Let’s finish up this fabulous season, dear readers.

red carpet prediction: ALLISON WILLIAMS
Valentino, modeled by Larissa Marchiori

Photo: Marcus Tondo/InDigital

Why Allison Williams? Because she loves preppy gowns with a hint of romance.

red carpet prediction: AMY ADAMS
Monique Lhuillier, modeled by Tanya Katysheva

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Amy Adams? Because she loves to go girly in every shade of purple.

red carpet prediction: CARA DELEVINGNE
Givenchy, modeled by Nastya Sten

Photo: Monica Feudi/Feudiguaineri

Why Cara Delevingne? Because she always kills it in black and white separates.

red carpet prediction: CHLOË MORETZ
Dolce & Gabbana, modeled by Deimante Misiunaite

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Chloë Moretz? Because no one loves Dolce & Gabbana’s textured dresses more.

red carpet prediction: DIANNA AGRON
Louis Vuitton, modeled by Ola Rudnicka

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Dianna Agron? Because she’s a Louis Vuitton girl.

red carpet prediction: DITA VON TEESE
Carolina Herrera, modeled by Mina Cvetkovic

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Dita von Teese? Because she’s always divalicious in Carolina Herrera.

red carpet prediction: ELIZABETH BANKS
Jenny Packham, modeled by Frances Coombe

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Elizabeth Banks? Because cascading prints are her bread and butter.

red carpet prediction: EMMA WATSON
Valentino, modeled by Vivienne Rohner

Photo: Marcus Tondo/InDigital

Why Emma Watson? Because she loves an interesting take on a white dress.

red carpet prediction: JENA MALONE
Roberto Cavalli, modeled by Julia Bergshoeff

Photo: Fabio Ioná/InDigital

Why Jena Malone? Because she’s a risk-taker who loves to have fun with her style.

red carpet prediction: JESSICA CHASTAIN
Michael Kors, modeled by Hedvig Palm

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Jessica Chastain? Because she adores Michael Kors.

red carpet prediction: KERRY WASHINGTON
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Aya Jones

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Kerry Washington? Because she shines in Giambattista Valli.

red carpet prediction: LUPITA NYONG’O
Elie Saab

Photo: Marcus Tondo/InDigital

Why Lupita Nyong’o? Because no one looks better in red, orange, and yellow.

red carpet prediction: MARION COTILLARD
Christian Dior, modeled by Anika Cholewa

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Marion Cotillard? Because no one loves Dior’s coat-dresses more.

red carpet prediction: NICKI MINAJ
Alexander McQueen, modeled by Luping Wang

Photo: Marcus Tondo/InDigital

Why Nicki Minaj? Because she loves to bring the drama in McQueen.

red carpet prediction: NINA DOBREV
Naeem Khan

Photo: Alessandro Garofalo/InDigital

Why Nina Dobrev? Because she’s Naeem Khan’s most devoted customer.

red carpet prediction: OLIVIA PALERMO
Stella McCartney, modeled by Josephine Le Tutour

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Olivia Palermo? Because no one loves mixed prints more.

red carpet prediction: OLIVIA WILDE
David Koma

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Olivia Wilde? Because she loves a little blue dress with geometric detailing.

red carpet prediction: ROONEY MARA
Roland Mouret, modeled by Zoe Huxford

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Rooney Mara? Because she lives for white dresses with cut-outs.

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Happy Sunday, fellow divas! Grab yourself another cup of coffee and let’s get to judging.

FELICITY JONES in Los Angeles
gown by Christian Dior

Photo: Amanda Edwards/WireImage

Felicity Jones is WHERE IT IS AT, dear readers. The British actress is blowing up this year, and her increasingly fabulous style matches her rising fame. Also, she’s 31 and looks barely legal, so I have a feeling she’ll be playing ingenues until she’s 80. Anyway, her gown is incredibly simple but utterly classic. The color and the fit are flawless, and the dress’s simplicity lets those mega-glam earrings shine. Also: POCKETS. There is just nothing better than a gown with pockets.

EDDIE REDMAYNE in Los Angeles
suit and tie by Alexander McQueen

Photo: Rex

Perfect. Eddie Redmayne is one of my favorite people, male or female, on the red carpet. He’s all about the skinny suits in stunning colors, and I just eat his adorableness up with a spoon.

PADMA LAKSHMI in New York City
gown by Naeem Khan

Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty

PHENOMENAL. I wish it were just a hair shorter, but Padma has never looked better. She always shines in Naeem Khan’s art deco-influenced designs, but this is better than I could have possibly imagined.

ANNE HATHAWAY in London
dress by Wes Gordon, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Mark Cuthbert/Getty

I don’t think the platforms work all that well with this look, but the dress is divine. The modern flapper hairstyle really brings the look together. And I love the gorgeous bitch-face she’s rocking, like she’s peering right into your soul and saying, “I give no fucks about how much everyone hates me. Your backlash has no effect on my talent, money, and looks. SO SUCK IT.”

ANNE HATHAWAY in Los Angeles
top and skirt by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Photo: Rex

The curvy detailing is just fucking great. Anyone think a girl with a decidedly Jewish nose could pull of this haircut? Just asking for… well, myself.

TAYLOR SWIFT in New York City
dress by Antonio Berardi, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

Photo: DVT/Star Max/GC

Fierce as shit, and that’s not a phrase I usually ascribe to Taylor Swift. God, remember when she only wore little princessy bat mitzvah dresses for like three years straight? Let’s hear it for whoever’s been styling Taylor for the last year or so, because they have eliminated so much girly boredom from my life.

CAMILLA BELLE in Los Angeles
dress by Gucci

Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty

Weird prints are in – the more random, the better. I’ve seen birds and cocktails and chili peppers and abstract penises on the red carpet, so even though half the objects on this dress are indiscernible, I’m on board. I also like that the clutch matches perfectly, but the shoes don’t. Even though they’re beige, they bring some much-needed contrast to the look. It’s a pop of non-color instead of a pop of color, but somehow, it’s working.

RASHIDA JONES in Los Angeles
dress by Erdem, purse by Kotur, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Rashida has upped her style game significantly in recent months. Erdem is one of my favorite designers, and even though this velvet LBD is a tad youthful, I think Rashida is wearing it well. I hate tassels on purses (and on most other things) as a rule, but the rest of the purse brings some desperately-needed badassery to an otherwise girly look. Same for the shoes – that ankle strap is a tiny detail, but somehow, it makes all the difference.

JENNIFER LOPEZ in Los Angeles
crop top and pants by ICB, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Gonzalo/Bauer-Griffin/GC

Is it weird that I love this? I know those shoes are kind of terrifying, and Jennifer Lopez rarely looks like anything but a drag queen impersonator of herself anymore. But honestly, I’m so used to her in sparkly illusion-netting Zuhair Murad gowns or skintight, mega-short cocktail dresses that anything else feels like a breath of fresh air. I think the cut of these separates are brilliant – they allow her to show off some skin and her mind-bogglingly amazing abs, but she looks about a thousand times more comfortable than usual. Loose-fitting but sexy, and the shoes, nails, and jewelry add the Diva Factor that no J.Lo outfit is complete without.

JORDANA BREWSTER in Los Angeles
jacket and shorts by Dsquared²

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty

A shorts-tuxedo is difficult to pull off (which Pharrell proved at the 2014 Oscars), but I’m actually loving this on Jordana. It helps that she has legs for days, and a completely delectable pair of printed pumps, and a smoky charcoal clutch. The accessories bring interesting textures into an otherwise satin-y look, and the lack of a shirt under the jacket brings this look from overdressed tennis pro to totally sexy.

JAMES MARSDEN in Los Angeles
suit by Ovadia & Sons

Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty

I’m not sure his frame is all that suited to double-breasted suits, but there’s basically nothing on earth that could make this man looking anything less than dreamy. So, do your thing, James. You clearly do it well.

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO in New York City
dress by Versus Versace, purse by Rauwolf

Photo: Mireya Acierto/FilmMagic

The nude fabric cheapens this look significantly – it just looks like discolored illusion netting, which always reads as “exotic ice dancer” to me. But Alessandra is undeniably sexy in everything and nothing; that pretty much comes with the territory when you’re an underwear model.

OLIVIA WILDE in Los Angeles
dress by Roksanda, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

I actually like that weird, abstract peplum thing that’s happening here, but everything else about this look just drags it down. The length is odd, the lack of jewelry makes her seem oddly naked, the ubiquitous “Nudist” sandal is underwhelming here, and the hair just makes me depressed.

ALICIA KEYS in New York City
gown by Givenchy

Photo: D. Dipasupil/Getty

It feels like half the women in Hollywood are pregnant right now, but I can’t say Alicia’s maternity style is blowing me away. Those off-shoulder straps look make poor Ms. Keys look like she’s in bedazzled restraints.

KATE HUDSON in Los Angeles
dress by Temperley London, purse by Brian Atwood, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The color is amazing on her, but I don’t think she needed to repeat it in the shoes. We get it, Kate. You look good in electric coral. Now don’t get greedy.

ALLISON WILLIAMS in New York City
dress by Giambattista Valli

Photo: Walter McBride/Getty

Sadly, this is one of the most interesting things she’s ever worn. And it’s still pretty fucking boring.

DIANE KRUGER in Los Angeles
dress by Hugo Boss

Photo: PA

Where have you gone, March Fabness 2013 National Champion Diane Kruger? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you. (Woo, woo, woo.) There’s nothing particularly horrific about this, but when I compare it to her long and storied red carpet career, it just doesn’t hold a candle to her previous fashion hits.

JESSICA CHASTAIN in Los Angeles
dress by Prada

Photo: Rex

Love this lady, but Jessica Chastain looks like a deranged kindergartener right now.

POPPY DELEVINGNE in London
dress by Valentino, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: instyle.co.uk

I understand that Perspex has been a thing lately, but come on. She looks like she’s wearing an umbrella, for God’s sake.

ZOSIA MAMET in New York City
jacket and skirt by Rebecca Minkoff

Photo: Michael Stewart/WireImage

Was it in half the Girls stars’ contracts that they had to get hideous, platinum-blonde haircuts this season? I don’t care how much they’re paying you, Zosia – it’s not enough to justify this.

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It’s been too damn long since we’ve done our regular weekly bitch-fest, dear readers. 

LUPITA NYONG‘O at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
dress and shorts by Chanel, shoes by Kurt Geiger

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Some things are too amazing to be described by the English language, so I will resort to my secondary language, which is Beyoncé gifs.

MINDY KALING at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
dress by Salvador Perez, purse by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

FUCK YES, MINDY. Welcome to the level of style you heartily deserve to be at. If Dr. Mindy Lahiri can always be in fabulous prints on The Mindy Project, real-life Mindy certainly should be dressing like the superstar she is. I love everything about this ensemble, from the color to the silhouette to the beading and embellishments. The metallic accessories tie things together nicely, and the bluish-metallic eye makeup is just the cherry on top of an absolutely delectable sundae.

HAILEE STEINFELD at the AFI Film Festival
dress by Monique Lhullier

Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Digging the shorter hair, which is still long-ish but so much more stylish and mature than the little-girly down-to-the-butt hair she’d been rocking for too many years. And j’-freakin’-adore this dress on her, which has everything I look for in a dress – gorgeous colors, a fun print, and POCKETS. The shoes are funky enough to counterbalance the girliness of the dress. It’s an all-around success.

KERRY WASHINGTON at the Baby2Baby Gala
dress by Oscar de la Renta, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

First of all, if another episode of Scandal gets spoiled for me JUST VIA TRENDING TOPICS ON TWITTER, I am going to lose my goddamn mind. Not that that is Kerry Washington’s fault, I’m just mad about it and needed to vent. Also, this is beautiful and elegant and all things Kerry. The PVC shoes are excellent. Giant black-and-white florals aren’t my favorite print, but she definitely makes it work.

