Love, love, love this sleeveless sweater! It’s everything I admire about her designs: unique without being over the top, timeless, and a true statement piece.
Clothing by Sarah Pacini is a rare find in the U.S. I stumbled upon this gem at Reed’s in St. Helena, CA, and it was must-have at first sight.
According to my reliable source, Christina Howard, you can also find Sarah Pacini at Different Point of View in Rochester, NY.
“This year,” said stylist A to her red-carpet client, “I think you should make a statement with a bold sleeve.”
Down the street, stylist B urged, “A dramatic sleeve is definitely the way to go.”
Across town, stylist C enthused, “A huge sleeve! It will be amazingly original!”
And so it must have gone prior to the Golden Globes, because it was clearly the night of the big, bold, dramatic sleeve. Alas, some fared better than others.
IMHO, these were all a miss:
Gwenyth Paltrow – I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything more hideous: from style to color, it’s a complete monstrosity. Followed by Cate Blanchett, Jodie Comer, Olivia Coleman, Lucy Boynton, and Dakota Fanning.
Oh, wait…that’s it. Seems I didn’t like any of the poofy-sleeved dresses at all.
I did, however, like the ensembles worn by Ana de Armas, Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Kravatz, Kate McKinnon, and the inimitable Dame Helen.
Because I’m so skilled at being cynical, here are a few additions to my what-were-you-thinking?! list: Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayak, and Michelle Williams.
“Universally atrocious” are the words that come to mind after last night’s red carpet event. I don’t know if women are trying too hard or if they’re merely succumbing to their stylist’s bad advice, but yeesh! The terribles, led by the three Amys:
Amy Poehler
Amy Adams
Amy Sedaris
Mandy Moore
Greta Lee
Dascha Polanco
Indya Moore
Janet Mock
Lena Headey
Taraji P. Henson
Zoe Kazan
Sarah Silverman, who apparently thought she was going to a completely different event
There were, however, a few saving graces:
Viola Davis
Sandra Oh
Naomi Watts
Maisie Williams
Joey King
Call me jaded, but my most intense reactions this year were to dresses that, IMHO, had no place on the red carpet. While there were probably some fabulous frocks at the Oscars, I’ve been temporarily blinded by the likes of these atrocities:
Kacey Musgraves – Belongs in the window of a patisserie
Maya Rudolph – Reappropriated curtains, a la “Sound of Music”
Rachel Weisz – Ready for rain
Sarah Paulson – This just reminds me of a melted candle.
Glenn Close – Looking a bit too much like Oscar himself
Linda Cardellini – Floofy
Olivia Coleman – When you pick out a sleeveless dress for the Oscars, then decide you don’t want to expose your upper arms
Cicely Tyson – Feather duster…but I love the fascinator
Sandy Powell – It’s the Oscars. Try a little harder to dress up.
Diane Warren – If you’re going to wear a tuxedo, make it black.
Billy Porter – I. Can’t. Even.
I realize I have a double standard going here. I’ll accept a tuxedo on a woman–my friend Laurie wore one to the Oscars a few years ago and looked fabulous–but a ball gown on a guy just doesn’t work for me.
Last night, the less-is-more dresses were the ones that resonated for me. Case in point:
Ashley Judd
Helen Mirren
Viola Davis
Margot Robbie
Greta Gerwig
The dresses that didn’t do anyone any favors:
Gina Rodriguez
Elizabeth Moss
Salma Hayek
Lindsey Vonn
I was going to write a post about Grammy garb, but then I saw this:
Sir Elton, I love you, and everyone else pales by comparison.
Actresses showed their solidarity against sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry by wearing black at last night’s Golden Globes. From a fashion perspective, their dresses were among the best I’ve ever seen at an awards event, because…well…black.
My picks for the night:
Jessica Biel
Reese Witherspoon
Gal Gadot
Viola Davis
Saoirse Ronan
Diane Kruger
Helen Mirren
Laura Dern
Naomi Campbell
The ones who managed to screw up something as basic as black:
Alicia Vikander
Angelina Jolie
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Debra Messing
Halle Berry
Heidi Klum
Kate Hudson
Kelly Clarkson
And just for good measure: I give you Amy Sherman Palladino
Paul Green is at it again. As the menswear-for-women trend escalates, you can count on this company to keep pace. 
These oxfords have the tailored look of a man’s shoe, enhanced by a kiltie, studs, and crystals that lend a girlie vibe. They’re perfect with skinny ankle pants (sockless, of course) or with tights and a short skirt.
The winners:
Emmy Rossum
Julianna Hough
Susan Sarandon
Thandie Newton
Viola Davis
Nicole Kidman
Millie Bobby Brown
The Losers:
Heidi Klum
Debra Messing
Sarah Paulson
Mandy Moore
Ariel Winter
Kyra Sedgwick
Tracee Ellis Ross
The clear winner at last night’s Oscars was 16-year-old Auli’i Cravalho, and I’m not saying that just because my friend Sam Saboura styled her. I’m saying that because he did a spectacular job, and she looked stunning in everything she wore.
Other dresses and wearers worthy of praise:
Viola Davis
Taraji P. Henson
Brie Larson
Halle Berry
Dresses that missed the mark:
Dakota Johnson
Scarlett Johansson
Leslie Mann
Janelle Monae
Ageless Style 