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February 10, 2013

Grammys Best and Worst Dressed

Adele and Rihanna at the Grammys

It was a big weekend for red carpets! I covered the BAFTAs in an earlier post, so let’s turn our focus to the Grammys, shall we? Traditionally, I don’t pay much attention to this one, since it’s usually just a parade of hoochie, sequined-encrusted mall dresses. But the Grammys’ new crackdown on, um, cracks made this an interesting one to watch. Not everyone followed the new rules, but it definitely was a more conservative show than years past. That doesn’t mean there weren’t a lot of fashion winners — and losers.

Best Dressed:

rihanna-grammysThis was the most un-Rihanna look I’ve ever seen Rihanna wear and, not uncoincidentally, one of my favourites. Though she probably should have flash-camera tested her red custom Azzedine Alaia gown (it was uncomfortably see-through in some shots), it was still stunning.
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kelly-rowland-GrammysKelly Rowland flaunted her curves (and the Grammy rules) in this teasingly cut Georges Chakra gown.
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For once, Taylor Swift didn’t dress up like a sparkly princess. Instead, she opted for a mature J Mendel gown in white, which is perfectly on trend.
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Kat Dennings was a total charmbomb in her Grammy red carpet interview with Ryan Seacrest, giving shout-outs to strippers and Kobe Bryant. I was also charmed by her short, architectural Vivienne Westwood dress.  ——>

 

natasha-bedingfield-GrammysRed is a tough colour to pull off on the red carpet, but Natasha Bedingfield had no issues in this fiery Emerson number.
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Honourable mentions go to Faith Hill in a lacy J Mendel and Florence Welsh, who left the curtains at home this time to wear a green custom Givenchy instead.

 

 

Worst Dressed:
carly-rae-jepsen-grammysOk, Carly Rae Jepsen. You’ve been famous long enough now to have landed a decent stylist. A Roberto Cavalli dress (which looks like it’s made from a garbage bag) and frumpy hair just isn’t going to cut it any more.
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adele-grammysI love and adore Adele and she looks great post-baby, but this dress isn’t doing her any favours. It’s just too busy.  ——>

 

jennifer-lopez-grammysJennifer Lopez‘s Anthony Zacarello gown might have come across as daring — if Angelina Jolie hadn’t owned the leg thing at last year’s Oscars. Now JLo just comes across as looking desperate (though not as desperate as ET Canada, who actually interviewed Casper Smart. On camera!).
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nicole-kidman-grammysI don’t necessarily hate Nicole Kidman‘s Vera Wang gown, but I feel like she needs to step away from the lace-dress-with-visible-granny-panties trend. It’s been twice in row now!   ——>

 

katy-perry-grammysHere’s Katy Perry in Gucci. Or should I say Katy Perry’s boobs in Gucci, since that was all anyone could focus on. Just ask Ellen.
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Dishonourable mentions go to Carrie Underwood (who’s Roberto Cavalli oddly made her look thicker than she is) and Beyonce (who managed to do something I didn’t think was possible — bore us).

BAFTAs’ Best and Worst Dressed

The BAFTAs (which are Britain’s version of the Oscars) took place on Sunday, and the A-listers ignored the snowy weather to bring the drama on the red carpet. Check out my picks for the night’s best and worst looks:

Best Dressed:

Jessica-Chastain-BAFTAsI’m so glad that Jessica Chastain finally (FINALLY!) pulled it together. Previously this red carpet season, she’s had issues with either the colour or the fit, but this time she gets it all right in a royal blue, one-shouldered Roland Mouret dress.
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Marion-Cotillard-BAFTAsI’m not sure I’d like this on anyone else, but Marion Cotillard makes this yellow couture dress from Raf Simons’s most recent Dior collection work. I don’t even mind the sheer panel at the thigh — much.  ——>

 

Sarah-Jessica-Parker-BAFTAsSarah Jessica Parker was a last-minute addition to the BAFTAs, replacing Meryl Streep as the presenter for the Leading Actor award. She opts for an unconventional but stunning Elie Saab jumpsuit.
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Jennifer-Lawrence-BAFTAsI really loved Jennifer Lawrence‘s look when she first stepped onto the red carpet. I wasn’t as in love with the outfit after she ditched the wool coat to show off her sequin-embellished strapless Dior gown, but she still looks great. ——>

 

Gemma_Arterton-BAFTAsIt’s been a rough few days for Gemma Arterton. She’s reportedly split from her husband, and can currently be seen in the critically reviled Hansel and Gretel. But you could never tell by looking at her. I dig this nude and black Celia Kritharioti gown.
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Honourable mentions go to Sarah Silverman (who was surprisingly polished in a Rafael Cennamo dress) and Helen Mirren (who rocked pink hair).

 

Worst Dressed:

Jennifer-Garner-BAFTAsThis might be the worst showing we’ve ever seen from Jennifer Garner — and that’s saying something! Her husband may have scored big at the BAFTAs, but she loses huge in a frumpy Roland Mouret dress.
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Juno-Temple-BAFTAsI really like Juno Temple and keep waiting for her to hit it big. But that’s never going to happen if she keeps wearing ill-fitting, unremarkable outfits.
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Amy-Adams-BAFTAsI usually love Amy Adams, but she’s a total mess in this Elie Saab Couture gown, which looks like it was plucked from a pile of discarded figure skating costumes.
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thandie-newton-BAFTAsThandie Newton also opts for black lace with similarly disappointing results. She’s pairs her Louis Vuitton dress with terrible hair. ——>

 

Anne-Hathaways-BAFTAsI don’t hate this Anne Hathaway dress. I don’t love it. I don’t anything it. It’s just so…meh. The only thing remarkable about her t-shirt cut black Burberry number is that it definitively shoots down those pregnancy rumours.
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Dishonourable mentions: Les Mis’ Samantha Barks should be using this opportunity to break out, not bore us in a basic black dress and horrible hair. Alice Eve follows Amy Adams’ lead and goes the figure skater route. And who else feels like George Clooney and Ben Affleck should have switched coats?