NICOLE RICHIE at the Baby2Baby Gala
cape by Tadashi Shoji, dress by H&M, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty

I’m usually opposed to white pumps this late in the season, but I actually don’t mind them with an otherwise-all white outfit. I just wish they were a little more “winter white” than “Wite-Out white.” Anyway, aside from the mismatched whites, I do love this outfit. But whatever bra or undergarment Nicole is wearing doesn’t work with the fabric of this dress.

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY in Los Angeles
dress by Chanel

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The perfect dress for her. If she had worn literally any other shoe on earth, this would have shot to the top of my list (well, it might not have beaten Lupita’s outfit, but still). But those beige pumps just make me want to cry, they’re so depressing. I also kind of wish she had kept the bedazzled bike shorts that were shown on the runway, like Lupita did. I know at the time, everyone was all, “WHO THE FUCK IS WEARING CHANEL BIKE SHORTS,” but my answer was, and still is, “A-LISTERS.”

CAMILLA BELLE at the Tory Burch party
sweater, skirt, and purse by Tory Burch, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Ari Perilstein/Getty

I think this is cute as hell, and I hate approximately 90% of what Tory Burch designs. But I would wear that sweater every goddamn day. And I like that she’s wearing the same Louboutins as Kerry Washington! And speaking of “co-ords” (that’s what the British fashion blogs are calling those matching top-and-skirt sets, and I think it’s cute, so go with it)…

TAYLOR SWIFT in New York City
top and skirt by Calvin Klein, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Raymond Hall/GC

Taylor Swift has basically LIVED in printed co-ords for the last six months. (See: Exhibit A; Exhibit B; Exhibit C.) This isn’t the cutest set I’ve seen her in, but it’s hard to go wrong in a matching crop top and skirt when you’re built like a flagpole. (I swear, there’s a compliment in there somewhere. Maybe. I don’t know, you guys, I think I’ve just reached peak Taylor Swift media overload and just can’t handle much more of her.)

CHLOË SEVIGNY at the Louis Vuitton party
dress, purse, and boots by Louis Vuitton

Photo: vogue.co.uk

It’s easily been years since the last time I saw Ms. Sevigny in anything that could be considered “normal.” So while this is less than amazing, congrats to Chloë on doing the most shocking thing imaginable – dressing like an average* fucking person.

*And by average, I of course mean tall, thin, beautiful, famous, and obscenely wealthy.

FREIDA PINTO at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
dress by Jason Wu, purse by Salvatore Ferragamo

Photo: Rex

This Jason Wu number was one of my favorite looks from the Spring 2015 collections (it was actually my red carpet prediction for Kerry Washington). The color absolutely sings on Freida, but I can’t say the accessories work well with it. Actually, they don’t work with it at all. They’re under some sort of long-term unemployment situation.

ANNE HATHAWAY in Shanghai
dress by Chanel

Photo: vogue.co.uk

In the post-Hathaway-backlash world we live in, I still find it difficult to give a shit about Anne’s fashion choices. I think I’d love this dress more if there were less of it – a lower neckline, a higher hemline, something to differentiate her from a fussy Victorian lady whose sleeves were ripped off of her gown.

LAVERNE COX at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards
gown by Marc Bouwer

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Great color, gorgeous shape. Not totally sold on those boob coverings or the hair, but this royal blue velvet is a delight on Laverne.

SELENA GOMEZ in Los Angeles
suit by Versace

Photo: instyle.co.uk

Selena Gomez knows she’s not Cher, right? Or, like, Goldie Hawn? I’d be psyched to see a post-menopausal star in this suit, but I think even Selena’s grandmother isn’t old enough to pull this off.

JESSICA ALBA at the Baby2Baby Gala
gown by Andrew Gn, purse by Brian Atwood

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

It must be nice to have your job title be “professional poofy-dress wearer.” I highly doubt Jessica Alba has business cards, but if she did, they’d say “I look pretty for a living. But not like a model, because I don’t do that, or an actress, because I’ve barely been in a movie  in the last decade. I’m just, like… a professional pretty person.”

MARION COTILLARD in Los Angeles
dress by Chalayan

Photo: PA

Trees? Are those trees on her dress? The one time she’s not in Dior, and she’s wearing TREES? I can’t. It’s not an unattractive look, per se – it’s just fucking dumb.

KATE HUDSON at the Baby2Baby Gala
gown by Stella McCartney, purse by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Gorgeous color, stunning cut-outs, but a column gown in particular should never be too long. And this is several FEET too long.

OLIVIA WILDE in London
gown by Michael Kors

Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty

This would have been higher on the list if she hadn’t worn this gown constantly around a year or so ago. I understand that she’s probably excited to have that perfect post-baby body that only celebrities get, that enables her to wear the same tummy cut-outs she did before she had children, but still. Surprise me just a little bit more, Olivia.

ARIANA GRANDE at the MTV EMAs
gown by Cristiano Burani

Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty

And now, for a cheap knock-off of Olivia’s gown! Well, at least Ariana finally – FINALLY – lost that goddamn high ponytail. I’m thankful for that, if nothing else.

KIERNAN SHIPKA in Los Angeles
dress by Valentino

Photo: Rex

Well, she’s looked virtually flawless for basically the last two years, nonstop. It had to end sometime, right? It’s almost comforting to know that even someone as perfect as Kiernan has an off day once in a blue moon. It makes me sad to say anything less than “OHMIGOD I WANT EVERYTHING SHE’S WEARING RIGHT FUCKING NOW,” but… this is a big ol’ mess.

ASHLEY BENSON at the Baby2Baby Gala
gown by Emilio Pucci

Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Ashley’s clearly been on a month-long better and simply thought she was at a fancy Halloween party. There is no other plausible explanation for this dress.

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Welcome, dear readers, to the Hollywood Film Awards! It’s like the Oscars, but way less important. 

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
gown by Giambattista Valli

Photo: Danny Moloshok/Reuters/Landov

Weird and heavenly and luxurious and wintery and princessy and weird and perfect.

FELICITY JONES
gown by Alexander McQueen

Photo: peoplestylewatch.com

I rarely support the sheer-skirt-over-granny-panties trend, but once in a blue moon, it works. The gown has a bit of witchy glamour to it that works particularly well on Felicity.

JULIANNE MOORE
dress by Balenciaga

Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Awesome. Pay attention, bitches, because this is how you do winter white. I love the burgundy nails matching the lipstick – it’s a small but killer detail.

JING TIAN
gown and purse by Christian Dior

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty

I had never heard of actress Jing Tian before, but can we get a round of applause for this gown? It might seem pretty-yet-basic from the front, but the side view blew my mind:

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty

The world needs more two-tone gowns that are still classy and elegant, doesn’t it? What a delightful and beautiful surprise.

KRISTEN STEWART
dress by Chanel, shoes by Casadei

Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Just weird enough to be totally perfect for her. It’s not my favorite of the weird Chanel dresses she’s worn, but it’s a solid entry.

CHANNING TATUM
suit by Gucci

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

There’s the dose of man-candy you were looking for, dear readers. Enjoy.

SHAILENE WOODLEY
gown by Valentino

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

It’s earthy and whimsical, like Shailene, but the color washes her out, and there’s not really any styling to speak of. I know awards season is just starting and the starlets can’t blow their fashion loads too soon, but I think we can expect a little more from them.

LAURA DERN
gown by Alberta Ferretti

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

It’s a little “goth bridesmaid,” but strangely, I think that kind of works on her.

REESE WITHERSPOON
dress by J. Mendel

Photo: David Moloshok/Reuters/Landov

Pretty, but ugh, she can just be so infuriatingly boring sometimes.

JENNA DEWAN-TATUM
gown by Reem Acra

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Broadimage

I almost liked this at first glance, but the fit is kind of terrible. It looks like it’s pinned up around her hips, and the cut-out is such an unappealing shape, and it’s overall giving me exotic ice dancer vibes that I do not appreciate.

AMY ADAMS
dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Paul Andrew

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty

Cute for a daytime photo call, but not nearly statement-making enough for any event with the word “awards” in it, no matter how obscure.

HILARY SWANK
dress by Nicholas Oakwell, purse by Judith Leiber, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I really wanted to like this, because it’s very pretty, but she also looks like she’s wearing a Betty Draper costume. And somehow, that’s not a good thing. The kindergarten teacher hair really isn’t helping.

QUEEN LATIFAH
gown by Badgley Mischka

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

I thought these gowns went out of style three years ago for anyone who wasn’t named Sofia Vergara, but I guess Queen Latifah is another exception to that rule.

JENNIFER LOPEZ
dress by Zuhair Murad, shoes by Brian Atwood

Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty

Ugh. Who cares.

ANGELINA JOLIE
gown by Atelier Versace

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I don’t care how fucking famous you are. TRY HARDER.

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Welcome back, dear readers. I hope you’ve got your bitching pants on, because there’s work to be done.

EVANGELINE LILLY in Los Angeles
gown by Alberta Ferretti, purse by Edie Parker

Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

You know how sometimes, a gown is so heavenly, it actually emanates the sound of a choir of angels singing “Haaaaallelujah,” in perfect harmony? This is that gown.

EVANGELINE LILLY in Los Angeles
dress by Emanuel Ungaro, shoes by Tamara Mellon

Photo: Splash News

Evangeline is quite the fashion chameleon. It’s not every woman who can go from ethereal will-o-the-wisp old Hollywood romance to modern, bright, power-clashing glamour without batting an eye.

EMILY BLUNT in New York City
gown by Dolce & Gabbana, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Andrew Toth/FilmMagic

I love this gown (which I predicted Emma Stone would wear), I love Emily Blunt, I love Into The Woods, and I want to marry those shoes.

BRIE LARSON in New York City
gown by Rodarte, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty

She could have used a touch more jewelry, or perhaps a bright lipstick, but I adore the goth chicness of this dress.

FELICITY JONES in London
gown and shoes by Christian Dior

Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty

It’s a little bit weird for weird’s sake – the stripe makes it look like the whole gown is slightly off-kilter, and I think the ensemble didn’t need that detail AND the strangely-shaped skirt AND the random embroidery. But it’s interesting and statement-making and the shoes are glorious, so I’m inclined to support this.

JESSICA CHASTAIN in New York City
gown by Giorgio Armani

Photo: Rob Kim/Getty

It’s not reinventing the wheel, but why reinvent anything that looks this fucking gorgeous?

ELIZABETH BANKS in Los Angeles
dress by Mary Katrantzou, purse by Edie Parker, shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood

Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty

I’m not the biggest fan of this print, but there’s no print so ridiculous that Elizabeth Banks can’t pull it off. The 50s Hollywood waves and stunning shoes sell this look hard.

ANNA KENDRICK in New York City
gown by Narciso Rodriguez, purse by Kate Spade

Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

I’m a teensy bit underwhelmed. But Anna Kendrick has approximately eight thousand movies to promote over the next few months – Into the Woods, then The Last 5 Years, then Pitch Perfect 2 – so I’m okay with her starting off with something simple, but flawlessly executed.

ROSE BYRNE in New York City
dress by Mary Katrantzou, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage

I just found your dream office holiday party outfit. You’re welcome.

KRYSTEN RITTER in Miami
dress by Balmain, purse by Jimmy Choo, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty

I love how unafraid Krysten Ritter is of color. Also, the matching lipstick is a dream come true.

KIERNAN SHIPKA in Los Angeles
dress by Mary Katrantzou, purse by Edie Parker

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Dear Kiernan Shipka: I still want to be you. Sincerely, Someone Too Old To Want To Be You.

JULIANNE MOORE in Los Angeles
dress by Alexander Wang

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty

Love the ombre effect, but everything else is snooze-worthy. The shoes are particularly disappointing.

AMY ADAMS in Los Angeles
dress by Dolce & Gabbana, shoes by Rupert Sanderson

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty

The use of lace and cut-outs is expertly done, but there’s nothing else remarkable happening here.

