2019 Emmy Dresses

“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

2019 Oscars

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.

2018 Oscar dresses

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

2018 Grammy Awards

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.

So-o-o Sarah Pacini!

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.

 

2018 Golden Globes

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

Menswear-Inspired Shoes

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.