The Honest Assessment

Okay, last night there were some great gowns and there were some not so great gowns. Then there were those gowns that made you think, "Oh no she didn't". Well here is my assessment and Janice can weigh in and all of you readers are free to comment.

I stand by what I said about Sarah Jessica Parker's dress. Not her best moment on the red carpet. Miley Cyrus looked hideous. All I could think of was a Christmas tree with those horrid silver strands that fall on the carpet and you are still trying to vacuum up on Valentine's Day. The fabric for Beyonce's dress was fabulous. I wish the dress had fit her. Ladies if the dress begins to pull and crease across the hip, it is too tight.

The two true disappointments were Whoopie Goldberg and Sophia Loren. OMG!!! A jungle theme for bed sheets is one thing. For a dress on the red carpet, that's a resounding no! And Sophia, the color was wrong, the style was dated not vintage, and the fruffy ruffles. Big hair, big dress, big mistake.

Kate Winslet was stunning. She was very pulled together. I love the dress. I may not have chosen that dress for her but she pulled it off. Anne Hathaway' s dress was incredible. It fit perfectly (clearly she had it fitted and altered). Whatever you think of Angelina Jolie as a person, she was stunning. Her dress was elegantly beautiful and the manner in which she carries herself makes her appear regal. Taraji Henson's dress was also beautiful. There are those who thought she should have worn a different color but I disagree. Her creamy mocha skin was the perfect offset for the vanilla gown.

People have trashed Heidi Klum's dress but it was classic Roland Mouret. Come on he's French and the dress had that decidedly French asymmetrical cut. I would have worn different shoes but she was trying to match. That made it a bit wedding and bridesmaid to me. However, if I were the bride I would not want Heidi Klum showing up in that dress. Who wants to be upstaged?!!

So which was my favorite gown? Definitely Marisa Tomei in that incredible Versace gown. I only wish it had been about 4 inches shorter so it would have hung and draped correctly. However, that is a fabulous dress. Oh to be able to purchase that gown. There is a ballet or symphony or opera opening somewhere that would be the perfect place to take that gown for a spin.

I heard people say that Meryl Streep's gown was awful. Well guess what? It actually grew on me. The more I see her in it the more appeal it has for me. Meryl knows what she is and is not. She is not 30 and doesn't want a dress that does her no justice. It fit well. It bared her shoulders, she looked comfortable and poised and it fit. I think it is the color that people had issues with. I would have solved that by adding a fabulous triple strand diamond choker and a very simple by stunningly beautiful tennis bracelet.

There were more wins: Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain, Halle looked stunning, and giving credit to the men, Mr. Jackman was yummy. I must say that Tom Ford cuts a great tuxedo. Even though I don't really like Brad Pitt, he looked great in TF. I really wish he was still designing clothing for women. Maybe he will take a page from YSL and do a wonderful tuxedo jacket for women or a killer white evening blouse with a fly away collar and great pleating in the back.

There were also more not quite there and out and out "why's". Mr. Hoffman and his companion were really scary. I would advise anyone I know to never ever leave the house looking like that. Mr. Rourke missed it but you knew he was there. Queen Latifa's dress wasn't her best moment. Nicole Kidman's dress was not a moment at all. Virginia Madsen in Kevan Hall was stunning. How to look vintage even if you aren't. Diane Lane was okay. I would have been better if she had been fitted. That is really important.

Evan Rachel Wood, not bad but again, too long. Elie Saab is a great designer. Too bad the dress was dragging on the floor. So ladies, when you wear a long gown, you need to make sure that the toes of you shoes are visible. Otherwise, you are going to step on it, possibly trip and really lose some of the magic of that gown floating around your feet or billowing behind you as you strut your stuff.

I could go on but it is time for other to weigh in. So Janice, readers, what did you think of my choices? I can take it.