SARAH HYLAND in Los Angeles
dress by Dsquared², purse by Rauwolf, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

The dress is fascinating, and the matching shoes are festive and fun. But those are some of the tackiest-looking hair extensions I’ve seen since Britney stopped making regular appearances on the red carpet.

NICOLE KIDMAN in Sydney
gown by Vera Wang

Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty

Vaguely Oregon-Trail-couture, but kind of chic.

TAYLOR SWIFT in London
dress by Sachin & Babi, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty

You know I’m on board for wild prints, but even I draw the line at something this aggressively ugly. Still, Taylor Swift manages to look like a Barbie doll who had the unfortunate experience of being dressed in clothes a toddler made out of paper.

LADY GAGA in Washington, DC
gown by Valentino

Photo: Kris Connor/Getty

It’s certainly the most clothes-resembling thing she’s worn in years, but I still can’t give a more enthused reaction than “meh.”

CAMERON DIAZ in New York City
dress and boots by Christian Dior

Photo: Marco Sagliocco/Sipa

Are her boots tied into bows? Actively running away from her knees? Held together with trash bags? What is even happening here?

RITA ORA in Los Angeles
sweatshirt and skirt by Fausto Puglisi

Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

I think I’m officially over Rita Ora.

ALYSSA MILANO in New York City
dress and corset by Dolce & Gabbana

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Into The Woods is where this dress should be left. Far, far into the depths of the woods, where no one will ever find it again.

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Mondays are hard, but judging is easy. 

OLGA KURYLENKO at the Dubai Film Festival
gown by Ralph & Russo

Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Olga Kurylenko has had a HUGE year on the red carpet, which makes me feel even more guilty that I’ve been spelling her name “Kurlyenko” since the first time I blogged about her. SORRY, OLGA. I STILL LOVE YOU. ESPECIALLY IN THAT DRESS. Seriously, is this thing a work of art, or what? It looks like its retail value is approximately the GDP of a small European principality, and I obviously mean that as a compliment. And though I find tassels stupid approximately 97% of the time, those tassel earrings are to die for. Head-to-toe, this is flawless.

OLGA KURYLENKO at the Dubai Film Festival
gown by Alessandra Rich

Photo: PA

A lot of similar elements here – the flattering three-quarter length sleeve, the embellishments over lace, and that general feeling of “romantic but a little bit funky.” This isn’t quite as successful as the previous look – I think the white belt is distracting and cheapens the whole look, and the nude sandals are only okay. But those are small complaints for an otherwise overwhelmingly-fabulous look.

EDDIE REDMAYNE in London
suit by Hardy Amies

Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty

Best he has ever looked, and he ALWAYS looks fantastic.

DIANE KRUGER at the Glamour Awards
dress and purse by Chanel, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Venturelli/Getty

Finally back to the red carpet A-game that we have come to expect from her, Diane Kruger tore shit up in Chanel this week. It would have shot right to the top of my list if she hadn’t worn a few too many similar dresses before, but it’s still modern an glam as all hell, and accessorized perfectly. That eyeliner alone deserves some sort of award.

CAMILLA BELLE in Miami
dress by Andrew Gn, purse by Edie Parker, shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood

Photo: Johnny Louis/WireImage

Dresses like this are basically birth announcements for soon-to-be Hollywood moms. You wear something wide-cut, that hangs right down from your breasts, and the pregnancy rumors begin the moment you leave the house. I’ll be shocked if the official “I’m glowing with the joy of the new life within me! And also I puked this morning!” press release isn’t out in the next month. Anyway, this is awesome, and supremely fun, and the shoes are sexy as fuck. I think she should have stuck with either the watch or the diamond bracelet, not both, but other than that, this is a success.

ANNA KENDRICK in London
dress by Dolce & Gabbana

Photo: Getty

I like that some of the Into the Woods stars are going slightly thematic with their outfits, but this shtick is going to get old REAL FAST. Don’t get me wrong, I love this look, from the colors to the smart use of the often-misused nude pump. But a dress featuring forest-frolicking foxes seems like the gateway drug to wearing an ugly Christmas sweater on the red carpet, doesn’t it?

EMMA ROBERTS in New York City
dress, purse, and shoes by Valentino

Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage

The dress is mod perfection; the purse is divine. The shoes are a tad bit too depressing for an otherwise light and joyful ensemble.

JENA MALONE in Los Angeles
blouse and skirt by Ulyana Sergeenko, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

I so wish she would have chosen literally any other pair of shoes in the universe. From the ankles-up, this is one of my favorite looks of the year. The hair and mega-bitch-face compliment the clothing beautifully, but those coked-out Barbie shoes do not.

KAROLINA KURKOVA in New York City
dress by Valentino

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Another one to file under “would have been a massive hit if it weren’t for that one awkward accessory.” That purse looks like it was partying with Jena Malone’s shoes, snorting lines and trading shirts while screaming Icona Pop’s “I Love It” all night long.

EMILY BLUNT at the IWC Filmmakers Awards
gown by Lanvin

Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty

Hate the way the fabric gathers below her neck – I think it’s unflattering and distracting. The rest of the gown makes her look like the most fashionable woodland nymph in the woods, which is exactly the aesthetic she should be shooting for, but oof, everything happening around her neck is a nightmare. And the fabric around the waist isn’t much better. But maybe I’ll just scroll down so I can only see the bottom of the skirt, which is fucking heavenly.

EMILY BLUNT at the Dubai Film Festival
top and skirt by Zuhair Murad

Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty

The skirt is too long, which also makes the proportions of the crop top/skirt combo look mildly insane. Also, yellow is not her color. It’s a tough shade for any light-skinned woman to wear, but it has a particularly bad washing-out effect on Ms. Blunt.

JAIME KING in New York City
gown by Valentino

Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage

I so badly just want to run up to her and yank this entire gown up about three inches. But I must say, Jaime is usually an unmitigated disaster on the red carpet, so this might be the best she’s ever looked. I mean, that bar is about as low as it gets, but at least she’s improving!

FREIDA PINTO in Miami
dress by Osman

Photo: instyle.co.uk

Tree prints are apparently a thing now, I guess? I don’t know how I feel about this, dear readers. It’s kind of lovely, but she also looks like the flag of a small island nation. Whatever. I like her strappy sandals.

OLIVIA MUNN in New York City
dress, purse, and shoes by Valentino

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Olivia Munn is another one who’s really stepped up her red carpet game recently. Maybe she’s as excited for The Newsroom to finally be over as the rest of us are! Never having to deal with Aaron Sorkin again definitely calls for a celebratory tangerine dress and, like, the universe’s awesomest shoes.

REESE WITHERSPOON in Los Angeles
dress by Balenciaga

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

This is what Elle Woods wears when she’s having a manic-depressive kind of day.

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO in New York City
gown by Alexandre Vauthier

Photo: Thos Robinson/Getty

We get it. You’re an underwear model. That’s very nice. But you also look like you’re naked save for a bedazzled cast for a hip injury, which is probably not what you were going for.

SALMA HAYEK in Los Angeles
gown by Alexander McQueen

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

I don’t know, you guys. I don’t actively hate it, and she really rocks that very-difficult-to-wear shade of pink. But this looks like what a six-year-old kid thinks high fashion looks like, you know?

OLIVIA PALERMO in New York City
jumpsuit by Valentino, fur stole by Charlotte Simone, shoes by Aquazzura

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Olivia Palermo, still working that “fussy old lady gets lost on the way to the grocery store” style, I see. Also, your belt tassel kind of looks like a teeny-tiny penis.

HAILEE STEINFELD in Tokyo
dress and shoes by Christian Dior

Photo: Keith Tsuji/Getty

I love when starlets bring the weird, but this… this is just too weird, even for me. She looks like a lost baby goose.

KATE BOSWORTH in Los Angeles
dress and shoes by Coach, purse by Kotur

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

If clogs come back in style, I might have to quit being a fashion blogger. And a person who lives on this earth. I CANNOT SURVIVE THE CLOGNAISSANCE, DEAR READERS. (Clogpocalypse? Clogmaggedon? Whatever. A clog by any other name would still smell like bad taste to me.)

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Season’s greetings, bitches!  Welcome to the annual celebration of all things fabulous on the red carpet.

One-Hit Wonders:
KAT DENNINGS, UZO ADUBA, and KAROLINA KURKOVA

KAT DENNINGS in Rubin Singer; UZO ADUBA in Christian Siriano; KAROLINA KURKOVA in Marchesa

Achievement in Menswear:
EDDIE REDMAYNE

EDDIE REDMAYNE in Hardy Amies, Burberry Prorsum, Alexander McQueen, and Burberry

Rookies of the Year:
AMAL CLOONEY and LIZZY CAPLAN

AMAL CLOONEY in Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, and Giambattista Valli

LIZZY CAPLAN in Donna Karan, Valentino, and Emilio Pucci

Achievement in Maternity Wear:
ZOE SALDANA

ZOE SALDANA in Christian Dior, Preen, Lanvin, and Valentino

Red Carpet Risk-Takers:
JENA MALONE and SOLANGE KNOWLES

JENA MALONE in Emilio Pucci, Valentino, Emanuel Ungaro, and Reem Acra

SOLANGE KNOWLES in Christopher Kane, H&M, Acne, and Tata Naka

Most Enviable Street Style:
TAYLOR SWIFT

TAYLOR SWIFT in Novis, Suno, Cynthia Steffe, and Aqua

TAYLOR SWIFT in ModCloth, Miu Miu/Topshop, Asos, and Equipment

Best Dressed, Teen Edition:
KIERNAN SHIPKA

KIERNAN SHIPKA in Tory Burch, Antonio Berardi, Giambattista Valli, and Michael Kors

KIERNAN SHIPKA in Preen, Bottega Veneta, Peter Pilotto, and Marni

Fabbest Girls Next Door:
EMMA STONE, JENNIFER LAWRENCE and EMMA WATSON

EMMA STONE in Valentino, Chanel, and Atelier Versace

EMMA STONE in Brock, Prada, and Valentino

JENNIFER LAWRENCE in Christian Dior, Tom Ford, and Jason Wu

JENNIFER LAWRENCE in Christian Dior, Altuzarra, and Christian Dior

EMMA WATSON in Misha Nonoo, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren

EMMA WATSON in Christian Dior, Narciso Rodriguez, and Christian Dior

Most Prolific:
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY and ELIZABETH BANKS

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY in Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Holly Fulton, and Valentino

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY in Huishan Zhang, Chanel, Giambattista Valli, and Valentino

ELIZABETH BANKS in McQ, Monique Lhuillier, Jenny Packham, and Leonard

ELIZABETH BANKS in Roland Mouret, Peter Pilotto, Chloé, and Elie Saab

Best Dressed:
LUPITA NYONG’O and CATE BLANCHETT

LUPITA NYONG’O in Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, and Gucci

LUPITA NYONG’O in Miu Miu, Ralph Lauren, and Prada

CATE BLANCHETT in Armani Privé

CATE BLANCHETT in Armani Privé, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino

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Best Dressed: JULIANNE MOORE
gown by Givenchy, earrings by Chopard

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Utter magnificence.

Runner-Up: AMAL CLOONEY
gown and purse by Christian Dior, earrings by Harry Winston

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Respect to Amal for dressing like she was going to the opera, as if the entire concept of actors congratulating each other on their achievements is just theater to her. It’s not revolutionary, but it had that impossible-to-achieve combination of “LOOK AT ME!” and “I’m too educated to give a fuck about any of this.”

Honorable Mention: REESE WITHERSPOON
gown by Calvin Klein

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Simple? Yes. But the embellishments on the bodice are exquisite, and she looks like a trophy herself. This is how you do minimalism to maximum effect.

EDDIE REDMAYNE
tuxedo by Gucci

Photo: John Shearer/Invision/AP

Delicious. I want that velvet tuxedo jacket in my life.

