Friday, March 30th, 2007

Best Dressed: Weekly Wrap-Up

Some people and places—you know who I mean—like to dispel saucy criticism and harsh soundbites when reviewing celebrities’ sartorial escapades. Not so on this site. Afterall, what good does that do? I mean if you’re anything like me, you know that the A-list’s outfits supply the real juicy tidbits: Endless free style tips! All it takes is a savvy eye to suss them out, so in the hopes of eliminating those future wardrobe quandaries, here’s a glance at the latest celebrity success stories. Enjoy! x S.C.

HIlary Swank 

Who: Hillary Swank
Where:
The Reaping premiere, London
Why It Works: By opting for nude-colored heels and upswept hair, Swank elongates her already lean frame.

Dita Von Teese

Who: Dita Von Teese
Where: M.A.C. event, Seoul, South Korea
Why It Works: With her killer heels and come-hither look, Teese turns the most flattering garment—the classic wrap dress—into sex kitten attire.

Marley Shelton Gold Dress

Who: Marley Shelton
Where: Grindhouse premiere, Los Angeles
Why It Works: The color of the season—goldenrod—flatters blondes and those with a dark complexion. Gold jewels set off her Grecian gown.

Eva Mendes

Who: Eva Mendes
Where: Grindhouse premiere, Los Angeles
Why It Works: Mendes pioneer’s the next big denim trend: Wide-leg jeans. Plus, she’s sporting the current must-have clutch: Jimmy Choo’s leather clutch. (Shopping hint: Buy it here! Plus, get the wide-leg style for under $200!)

Mischa Barton

Who: Mischa Barton
Where: Unicef Dinner, London
Why It Works: She makes a simple shift look elegant by pairing it with high-shine evening accessories. Try the tunic dress for yourself.

Julianne Moore 

Who: Julianne Moore
Where: GLAAD Media Awards, New York
Why It Works: By forgoing gems, big hair, and high-impact make-up, Moore manages to make a sophisticated—and still understated–statement in her embellished dress.

Naomi Campbell

Who: Naomi Campbell
Where: Leaving her community service
, New York
Why It Works: She’s defying dress codes (normally the sanitation department workers carry on in less ostentatious gear). Plus, Campbell’s working the double shift: Rumor has it that her comings and goings from community service will soon be turned into a W Magazine fashion spread! Test drive her fedora hat look before it hits newsstands.

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