out on the red carpet, we saw a fish out of water, with the mermaid dress, which was worn by a host of celebrities.
If you aren’t familiar with the mermaid dress. The mermaid dress is close fitting through the bodice, down through the hips and to about the mid or lower calve, where the skirt then flares out. This is a sexy body hugging style at its finest.
Stars like Eva Longoria, Drew Barrymore and the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale chose this style to show off their toned physique. See a few variations on the mermaid style seen at the 2009 Golden Globes for less after the jump.

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Even if you’re not a celebrity, it doesn’t mean that you can’t wear the same style but on a limited budget. Below are a few dresses to help you create the above looks for less.

Laundry by Shelli Segal One Shoulder Pleated Gown available for $295 at Bloomingdales
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Navy Sleek Satin Gown by Mori Lee available for $128 at eDressMe
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Strapless Taffeta Mermaid Gown by Badgley Mischka available for $330 at eDressMe
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