HELEN MIRREN
gown by Dolce & Gabbana, earrings by Chopard

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Glam as fuck.

DIANE KRUGER and JOSHUA JACKSON
Diane’s gown by Emilia Wickstead, purse by Emm Kuo
Joshua’s tuxedo by Berluti

Photo: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty

Diane looks lovely in that “I’m a big deal, but this night is not actually about me, so I’ll just be over here looking casually flawless” kind of way. Pacey, of course, remains the world’s most desirable accessory.

JARED LETO
tuxedo by Lanvin, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty

The shirt and bow tie are a little too white and shiny, and this could fit him a hell of a lot better, but I don’t hate it. It’s hard to hate Jared Leto in a tux.

KATHERINE HEIGL
gown by Zac Posen

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

This is the best Katherine Heigl has looked since the last time anyone gave a shit about Katherine Heigl.

QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS
gown by Giorgio Armani

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Adorable.

JULIANNA MARGULIES
dress by Ulyana Sergeenko, jewelry by Bulgari

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

This dress could have worked if the styling had been more formal and glamorous, but this was a big bag of nope for me. I love the necklace, but nothing else about this is quite dressy enough. And what is even happening with that hair? Did she forget her hair stylist’s birthday or something?

ELLIE KEMPER
gown by Naeem Khan

Photo: John Shearer/Invision/AP

Fire your makeup artist and hire a tailor.

ZOSIA MAMET
gown by Andrew Gn

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

She looks like an incredibly unappetizing dessert.

MICHELLE MONAGHAN
gown by Jason Wu

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Coma-inducing.

ANNA FARIS and CHRIS PRATT
Anna’s gown by Reem Acra, shoes by Jimmy Choo
Chris’s tuxedo by Tom Ford

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Anna needs to start carrying some weight in this relationship. Any fashion points this couple is earning are solely due to Chris Pratt.

JENNIFER LOPEZ
gown by Zuhair Murad, purse by Jimmy Choo, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty

I’m exhausted just looking at this. To be honest, I like the cape, but there’s only so many times I can see J.Lo do this shtick before I lose my fucking mind. And did every single element – including her fingernails – have to be the same shade of bedazzled bling? I may go blind if I look at this much longer.

CLAIRE DANES
gown by Valentino

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

I get it. If I were Claire’s breasts, I would want to run as far away from those earrings as possible too.

RUTH WILSON
gown by Prada

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Ruth Wilson always looks like the person next to her just farted.

KERRY WASHINGTON
gown by Mary Katrantzou

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Thanks for trying something different, Kerry, but this risk did not pay off. This fabric isn’t just heavy, it’s tortured, and you look like you’re wearing the world’s tackiest couch.

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY and CAMILA ALVES
Matthew’s tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana
Camila’s gown by Monique Lhuillier

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

I always look forward to what these two will bring to the red carpet, so imagine my disappointment when I saw… whatever the hell is happening here. He looks like a smarmy nightclub owner with a vicious coke habit, and she’s just wearing a very stiff towel.

Worst Dressed: KRISTEN WIIG
gown by Delphine Manivet

Photo: Alberto Rodriguez/Getty

I swear, when she and Bill Hader came onstage to do their bit, I thought Kristen was wearing this dress as a joke. But apparently, no, her stylist is just operating under the mistaken belief that old lady nighties are appropriate for the red carpet.

Get the rest of your Globes fix – don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of my fashion coverage. And stay tuned for my extra-judgmental recap of the Golden Globes after-party fashion!

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And now, let us celebrate the Golden Globes winners and losers at their drunkest, accompanied by the bitches too basic to be invited to the actual awards. 

DIANE KRUGER
dress by Giamba

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

You can spot the actual Golden Globes attendees from a mile away at these afterparties – they’re generally the ones not wearing gowns. For some reason, those who lack invites to the main event always hit the after-parties in mega-gowns, which to me just screams, “WELL I HAD TO WEAR THIS COUTURE SOMEWHERE DESPITE MY LACK OF IMPORTANCE TO THE HOLLYWOOD FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION, DIDN’T I?” With that in mind, no one nailed their outfit harder than Diane Kruger. This dress is interesting and sexy, the styling is formal but fun, and she’s making tights work on a red carpet, which is no easy feat. And more importantly, the whole vibe says, “Lol, it’s cute that you basic bitches feel the need to take this event so seriously, but I’ll be over here getting fabulously drunk with Pacey Witter.”

HAILEE STEINFELD
gown by Stella McCartney, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

It’s funny, because I’ve spent FOREVER railing against these hideous curved-and-paisley-and-cut-out Stella McCartney prints (as seen on Solange, Gwyneth, Brooklyn, and like every other starlet circa 2012). But with a bit of distance from this particular trend, and when it’s worn by a star I love, and the chic factor is improved by about eleventy thousand percent, guess what? I actually love this look. And bonus points to Hailee’s expression, which is just so, “Whatever, I was invited to the Globes when my classmates were having their bat mitzvahs. I’m only hitting the after-parties so I can chill with Lorde.”

LAURA VANDEVOORT
gown by Luis Antonio

Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty

I have no idea who this is, but her print game is on point. Mazel tov, relative* nobody!

*Relative to actual famous people, that is. Relative to me, you’re Oprah fucking Winfrey.

EMILY RATAJKOWSKI
gown by Escada, purse by Lee Savage

Photo: Getty

Awesome dress, cool color, A+ IDGAF vibe. The newbies are really tearing it up, aren’t they?

RITA ORA
gown by Zac Posen

Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic

I adore this gown (my red carpet prediction for Dita Von Teese). The funky earrings and purse keep Rita from looking like she’s taking this shit too seriously, but the gown and matching lips are still glam as fuck.

TAYLOR SWIFT
gown by Jenny Packham, purse by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Luis Martinez/AFF

Simple but lovely, and a killer color on her. And for a girl who’s never camera shy, it’s kind of refreshing that Taylor didn’t do the solo step-and-repeat on the red carpet. Also, hi Lorde, I see you there! We’ll get to your adorable self in a moment.

NINA DOBREV
gown by Zuhair Murad

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Sure, it’s a little much for the event, but Nina’s always had a keen ability to make dramatic, even fussy Elie Saab gowns look effortless and cool. (See also: Nina at Cannes; Nina at the SAG Awards.)

LORDE
top by Narciso Rodriguez

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

I love that she traded in the crop top from her red carpet ensemble for an identical one in white. The pants are cool as all hell and fit her like a dream, and the shoes are awesome. I’m not sure what tragedy occurred on top of her head, but the rest of this is party-perfect.

BRITTANY SNOW
dress by Valentino, purse by Edie Parker, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I can’t recall anything Brittany Snow has ever worn, but she’s working that ethereal-meets-adorable vibe in this floral Valentino frock. The hair and makeup aren’t doing her any favors, but at least the outfit is surprisingly solid.

PAZ VEGA
gown by Elie Saab, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty

She should have saved this gown for Cannes. She looks glorious in it – though I’d switch out the shoes – but it feels so out of place for a goddamn Globes party.

NAYA RIVERA
gown by Christian Siriano

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

EVERYONE NEEDS TO TAKE THIS LESS SERIOUSLY.

NICOLA PELTZ
gown by Balenciaga

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Please, God, tell me Nicola did not actually pay someone to do that to her hair.

SELENA GOMEZ
gown by Kaufmanfranco, purse by Lee Savage

Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty

Selena Gomez has been dressing like a post-menopausal movie star lately, and I just can’t get on board. I understand that Disney stars in particular feel the need to dress in a ridiculously naked or mature way as soon as they’re free from their Disney chains, but this is just a dress that Angela Bassett rejected first.

MOLLY SIMS
gown by Lisa Perry

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

This is one of the most aggressively offensive things to ever happen to my vision, but Molly is a thousand months pregnant and clearly having a good time, so I’ll give her a pass. This time.

SALMA HAYEK
gown by Gucci Première

Photo: Michael Tullberg/Getty

The dress is basic and the jewelry makes her look like a toddler playing Pretty, Pretty Princess.

CARA DELEVINGNE
gown by Thierry Mugler, shoes by Tabitha Simmons

Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty

From the waist-up: awesome. But this is a scrolldown fug if there ever was one. The beige lining on this dress is maybe the saddest thing in the universe, the peep-toe booties are positively crack-induced, and the camera angle makes her look like she doesn’t have legs. I mean, that last one isn’t Cara’s fault, but still, it’s creeping me out.

KATHARINE MCPHEE
gown by Carolina Herrera

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

I guess the gown is okay, if you like those Frankenstein dresses that seem to be made of the discarded parts of other gowns. But the Great Golden Globes 2015 Hair Epidemic clearly affected the after-parties as well. Unless Katharine literally surfed to this event, there is no excuse for that hair.

SARAH HYLAND
top and skirt by Emilio Pucci

Photo: C. Flanigan/Getty

I wanted to like this, but these proportions make Sarah look like a hungry alien.

NIKKI REED
gown by Katharine Kidd, purse by Edie Parker

Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage

Oh, honey. No.

LEA MICHELE
gown by Emanuel Ungaro, earrings by Lorraine Schwartz

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

Well, it’s not truly a party until Lea Michele reveals her sternum and a little crotch-adjacent thigh, right?

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO
gown by Zuhair Murad

Photo: David Livingston/Getty

SERIOUSLY, WITH THAT NUDE UNDERWEAR? Get a lining that’s dark enough to  conceal your lady-bits, or wear underwear the same color as the dress, or say fuck it and show the world your glorious vulva. But do NOT wear nude underwear under these circumstances.

JENNIFER LOPEZ
top and skirt by Amanda Wakeley

Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty

The bad news is that Jennifer Lopez was attacked by a wild animal en route to this event. The good news is, she won herself a new pelt!

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A few weeks ago, the world’s greatest couturiers came together in Paris to celebrate all things fabulous. Now it’s time to decide which starlet will wear the most beautiful and most bonkers designs of the Spring 2015 couture collections.

red carpet prediction: AMY ADAMS
Elie Saab, modeled by Waleska Gorczevski

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Amy? Because she always shines in classic, romantic Elie Saab.

Amy Adams in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: ANGELINA JOLIE
Atelier Versace, modeled by Mina Cvetkovic

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Angelina? Because black Atelier Versace dresses are her bread and butter.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

red carpet prediction: CATE BLANCHETT
Armani Privé, modeled by Sasha Luss

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Cate? Because no one wears Armani Privé better.

Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé

red carpet prediction: CHRISTINA HENDRICKS
gown by Alexis Mabille, modeled by Viktor Van Pelt

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Christina? Because no one looks better in green cinched-waist dresses.

Christina Hendricks in Zac Posen, Tadashi Shoji, and L’Wren Scott

red carpet prediction: DAKOTA FANNING
Chanel, modeled by Audrey Marnay

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Dakota? Because she prefers her Chanel dresses with textured embellishments.

Dakota Fanning in Chanel

red carpet prediction: DIANE KRUGER
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Jing Wen

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Diane? Because she adores Giambattista Valli’s printed dresses.

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli

red carpet prediction: DITA VON TEESE
Alexis Mabille, modeled by Giedre Kiaulenaite

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Dita? Because she’s Alexis Mabille’s most devoted customer.

Dita Von Teese in Alexis Mabille

red carpet prediction: ELIZABETH BANKS
Alexandre Vauthier, modeled by Aneta Pajak

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Elizabeth? Because she loves textured dresses with belts and cut-outs.

Elizabeth Banks in Bill Blass, J. Mendel, Versace, and Jason Wu

red carpet prediction: ELIZABETH BANKS
Elie Saab, modeled by Alexandra Elizabeth

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Elizabeth? Because she always makes a statement in Elie Saab’s most dramatic gowns

Elizabeth Banks in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: EMMA STONE
Valentino, modeled by Grace Hartzel

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Emma? Because she loves to keep things modern and romantic in Valentino.

