My favorite gown was the one worn my Rachel McAdams. It isn’t that I am such a fan of Elie Saab (because I am a total fan) it was the fact that there was a softness in both the silhouette and the color. That swirling palette was really wonderful to see on the red carpet. It was like an announcement that spring is around the corner.
I also liked the Reem Acra worn by Nicole Ritchie. It was simple; it was elegant and it was a great choice for her. It matched her personality and lifestyle.
Likewise the Chris March gown worn by Meryl Streep was great. I love it when a woman is comfortable in her skin. Meryl Streep always chooses a garment that she is comfortable wearing. If I were a woman of a certain age and getting married, this would be my choice.
For the past few red carpets I have not been a fan of the choices Queen Latifah made. However I must say that the Badgley Mischka was a great choice. It gave her body a great line with the jeweled shoulder that continued to the asymmetrical empire waist that continued to the swirl in the back. The color was perfect for her skin tone and all anyone could say is well done.
Of course there were the “what were you thinking” choices. One of them was the Dries Van Noten worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal. There was something about the fit that wasn’t there for me. Also, unlike the Elie Saab the colors were vibrant and that somehow did not translate well.
Some of the other not to my liking were the Jenny Packham worn by Miley Cyrus. It wasn’t the right fit for her. I love Jenny Packham. She designs incredible gowns and has a bridal collection that is phenomenal. But, Miley is neither old enough or polished enough to pull off that gown. It may have been a bit too small in the bodice but the real problem for me was that it wasn’t age appropriate.
Poor Charlize Theron may have been wearing Dior but it was an unfortunate Dior. I don’t think that anyone was actually looking at her face. They were distracted by the flowers strategically placed oh each breast.
I am also more convinced than ever that Tina Fey needs a new stylist. That Michal Kors was not her dress. The silhouette was wrong, the color and print were wrong, the whole thing was just wrong.
And I hate to say it but Jennifer Lopez could have chosen better. I realize that she is an extremely curvaceous woman but that was just too much fabric.
In general it was a great fashion night. For those of you who are looking for a dress for an occasion pay close attention to the things that matter. Those things are fit, silhouette and color. Never do a dress that is so close to your skin tone you can’t see where you end and the dress begins. Never simply buy the dress and take it home. Call in the alterations and fit specialist so that the dress really fits you. And finally pay attention to the silhouette. Make sure it is flattering to you and that it is fresh and pretty.
Okay my co-writers will weigh in also. You will see that we don’t have the same taste and that is what makes this so much fun. We all have our likes and dislikes and that, my friends, is what fashion is all about.
a la prochaine
Debra
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