Best Dressed
My far and away favorite of the night was Diane Kruger in Chanel. Unlike Sarah Jessica Parker, Kruger was able to take a couture dress and pair it with the proper hair, makeup and accessories to make it work off the runway. Aside from a few photos that highlighted her ultra thin frame and ribs, I think she killed it.
My runner-up is Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Noten. She strayed from the Oscar standby of a solid ballgown in her printed, Starry Night inspired column dress. Her bright pink lips might be my favorite beauty statement of the night, accenting her eye-popping blue dress without overpowering it.
Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka proved that choosing the correct silhouette and color is far more important than simply going with the latest trend. It was classic, perfectly fitted and infinitely flattering. I think she’s never looked better.
And finally, Meryl. Mrs. Streep has long cemented her position as the grand dame of the acting world and continued to hold it down on the red carpet in a Chris March draped gown. It was age appropriate, yet the dipped neckline provided just the right hint of sex appeal. Also, kuddos to Meryl for straying from the traditional pack of designers and providing the Project Runway alum with another fantastic publicity bump.