Emma Stone in Valentino

red carpet prediction: KATE BOSWORTH
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Julia Hafstrom

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Kate? Because she lives for Giambattista Valli’s floral mini-dresses.

Kate Bosworth in Giambattista Valli

red carpet prediction: KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
Chanel

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Keira? Because she lives for Chanel’s embellished dresses.

Keira Knightley in Chanel

red carpet prediction: KRISTEN STEWART
Chanel, modeled by Nadine Strittmatter

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Kristen? Because she basically lives in structured black-and-white Chanel dresses.

Kristen Stewart in Chanel

red carpet prediction: JENA MALONE
Valentino, modeled by Josephine van Delden

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Jena? Because she loves to take a risk in Valentino.

Jena Malone in Valentino

red carpet prediction: JENNIFER LAWRENCE
Christian Dior, modeled by Aya Jones

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Jennifer? Because no one loves Dior’s romantic silhouettes more than J.Law.

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior

red carpet prediction: JENNIFER LOPEZ
Zuhair Murad, modeled by Juliana Aguiar

Why J.Lo? Because she is the undisputed queen of plunging Zuhair Murad metallics gown.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

red carpet prediction: LUPITA NYONG’O
Elie Saab, modeled by Lindsey Wixson

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Lupita? Because while all celebrities love Elie Saab, no one wears the label better than Lupita.

Lupita Nyong’o in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: MARION COTILLARD
Christian Dior, modeled by Mona Matsuoka

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Marion? Because she alone can rock Dior in any print or texture.

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

red carpet prediction: MILEY CYRUS
Atelier Versace, modeled by Amber Valletta

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Miley? Because she’s addicted to black dresses with mega-revealing cut-outs.

Miley Cyrus in Alexandre Vauthier, Versace, Tom Ford, and Norma Kamali

red carpet prediction: NATALIE PORTMAN
Christian Dior, modeled by Natalya Koreshkova

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Natalie? Because you can actually see her in this photo, sitting in the front row wearing her go-to uniform of monochromatic Dior.

Natalie Portman in Christian Dior

red carpet prediction: TAYLOR SWIFT
Zuhair Murad, modeled by Alexandra Hochguertel

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Taylor? Because she loves to glimmer in Zuhair Murad.

Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad

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There’s only one way to prep for the glam-overload that is the Oscars – by hitting the film festival circuit for a hefty dose of judgment.

CATE BLANCHETT
gown by Givenchy

Photo: Camilla Morandi/Rex

Serving up new-wave geometric realness, and I am eating this shit up with a spoon. Cate Blanchett is one of my all-time red carpet favorites, but she hasn’t blown me away as much recently as I might have hoped. But clearly, the bitch is back. Bow down.

CATE BLANCHETT
top, skirt, and shoes by Givenchy

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Only Cate can wear a white smock over a black bra and make it look like high fashion.

ELIZABETH BANKS
gown by Elie Saab, purse by Rauwolf

Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Even Disney princesses are like, “damn, do birds dress this bitch in the morning? How is she so flawless?”

JENA MALONE
dress by Roksanda, purse by Edie Parker, shoes by Casadei

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

I want all of this. I don’t care that I’d never be able to walk in those stilettos. I still need this entire outfit to be mine.

KIERNAN SHIPKA
dress by Delpozo, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

Photo: DDP/Dominique Ecken/Sipa

The dress is just so goddamn perfect for her, and I’m loving her eyeliner. The hair could use some work, but it’s hard for me to care too much, because Sally Draper is an American treasure.

NATALIE PORTMAN
dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Isa Foltin/Getty

All kinds of precious.

NATALIE PORTMAN
dress by Lanvin

Photo: Rex

I love any celebrity who dresses like they actually live on this planet, where there is weather. If I see one more goddamn starlet at New York Fashion Week rocking sandals and bare legs during a frigid February in New York, I’m going to lose my fucking mind. Natalie Portman, international superstar though she may be, is not so far above us that she has forgotten how to feel the effects of weather. SHE’S WEARING STOCKINGS, YOU GUYS. SHE’S ONE OF US.

NATALIE PORTMAN
dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Rex

Everyone and their mother has worn a Dior coat-dress – well, everyone rich and/or famous, and their rich and/or famous mothers – so I can’t get too excited over this. But it’s lovely nonetheless.

NATALIE PORTMAN
gown and purse by Lanvin

Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Uh, why is that belt just sort of floating randomly between her bust and her waist? I survived 2006’s immense popularity of wearing belts right under your tits, and let me tell you, it was a dark time in our nation’s history. I don’t think I’m ready to go back there just yet.

HELEN MIRREN
gown by Dolce & Gabbana

Photo: Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Getty

Helen Mirren will always be sexier than me and I can’t even get mad at her for it.

LILY JAMES
dress by Mary Katrantzou, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: PA

Downton Abbey’s favorite niece is about to play Cinderella (opposite Robb Stark as Prince Charming, no less), so get used to Lily James’s face. You’ll be sick of her in no time, I’m sure. Particularly if she continues wearing dresses that are much more awkward than they need to be. She looks like she’s wearing a collar, sleeves, very intricate boob tattoos, and nothing else.

LILY JAMES
gown by Christian Dior

Photo: Splash News

I really tried to like this, but it looks like someone took a sledgehammer to it. All that rouching and wrinkling screams “prom queen,” and the center-parted hair doesn’t help.

AUDREY TAUTOU
gown by Prada

Photo: Getty

Eh. It’s nice, but it’s not much of a surprise.

OLGA KURYLENKO
gown by J. Mendel

Photo: Getty

A simple yet lovely gown, but she’s ruining it with the country star hair.

OLGA KURYLENKO
gown by Armani Privé

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

An important lesson for us all: no matter how expensive your couture gown is, you can still make it look cheap as shit if you don’t bother to do your hair.

NICOLE KIDMAN
gown by Valentino

Photo: Aurore Marechal/Landov

Terrifying Oregon Trail bride.

NICOLE KIDMAN
dress and shoes by Louis Vuitton

Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty

Ugh, who cares.

DAKOTA JOHNSON
gown by Christian Dior

Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Well, this isn’t a worse decision than agreeing to star in Fifty Shades of Grey, but it’s damn close.

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Welcome, dear readers, to the Superbowl of self-congratulatory superstars! 

Best Dressed: LUPITA NYONG’O
gown by Calvin Klein

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

No one even came close to beating out Lupita for best-dressed. Covered in over 6,000 pearls (for real), I gasped when she stepped onto the carpet, and I haven’t stopped drooling since. We need a close-up to really appreciate how exquisite the detailing is:

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty

I’m crying. I’m just full-on crying at how beautiful she is. While we’re at it, let’s get the back view:

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

Sporty and surprising and all-around delightful. This is Calvin Klein’s greatest work in decades.

Runner-Up: MARION COTILLARD
gown by Christian Dior, jewelry by Chopard

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

I don’t always love white at major red carpet events, as it tends to be a common choice. But of all the things you could call Marion, “common” is not one of them. This was somehow precious and badass and simple and daring all t the same time. But the back was much more divisive:

Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

I can think of a million reasons why I should hate it. Primary amongst them is that no one should come to the Oscars wearing a shower curtain full of farts. The logical part of my brain understands this. But I think Marion is just magnificent – and more importantly, French – enough to pull this off. And at least the girl took a fucking risk, unlike most of the conservatively-dressed attendees. Nearly every star chose the least offensive look possible, which also tend to be the least interesting looks, resulting in a red carpet almost as boring and humorless as the show itself.

Honorable Mention: ZOE SALDANA
gown by Atelier Versace, necklace by Neil Lane

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

All of Hollywood’s stylists gathered together last week to discuss their plot to force every star alive into a statement necklace so gigantic, it would take over the universe. In fact, all the necklaces were supposed to morph into one super-being and destroy the planet if Julianne Moore didn’t finally win Best Actress. But Zoe somehow escaped the negative effects of this evil plan, in a stunning chandelier-like necklace that only elevated her already-romantic gown. The dress is actually a little on the plain side for Zoe, but her new curves make it feel inspired. Motherhood looks so unfairly beautiful on her, doesn’t it?

BEHATI PRINSLOO and ADAM LEVINE
Behati’s gown and Adam’s tuxedo by Armani Privé

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Who did Adam Levine blow so that Behati could get her hands on this Armani Privé gown? I can’t even properly voice how angry I am that Cate Blanchett didn’t score this dress first. These two are kind of the worst, but my GOD, what a gown.

DAVID OYELOWO
tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I wish the vest were just a few shades darker, to match the rest of his suit (or even darker than that), but GOD BLESS DAVID OYELOWO. Boy BROUGHT IT. Color, fit, shoes – all perfect. Step aside, Eddie Redmayne- David is my new man to watch on the red carpet.

JENNIFER HUDSON
gown by Romona Keveza, jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Simple yet lovely. In any other color, I might have forgotten about this entirely, but that canary yellow is a joy on Jennifer. Any dress that isn’t black, white, red, or metallic gets a few points, because they’re so rare at this event. And the perfect fit certainly doesn’t hurt.

COMMON
tuxedo by Prada

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

OBSESSED with that navy velvet tuxedo jacket.

JESSICA CHASTAIN
gown by Givenchy

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

She’s stunning, the silhouette is wonderful, the color pops, her bod is insane, and the necklace is perfect. So why do I not even remember seeing this dress on the red carpet? It’s actually pretty interesting, but something about it wasn’t quite magical enough for me.

OPRAH WINFREY
gown by Vera Wang

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

I’m not crazy about the skirt, but the rest of the silhouette is fantastic. Love the earrings.

ROSAMUND PIKE
gown by Givenchy

Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage

It’s easily the best thing she’s worn all awards season, which means absolutely nothing, because she has been a HOT MESS for weeks now. The styling doesn’t really work at all, but at least Rosamund finally managed to get her hands on a decent dress.

MERYL STREEP
jacket, top, and pants by Lanvin, purse by Salvatore Ferragamo, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

Remember when Meryl went apeshit over Patricia Arquette’s equal pay speech and won the entire Oscars with her reaction? That was fun.

CHRIS PRATT and ANNA FARIS
Chris’s tuxedo by Tom Ford
Anna’s gown by Zuhair Murad

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

These two are so goddamn cute, they look like they should be on top of a wedding cake.

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
gown by Valentino

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Listen, Keira. I know you love a whimsical, ethereal vibe. But looking like you ACTUALLY ARE A WOODLAND NYMPH may be taking things just a step too far.

PATRICIA ARQUETTE
gown by Rosetta Getty

Photo: Getty

I love the sassy swoop to that shoulder – worthy of a woman this awesome. The rest of the look is underwhelming, though, and the hair is downright awful.

VIOLA DAVIS
gown by Zac Posen, necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

Your giant-ass world-dominating statement necklace should not be partially covered by, or covering, your dress. If the neckline is high enough to touch the necklace, you don’t need to wear a cool half-million around your neck, for God’s sake. Also: there’s no color that looks bad on Viola Davis, but I wish she’d worn this in a bright yellow or orange. This shade is just depressing.

BRADLEY COOPER
tuxedo by Salvatore Ferragamo

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage

Nothing exciting here, but he’s nice to look at.

SIENNA MILLER
gown by Oscar de la Renta

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

What’s the point in a dress this detailed if you can’t see the fucking details because of the color? Rookie mistake, Sienna. Also, I love your eyeliner.

JUSTIN THEROUX and JENNIFER ANISTON
Justin’s tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana
Jennifer’s gown by Versace

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

These two look like they smell like Axe body spray.

FELICITY JONES
gown by Alexander McQueen

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

This was one of the biggest disappointments of the night for me. I have come to rely on Felicity Jones for serving up her particular brand of modern Audrey Hepburn style, but this is just a medieval nightmare. That giant, tortured, shiny skirt is impossible to look away from, and the shape of the bodice doesn’t do anything for her.

CARMEN EJOGO
gown by Houghton, necklace by Chopard

Photo: Jim Smeal/BEImages

Never half-ass a 1920s outfit, or you’ll just end up looking like you’re wearing fancy pajamas and too much lipstick.

CHLOË MORETZ
gown by Miu Miu

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I love prints (and pockets) at formal events, but Chloë looks like she’s wearing the upholstery from your grandma’s favorite rocking chair.

RITA ORA
gown by Marchesa

Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

BUT REALLY, AREN’T WE AS A NATION OVER THESE FUCKING FISHTAIL GOWNS ALREADY?

CHRISSY TEIGEN and JOHN LEGEND
John’s tuxedo by Gucci
Chrissy’s gown by Zuhair Murad

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty

I actually hate every single detail of Chrissy’s outfit. I’m impressed – usually even a judgmental bitch like me can find SOME positive straw to grasp at. But no. Not today.

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY
tuxedo by Dolce & Gabbana

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty

Jersey Shore Nightclub Owner Matthew McConaughey is my least favorite Matthew McConaughey.

Worst Dressed: GWYNETH PALTROW
gown by Ralph & Russo, earrings by Anna Hu Haote Joaillerie

Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage

Is this gown actually worse than Matthew McConaughey’s face or Chrissy Teigen’s everything? Probably not. But it’s Gwyneth, and there’s not a person on earth who needs a reality check worse than her. So, Gwyn, let me tell you: this color should not be worn on anyone over the age of four, that shoulder-flower is sloppy and awkward, and even a woman as privileged as you cannot pull off those earrings.

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Welcome back to the Met Gala! And now, for the stars who should have known better.

ELIZABETH BANKS
gown by Michael Kors, purse by Lee Savage

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

If I were in my forties and had her stomach, I’d want to show it off as much as possible too. But this color reads as a little bit cheap, and I don’t think any of us can pretend we haven’t seen this dress a million times before. I consider Elizabeth Banks one of the best-dressed women in Hollywood, usually because she’s not afraid to take a risk. But this was disappointing, coming from a woman whose wardrobe is so prolific and fabulous. I’m not sure Michael Kors could have designed her something up to her usual standards of excellence, but I think he could have done better than this.

JESSICA CHASTAIN
gown by Givenchy

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

A perfect, if extremely predictable, Oscars gown. But nothing about this says “Met Gala” to me. And it’s also pretty much the only thing Jessica ever wears.

TARAJI P. HENSON
gown by Balenciaga

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

A pretty dress; spectacular earrings. This probably would have made the best-dressed list for any other event, but again… IT’S THE MET GALA. Over-the-top is under-the-top and under-the-top is garbage.

CLAIRE DANES
gown by Valentino

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

She was born to wear this color, and I love the gauzy feel to this dress, but it’s got nothing to do with the theme, and the styling is a problem. You just know those two dudes behind her are talking shit about her conjunctivitis eye makeup, right?

DIANNA AGRON
gown and purse by Tory Burch

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Pretty and thematically appropriate, but instantly forgettable.

JENNIFER CONNELLY
gown by Louis Vuitton

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

I like the idea behind this gown much better than the execution. I love a strong shoulder, but these look just a little bit asymmetrical. If that was intentional, the difference between the shoulders should be more stark, and if it wasn’t, then dammit, what is going on with this woman’s shoulders? And while I love a grand textile on the red carpet, this print definitely has that “grandma’s couch” feel to it. Also, get a pedicure. It’s the Met Gala.

LILY COLLINS
top and skirt by Chanel

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Am I a bitch for thinking that everything less than spectacularly formal is bullshit, but something like this is so fussy that it’s also bullshit? Maybe, but that doesn’t mean I’m wrong.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE
gown by Christian Dior

Photo: Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

I appreciate her desire to represent the everywoman, but while we ordinary ladies (and gents) love our messy buns, that doesn’t make them Met Gala appropriate. Also, a bedazzled bib. SHE’S WEARING A BEDAZZLED BIB. Like the world’s fanciest toddler.

ALEXA CHUNG
gown by Erdem

Photo: Rex

Too casual and careless. I know Alexa can’t just wear a normal outfit like normal people, because that comes with the job description when you become a Hipster It Girl, but I can’t believe everyone okay-ed those shoes with that dress.

KERI RUSSELL
gown by Altuzarra, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

This fits her TERRIBLY. A shame, because those feathers are some of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen on the red carpet, but I can’t get past this atrocious silhouette.

JULIANNE MOORE
gown by Givenchy

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

I don’t even know what I’m looking at. Is she wearing an art deco lampshade?

KRISTEN WIIG
gown by Prabal Gurung

Photo: Arroyo-O’Connor/AFF-USA

Kristen Wiig is a miracle of a human being, but this dress is only okay. I’m not sure this canary yellow is really her color – between that and her hair (which is DEFINITELY not her color), she just looks strangely wan. (Editor’s Note: I totally typed “wang” at first. #oops)

ROSE BYRNE and BOBBY CANAVALE
Rose’s gown and Bobby’s suit by Calvin Klein

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Yes, that’s right – Rose Byrne attended the biggest fashion event of the year wearing head-to-toe nipples. I don’t even know how to respond to something this ridiculous. Also, I love me some Bobby Canavale, but did he forget to shower in the six months prior to this event?

SIENNA MILLER
suit by Thakoon, purse by Rauwolf

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Sienna thought the theme was Pamplona, not China.

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I mean, you knew this post was coming, right?

HANNAH BAGSHAWE and EDDIE REDMAYNE
Hannah’s gown and Eddie’s tux by Valentino

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

These two actually look really lovely, but they weren’t quite excellent enough for the Best Dressed post. So, sorry, Hannah and Eddie, but I guess that makes you basic. Better luck next year.

KATE HUDSON
gown by Michael Kors, purse by Edie Parker, shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Ill-fitting lace and a messy bun? Yup, you’re basic. (And I should know. I LIVE in a messy bun.)

JAIME KING
gown by Jason Wu

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

This isn’t the premiere of your shitty sci-fi movie, Jaime. The Met Gala actually MATTERS. Act accordingly.

UMA THURMAN
gown by Atelier Versace, shoes by Alexandre Birman

Photo: Francis Specker/Landov

I’m fairly certain Uma Thurman hasn’t stopped wearing this dress since the Pulp Fiction premiere. I like the cut, and the jade earrings, but WHATEVER WHO CARES I’M BORED. Also, that nest on top of her head is problematic.

EMMA ROBERTS
gown by Ralph Lauren, purse by Edie Parker

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

I hate those sliced-open sleeves. I think they’re hideously unflattering on just about everyone. And I also think Emma just needs to deal with her roots and go brunette already. I have never once looked at that head of hair and thought, “Yes. That’s how things should look.”

HAILEE STEINFELD
gown by Michael Kors, purse by Edie Parker

Photo: Rex

YOU ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS, HAILEE. I’m very happy that you’ve had such a wonderful time at your Bat Mitzvah, but you’re going to have to put in a lot more effort than this if you want to play with the big girls.

GABRIELLE UNION
gown by Zac Posen, purse by Charlotte Olympia

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Cute fan purse, awesome cocktail rings, but no accessory is powerful enough to bring this dress up to Met Gala standards.

OLIVIA MUNN
gown by J. Mendel

Photo: Francis Specker/Landov

Does everyone in Hollywood have super-sweaty shoulders? What is the meaning of this trend?!

RACHEL WEISZ
gown by Chanel, shoes by Bally

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Too much makeup. Not enough anything else.

JESSICA ALBA
gown, purse, and shoes by Kenzo

Photo: Gilbert Flores/Broadimage

Congratulations, Jessica! Your flat-forms have qualified you for the position of Senior Undersecretary of Basic Bitchiness. You must be very proud.

ALLISON WILLIAMS
gown by Giambattista Valli

Photo: Rex

Oh, wonderful. Now Lena Dunham’s drunk-preschooler style is rubbing off on the rest of the Girls cast. That’s definitely what my life needed more of – giant puffy skirts and precious doll-like blush on grown-ass women.

CHRISSY TEIGEN and JOHN LEGEND
Chrissy’s gown by St. John, purse by Judith Leiber
John’s tuxedo by Gucci

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

Nope. Try harder.

REESE WITHERSPOON
gown by Jason Wu

Photo: Rex

BAD REESE. BAD. Bad hair, worse makeup, awful shoes, and I can’t even bring myself to care about a gown as basic as this one.

SOFIA VERGARA
gown by Marchesa

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty

I can’t. I just can’t.

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It’s time to board that private jet and fly off to the south of France, bitches. 

Best Dressed: LUPITA NYONG’O
gown and headband by Gucci, jewelry by Chopard

Photo: Venturelli/WireImage

LUPITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA YOU ARE GIVING ME MERMAID OFF THE COAST OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA REALNESS RIGHT NOW HOW ARE YOU SO FLAWLESS

Runner-Up: JULIANNE MOORE
gown by Armani Privé, jewelry by Chopard

Photo: Venturelli/WireImage

J’motherfucking-adore, you guys. It’s strangely wintery for May in Cannes, but I can’t possibly hold that against her. Not when she’s wearing something this gorgeous. We may have many months to go before December, but I’m already bookmarking so many Cannes looks for Best Dressed of the Year. It really is where the best fashion of the year comes from, year after year.

Honorable Mention: FAN BINGBING
gown by Ralph & Russo, jewelry by Chopard, purse by Louis Vuitton

Photo: Getty

I worship at the altar of Fan Bingbing.

JOHN LEGEND
tuxedo by Gucci

Photo: Getty

Scrumptious. All of me loves allllll of this.

NAOMI WATTS
gown by Elie Saab, necklace by Bulgari

Photo: EPA/Landov

A gorgeous necklace, a gorgeous bodice, and a gorgeous skirt, but I’m not sure they all needed to be deployed together. This gown is already a LOT of look – it didn’t necessarily need a statement necklace worth the GDP of Monaco.

CLOTILDE COURAU
gown by Valentino, necklace by Bulgari

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Cannes is wonderful because it brings me international superstars like Clotilde Courau, who is a French actress and also apparently Italian royalty. Wikipedia tells me one of her occupations is “princess-in-exile,” which is the maybe coolest sounding job I can imagine. Anyway, she’s 46 years old and doesn’t look a day over French and fucking fabulous, and I love the cape-like sleeves of this gown. In a color, I would have ranked it a bit higher, but I get that the understatement of matching your dress to your skin tone is a thing. Also: great necklace.

JAKE GYLLENHAAL
tuxedo by Tom Ford

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

His bow tie looks a little silly, or maybe there’s just a microphone attached? I don’t know, and I don’t care, because he’s adorable.

SIENNA MILLER
gown by Lanvin

Photo: Gisela Schober/Getty

Surprisingly tame, considering this is Sienna Miller, and she’s on the Cannes jury, and it’s the opening ceremony. I like it, I just thought she would go for something way more fashion-forward.

NATALIE PORTMAN
gown by Christian Dior, jewelry by De Grisogono

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

Snooze. Call me when she wears something other than monochromatic Dior.

AYMELINE VALADE
dress by Ulyana Sergeenko

Photo: Getty

*yelling in the voice of Cher’s dad in Clueless* IT LOOKS LIKE UNDERWEAR!

BAR REFAELI
gown by Roland Mouret

Photo: Venturelli/WireImage

I care so little about this. I have nothing to say except:

DOUTZEN KROES
gown by Atelier Versace, jewelry by Chopard

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

I feel like I’ve seen every goddamn supermodel on EARTH wear this gown in the last six months. I am decidedly OVER IT. Stop looking like you got violently slashed stepping out of your limo.

LIYA KEDEBE
dress by Louis Vuitton

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Runway models have a tendency to believe that they are so beautiful, they don’t actually have to try to look good. I’m sorry, Liya, you may be freakishly gorgeous, but your puffy sleeves and hideous shoes can burn in hell.

Worst Dressed: KARLIE KLOSS
jumpsuit by Atelier Versace

Photo: David Fisher/Rex

I was really going to try and defend this outfit based on its originality, except I just kept staring at this photo thinking, “Please don’t let this become a thing. For the love of God, don’t let this be a thing.”

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Go stand near a body of water and put your hand on your hip. BOOM! You’re ready for the Cannes photocalls.

NATALIE PORTMAN at the A Tale of Love and Darkness photocall
dress by Rodarte

Photo: WireImage

Is this a #tbt to before Natalie only wore monochromatic Dior, and was actually an interesting person to follow on the red carpet? I haven’t seen her in something this unique since the Black Swan press tour, and that was five years ago. She’s got the elegance and grace to carry this strange little dress, and she smartly kept the styling to a minimum so as not to overwhelm all that detailing.

SIENNA MILLER at the Cannes jury photocall
dress by Balenciaga

Photo: WireImage

Glorious. Though I’m surprised to see so many decidedly fall-winter outfits during Cannes, which is usually the time when celebrities turn out in resort gowns and pastels.

EMMA STONE at the Irrational Man photocall
dress by Oscar de la Renta, shoes by Christian Louboutin

Photo: Splash/EW

The lace neckline and sleeves are so beautiful, I want to cry. It’s another dress with a lot going on, but Emma’s another starlet who smartly restrained herself on accessories to let the clothes do the talking.

DIANE KRUGER at the Maryland photocall
dress by Dolce & Gabbana, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: PA

Adorable dress, killer hair. And the buttons on those sleeves? CUTEST.

EMILY BLUNT at the Sicario photocall
dress by Peter Pilotto, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage

I’m not sure the makeup works with the dress, but I’m living for this geometric print. And I love that the shoes bring out the yellow and green block in the dress

LÉA SEYDOUX at the Lobster photocall
dress by Prada

Photo: Splash News

The bows on the shoulders are kind of an awkward detail, and while I love the shoes, I don’t think they’re right for this dress. But Léa always seems to be having fun with her wardrobe, which I respect and appreciate.

CHERYL FERNANDEZ-VERSINI at Nice airport
dress and sunglasses by Fendi, boots by Givenchy

Photo: Getty

I NEED THOSE SUNGLASSES RIGHT GODDAMN NOW.

AISHWARYA RAI at the Jazbaa photocall
gown by Oscar de la Renta

Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty

Ugh, why isn’t my life just standing on a boat, looking fierce, and matching my lipstick to my dress? I would be so good at that, you guys.

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY and NAOMI WATTS at the Sea of Trees photocall
Matthew’s suit by Dolce & Gabbana
Naomi’s dress by Peter Pilotto, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Gf/Bauer-Griffin

Poor Naomi. It’s like she knows standing that close to Matthew’s beard and printed scarf put her at a heightened risk for hepatitis C.

MINDY KALING at the Inside Out photocall
dress by Roksanda

Photo: Doug Peters/EMPICS/Landov

The colorblocking is better in theory than in execution – the asymmetry doesn’t look intentional, it just seems like she has two different people’s arms attached to her.

MINDY KALING at the Inside Out photocall
dress by Alexander McQueen, shoes by Saint Laurent

Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage

A pretty dress, but the shoes are absolutely ridiculous with it.

SALMA HAYEK at the Il Racconto dei Racconti photocall
dress by Alexander McQueen

Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage

Like Mindy, Salma chose a red-and-black floral McQueen dress. She looks lovely, but it’s not particularly memorable, and I really don’t want those round-toed platform pumps to come back in style. They make everyone’s feet look like hooves.

CATE BLANCHETT at the Carol photocall
dress and jacket by Alexander McQueen

Photo: instyle.co.uk

I think this would have been a killer outfit for a Cannes party, but at a daytime event, it’s a LOT to look at. All black and a leather jacket in the summer is intense for a photocall, but the sheer detailing in particular seems to require a setting sun and a cocktail.

RACHEL WEISZ at the Youth photocall
dress by Chloé

Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage

The texture is great; everything is a snoozefest.

RACHEL WEISZ at the Lobster photocall
jumpsuit by Narciso Rodriguez

Photo: Venturelli/WireImage

I just want to run up to her and poke her in the belly, Pillsbury Doughboy-style.

CHARLIZE THERON at the Mad Max: Fury Road photocall
dress by Valentino

Photo: Venturelli/WireImage

Seriously, what the fuck is with all the long sleeves and black leather? It was over 75 degrees and sunny every goddamn day, and there are boats in the background of every picture. How are we still pretending it’s fall?

ROONEY MARA at the Carol photocall
dress by Alexander McQueen, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: PA

She’s only worn this, what, ten million times before?

CHANEL IMAN at the Dope photocall
dress by Zimmermann

Photo: Alex B. Huckie/Getty

Why are awkwardly-shaped upper-tummy cut-outs a thing? Is it to prove you’re so thin that you still look great even with the world’s least flattering shape on you? If so, Chanel, you’re a runway model. We know you’re thin. Just wear normal things, okay?

MARION COTILLARD at the Macbeth photocall
jumpsuit by Ulyana Sergeenko

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Did I accidentally ingest some crack with my coffee this morning, or is this really happening?

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Time to head to Paris. (And Rome. Apparently you’re allowed to have couture shows outside France? Who knew?) 

JULIANNE MOORE at the Chanel show
gown by Chanel

Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

Gorgeous color and texture. And the necklace is so statement-making it should have its own verified twitter account. Even the matching shoes work. Fuck, you guys, why don’t I get to go to the Chanel show? I look great in midnight-teal velvet.

MIKA at the Valentino show
suit by Valentino

Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty

I’ve never seen Mika on the red carpet before, but of COURSE his fashion is as explosively fantastical and gay as his amazing music. This suit is SO his Grace-Kelly-meets-Freddie Mercury persona.

OLIVIA PALERMO at the Valentino show
gown and purse by Valentino

Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty

I spend about 30% of my time thinking about why Olivia Palermo is famous and when the hell she’ll stop over-accessorizing. I may never have an answer for the first question, but at least she FINALLY went for an extremely detailed gown with ONE accessory. (Her usual shtick is extreme details +  four hundred accessories + fringe + animal print, and it makes me want to die.)

OLIVIA PALERMO at the Dior show
dress, sunglasses, and shoes by Christian Dior

Photo: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty

See? Not simple by any means, but refreshingly toned-down to a point where you can actually see and appreciate each detail.

OLIVIA PALERMO at the Fendi show
skirt by Markus Lupfer

Photo: Venturelli/Getty

This is pushing it. I’d nix the purse. Or at least the strap on the purse. I’m all for mixing prints, but I will not stand for an abuse of power-clashing.

OLIVIA PALERMO at the amfAR Dinner
gown by Christian Dior

Photo: Getty

A hideous wrinkled mustardy mess.

JAMES MARSDEN at the Valentino show
suit by Valentino

Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty

Delicious, although I’m not buying that pitch-black hair for a second. You’re 41 and you have salt-and-pepper facial hair, James. You’re allowed to have some gray in your hair.

FAN BINGBING at the Dior show
skirt by Christian Dior

Photo: Getty

The proportions are kind of awkward, but I suppose that’s the point. I’m used to a little more oomph from Ms. Bingbing, though.

KRISTEN STEWART at the Chanel show
suit by Chanel

Photo: EPA/Ian Langsdon/Landov

Go ahead, girl. I actually think the greasy hair and eternal pout are the perfect accessories for a black velvet Chanel suit. She looks like a young Elaine Stritch, which is always a compliment coming from me.

TILDA SWINTON at the Valentino show
gown by Valentino

Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty

Tilda is my favorite fashion alien on earth.

DITA VON TEESE at the amfAR Dinner
dress by Ulyana Sergeenko

Photo: Victor Boyko/Getty

Sweet and chic, but Dita’s style is getting a little predictable for me. She can stick to the old Hollywood glamour she loves so much and still give us a bit more of a surprise.

LUPITA NYONG’O at the Dior show
dress, purse, and shoes by Christian Dior

Photo: Nicolas Briquet/Abaca/Startraks

It’s cute, but I love this more because of Lupita being Lupita than anything else.

EMILY BLUNT at the Dior show
dress and jewelry by Christian Dior

Photo: AKM-GSI

Love the hair and the shoes, but the rest is a bit forgettable. C’mon, ladies, it’s the couture shows. Take a risk.

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY at the amfAR Dinner
gown by Atelier Versace

Photo: Victor Boyko/Getty

I can see why this would be pretty on the runway, but I really can’t stand it. I enjoy a corset top, but this looks like her body actually IS a corset, and it’s giving me the wiggins.

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY at the Dior show
jacket, shorts, sunglasses, and shoes by Christian Dior

Photo: Getty

Good street style; weak-ass couture showing. Just… try harder, will you?

LILY COLLINS at the Chanel show

Photo: Getty

Yes, because saggy faded lace pants that display your granny panties are SO UNIVERSALLY FLATTERING, right?

GWYNETH PALTROW at the Valentino show
gown by Valentino

Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty

It’s like Gwyneth knows how much we hate her, and wants to see how far she can run with that before we all actually lose our minds.

RITA ORA at the Chanel show

Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Listen, I don’t care if you have your tits out at the Chanel couture show. I’m sure it gave Anna Wintour a heart attack, which is good enough for me. But unless this horrific space suit has actually traveled via rocketship to the fucking moon, there is no reason for it to look this wrinkled.

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Let the parade of glam begin! 

red carpet prediction: ALEXA CHUNG
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Annika Krijt

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Alexa? Because her hipster-chic LBD game is on point. (When she remembers to brush her hair.)

Alexa Chung in Dior, Erdem, Miu Miu, & Carven

red carpet prediction: ANGELINA JOLIE
Ulyana Sergeenko, modeled by Kai Newman

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Angelina? Because she is spookily chic in crisp whites.

Angelina Jolie in Versace, Michael Kors, & Ralph and Russo

red carpet prediction: CARA DELEVINGNE
Schiaparelli, modeled by Cong He

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Cara? Because she’s always game for a stunning suit. (But don’t expect her to bother wearing the blouse underneath, unless it’s unbuttoned to the navel.)

Cara Delevingne in Roberto Cavalli, Mulberry, Burberry, & Saint Laurent

red carpet prediction: CATHERINE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE
Alberta Ferretti, modeled by Shanna Jackway

Photo: Alberta Ferretti

Why Duchess Kate? Because princesses have to wear a shit-ton of coat-dresses.

Duchess Kate in McQueen, Michael Kors, McQueen, & Emilio Pucci

red carpet prediction: DAKOTA FANNING
Valentino, modeled by Nastya Sten

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Dakota? Because she never goes wrong in a Valentino classic.

Dakota Fanning in Valentino

red carpet prediction: DIANE KRUGER
Chanel, modeled by Anna Ewers

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Diane? Because she adores Chanel’s metallic embellishments, and she is all-around spectacular.

Diane Kruger in Chanel

red carpet prediction: DITA VON TEESE
Jean Paul Gaultier, modeled by Manon Leloup

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Dita? Because she’s all about Gaultier’s gothic, romantic dresses. And she could probably even pull off that insane hat!

Dita von Teese in Jean Paul Gaultier

red carpet prediction: ELIZABETH BANKS
Elie Saab, modeled by Estelle Chen

Photo: Gianni Pucci/InDigital

Why Elizabeth? Because Effie Trinket apparently gets first pick at every jaw-dropping Elie Saab gown (as well she should).

Elizabeth Banks in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: EMMA STONE
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Greta Varlese

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Emma Stone? Because she prefers classic silhouettes with textured embellishments, but maybe she’ll skip the earrings so she doesn’t leave an earlobe behind on the red carpet.

Emma Stone in Tom Ford, Chanel, Chanel, and Oscar de la Renta

red carpet prediction: JENA MALONE
Valentino

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Jena? Because she’s one hell of a risk-taker, and she adores Valentino.

Jena Malone in Valentino

red carpet prediction: JENNIFER LAWRENCE
Christian Dior, modeled by Ondria Hardin

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why J.Law? Because the face of the Dior wears a shit-ton of Dior.

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

red carpet prediction: JESSICA CHASTAIN
Armani Privé, modeled by Larissa Marchiori

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Jessica? Because she’s an Armani girl at heart.

Jessica Chastain in Armani Privé

red carpet prediction: KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
Chanel, modeled by Maartje Verhoef

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Keira Knightley? Because she’s a fan of Chanel’s neutral tones.

Keira Knightley in Chanel

red carpet prediction: KIERNAN SHIPKA
Valentino, modeled by Harleth Kuusik

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Kiernan? Because this little diva has been a Valentino devotee since she was in diapers.

Kiernan Shipka in Valentino

red carpet prediction: LUPITA NYONG’O
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Irina Liss

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Lupita? Because she positively glows in Giambattista Valli.

Lupita Nyong’o in Giambattista Valli

red carpet prediction: MARION COTILLARD
Christian Dior, modeled by Julie Hoomans

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Marion? Because she’s addicted to Dior’s printed dresses.

Marion Cotillard in Dior

red carpet prediction: ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY
Alexandre Vauthier, modeled by Josephine Le Tutour

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Rosie? Because she can’t live without her black cut-out dresses.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Versace, Versus, Cushnie et Ochs, & Chanel

red carpet prediction: TAYLOR SWIFT
Elie Saab, modeled by Aneta Pajak

Photo: Gianni Pucci/InDigital

Why Taylor? Because she’s always playing dress-up in glittery Elie Saab.

Taylor Swift in Elie Saab

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Welcome back to Celebrity Style Prediction HQ!  

red carpet prediction: AMY ADAMS
Elie Saab, modeled by Harleth Kuusik

Photo: Gianni Pucci/InDigital

Why Amy? Because she’s a constant delight in Elie Saab glamour. And she’s attracted to shiny objects.

Amy Adams in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: ANNA KENDRICK
Alberta Ferretti, modeled by Emma Genier

Photo: Alberta Ferretti

Why Anna? Because she loves a bit of Alberta Ferretti romance. And because this dress is almost as adorable as she is.

Anna Kendrick in Alberta Ferretti

red carpet prediction: CATE BLANCHETT
Armani Privé, modeled by Lauren de Graaf

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Cate? Because she is always a motherfucking show-stopper in Armani Privé.

Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé

red carpet prediction: CHLOË MORETZ
Chanel, modeled by Inga Dezhina

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Chloë? Because she lives for Chanel’s frills, even when she’s a bit too young to really pull them off.

Chloë Moretz in Chanel

red carpet prediction: DIANE KRUGER
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Valery Kaufman

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Diane? Because her history with Giambattista Valli prints is sickening (but in the good way, like how the drag queens say it).

Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli

red carpet prediction: DITA VON TEESE
Alexis Mabille, modeled by Lis van Velthoven

Photo: Alexis Mabille

Why Dita? Because she always slays in vintage-inspired Alexis Mabille.

Dita Von Teese in Alexis Mabille

red carpet prediction: EMMA WATSON
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Greta Varlese

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Emma Watson? Because she’s never without a textured pink or black mini-dress. Like… EVER.

Emma Watson in Dior, Giambattista Valli, Narciso Rodriguez, & Rafael Lopez

red carpet prediction: FAN BINGBING
Elie Saab, modeled by Deva Reeb

Photo: Gianni Pucci/InDigital

Why Fan? Because, full stop, no one alive wears Elie Saab better.

Fan Bingbing in Elie Saab

red carpet prediction: JANELLE MONAE
Valentino, modeled by Mina Cvetkovic

Photo: Umberto Fratini/InDigital

Why Janelle? Because she’s a goddamn fashion superhero, and she’s got the cape collection to prove it.

Janelle in H&M, Tadashi Shoji, Safiyaa, & Tadashi Shoji

red carpet prediction: JULIANNE MOORE
Chanel, modeled by Soo Joo Park

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Julianne? Because she’s so Team Chanel, you can actually see the top of her beautiful ginger head sitting at the casino table in the background.

Julianne Moore in Chanel

red carpet prediction: KATE BOSWORTH
Giambattista Valli, modeled by Baya Kolarikova

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Kate? Because she was born to wear Giambattista Valli florals.

Kate Bosworth in Giambattista Valli

red carpet prediction: KRISTEN STEWART
Chanel, modeled by Alla

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Kristen? Because she basically lives in Chanel blacks. (And she’s sitting at that table alongside Julianne Moore.)

Kristen Stewart in Chanel

red carpet prediction: LUPITA NYONG’O
Christian Dior, modeled by Alexandra Elizabeth

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/GoRunway

Why Lupita? Because she knows how to work a bright print.

Lupita Nyong’o in Vivienne Westwood, Mary Katrantzou, Dior, & Peter Pilotto

red carpet prediction: NAOMI WATTS
Armani Privé, modeled by Irina Liss

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Naomi? Because she loves to glitter in Armani.

Naomi Watts in Armani Privé

red carpet prediction: NATALIE PORTMAN
Christian Dior, modeled by Lexi Boling

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Natalie? Because Dior’s classic silhouettes are her bread and butter.

Natalie Portman in Dior

red carpet prediction: OLIVIA PALERMO
Chanel, modeled by Melina Gesto

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Olivia? Because she likes her gowns detailed and complex.

Olivia Palermo in Valentino, Valentino, Dior, & Alessandra Rich

red carpet prediction: SELENA GOMEZ
Atelier Versace, modeled by Kendall Jenner

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Selena? Because she loves to go glam in Versace.

Selena Gomez in Versace

red carpet prediction: TAYLOR SWIFT
Zuhair Murad

Photo: Yannis Vlamos/InDigital

Why Taylor? Because Zuhair Murad’s embellished minidresses are Taylor’s version of yoga pants. She LIVES in them.

Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad

red carpet prediction: ZOE SALDANA
Schiaparelli, modeled by Irina Kravchenko

Photo: Kim Weston Arnold/InDigital

Why Zoe? Because she prefers her glamorous gowns with floral detailing.

Zoe Saldana in Valentino, Michael Kors, Nina Ricci, & Givenchy

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New faces! Cute couples! Pop superstars! 

KATY PERRY at the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala in St. Paul
gown by Chloé, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Andy King/AP

I don’t think I’ve seen Katy wear something I actually give two fucks about in at least a year, so she gets a very special mazel tov for making it to the top of my list. I’m not sold on the shoes – I’d have either picked a multicolor sequined shoe to match the embellished straps, or gone a non-sparkly route altogether. But those straps are so awesome, I can’t give this ensemble anything but love. Also, it’s August, when celebrities are too busy nude tanning on the beaches of St. Barth’s while drinking diamond-infused margaritas, or whatever rich people do on vacations, to give a shit about the red carpet.

REBECCA FERGUSON at the Mission: Impossible London screening
jumpsuit by Diane von Furstenberg

Photo: Splash News

This is Rebecca Ferguson’s inaugural appearance on Democracy Diva, and I’m already a fan of this Swedish actress. She scored a phenomenal outfit – a jumpsuited twist on DVF’s signature wrap dress – and knows how to serve FACE. Plus, she’s capable of putting up with Tom Cruise for however long it took to film MI: Rogue Nation. So she’s basically a superhero.

REBECCA FERGUSON at the Mission: Impossible New York premiere
gown by Vivienne Westwood

Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

A little less interesting, but a solid effort nonetheless.

BEYONCÉ KNOWLES in New York City
dress by Dolce & Gabbana, sunglasses by Ray-Ban, purse by Dannijo, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: T. Jackson/INF

hi bey could i borrow that purse like just for a second please and then maybe keep it forever kthanxbai

KIERNAN SHIPKA at The Gift Los Angeles premiere
dress by Valentino, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Kiernan Shipka: forever my personal style icon, even if she’s more than a decade younger than me.

BELLA THORNE on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
dress by House of Holland

Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/Getty

I don’t think I’ve ever seen Bella Thorne in anything less than awful – her red carpet game is so unfortunate – so this actually blew my mind. Because, you know, I actually LIKED it! I don’t think the straight-out-of-Barbie’s-wardrobe shoes were the best idea, but I’d wear this dress in a heartbeat.

NICOLE RICHIE at Jimmy Kimmel Live in New York City
dress by Bec & Bridge, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

Photo: AKM-GSI

Gunmetal gray and a fabric that flows like liquid? Hello, gorgeous.

CATE BLANCHETT at the Helpmann Awards in Sydney
dress by Carl Kapp

Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty

A cool dress, but the under-accessorizing makes me sad. A-list actresses have no need for basic black peep-toe pumps. Those are for plebeians like us, who don’t have access to thousands of pairs of designer shoes at a moment’s notice.

OLIVIA PALERMO at the Revolve and Moët Ice event in the Hamptons
jumpsuit by Lovers & Friends, shoes by Francesco Russo

Photo: Ben Rosser/BFA

Love the hair – messy braids tend to bother me at movie premieres and more formal events, but when it’s August and you’re in sight of a pool, this is the best hairstyle possible. And her jumpsuit is fly.

MIRANDA KERR at the Zimmermann store opening in Los Angeles
dress by Zimmermann, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty

This is only pretty because the woman wearing it is so goddamn beautiful. This actually just looks like the curtains in my grandmother’s old apartment in Queens.

TAYLOR SWIFT
blouse by Babaton for Aritzia, purse by Michael Kors

Photo: Splash News

She can do better. This is basically what I wore to work on Friday, and I am actually not a super-famous pop star, much as that may surprise you.

ELSA PATAKY and CHRIS HEMSWORTH at the Vacation Los Angeles premiere
Elsa’s dress by Alberta Ferretti, shoes by Brian Atwood
Chris’s suit by Prada

Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty

Her outfit: bleh. The (lack of) color does nothing for her, and this silhouette is better-suited to a teenager than a 39-year-old woman.

His outfit: YUM YUM YUM PURPLE SHOES YUM GORGEOUS YUM.

MINKA KELLY at the Zimmermann store opening in Los Angeles
top and skirt by Zimmermann

Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty

I’d like the top as a swimsuit, and the skirt as a dustruffle, but none of this actually works as clothing.

JANUARY JONES at the Zimmermann store opening in Los Angeles
top and skirt by Zimmermann

Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty

This is how you destroy a perfectly good skirt by adding too many things that look exactly like said skirt. The Hostess cupcake frosting on her sleeves will give me nightmares, and that fire-engine red lipstick is definitely not her friend.

KATE MARA at the Fantastic Four Atlanta Screening
top and skirt by Louis Vuitton

Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty

I didn’t know Peter Pan wore Louis Vuitton! Maybe their stuff is more affordable in Neverland. That explains it.

CHANEL IMAN at the Zimmermann store opening in Los Angeles
gown by Zimmermann

Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty

Even the obscenely stunning runway model Chanel Iman cannot make this dress work. A general rule: two slits are NOT better than one, and two slits with the world’s most gigantic keyhole cut-out are even worse.

JENNIFER LOPEZ in the Hamptons
dress by Bao Tranchi

Photo: Ben Rosser/BFA

Couldn’t find a photo from behind, but just trust me when I say her ass is on FULL display. Which is fine, but maybe if there was just ONE part of this dress that wasn’t see-though or completely absent, I’d be able to have something positive to say about it. But as is… nope. For God’s sake, even her SHOES are sheer. Somehow, the see-through shoes reek more of desperation than anything else.

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