The Golden Globes were teeming with FOFs this year. Between Meryl, Tilda, Madonna and Helen, there were so many FOFs center stage that we started to wonder: What happened to all the Hollywood ingenues? Not that we’re complaining.
When it comes to awards-show fashion, FOFs have to tread a fine line: age-appropriate but not dowdy; sexy but not “trying too hard;” sophisticated but not boring. Did they succeed? Read our take and then tell us, what did you think?
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Madonna:
As is her wont, Madonna let her cups runneth over in this sequined gown by Reem Acra. We like the way she made a classic shape edgy with fingerless gloves, exposed roots and her signature cross. But the skirt overwhelmed her, and that bodice looked too tight which is . . . insane, considering that Madonna appears to have a .05% body fat percentage.
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Tilda Swinton:
Tilda is not everyone’s cup of tea, but, quite frankly, we adored her tousled pompadour and menswear-inspired look, designed by Haider Ackermann. She appears ageless and avant garde but also comfortable and oddly . . . beautiful.
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Meryl Streep:
We love Meryl, and we were charmed and sympathetic and when got up on stage to receive her award and panicked because she’d forgotten her glasses. In fact, we’d like to give her a pass because she’s so good at what she does, who cares what she wears? And yet . . . this Western-inspired belted dress by Allesandra Rich just didn’t fit her right. It pulled in the wrong places (stomach and chest) so that by the time Meryl got on stage, we were seriously concerned that the button at her chest would burst and show producers would have to employ a strategic black bar.
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Jane Fonda:
When it comes to 74(!)-year-old Jane, we are just going to agree with what George Clooney said in the press room after accepting his award for best actor: “Jane Fonda in that dress. My God,” he told reporters. “She looked great, didn’t she?”
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Helen Mirren:
At first glance, we were slightly disappointed that Helen Mirren went more mother-of-the-bride than sex bomb. I mean, it’s not every FOF who has a body like Dame Helen, and we’d like to see her show it. But our expectations aside, she looked stunning in this navy Badgley Mischa gown, and her sleek hair and accessories are very cool.
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Diane Lane:
Diane Lane was flawless in this gold Reem Acra dress which looks both form-flattering and comfortable (at least as black-tied dresses go). She also knows just how to accessorize it . . . with smoldering FUF husband, Josh Brolin.
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Jody Foster:
Jodie Foster’s well-tailored aqua gown felt straight-outta 1988 and could have used some better styling. (The office-wear shoes were a definite don’t.) That said, she looked pretty and strong, and even smiled gracefully through a series of cringe-worthy jokes about her sexual orientation, courtesy of host Ricky Gervais. Most important, she looked blissfully unaware of anything except for her two adorable sons–her dates to the event.
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0 Responses to “{What do you think of this look?} FOF Golden Globes fashion”
deereemp says:
Some of these dresses are unreal.
Starla Nye says:
For most of these ladies, what’s not to love?
tarheel4ever says:
I didn’t watch the Golden Globes so I enjoyed seeing the dresses here. Hard to knock gowns that probably cost as much as everything in my closet!! Glad I’m not the one under the microscope!! 😀
sandra Higgins Barbee says:
Meryl Streep really needs a broom for this one.
casey04 says:
Jane Fonda looked amazing….loved her dress…perfect on her.
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VICKI HOLTZMAN says:
Angelina Jolie was stunning! I liked the style of Meryl Streeps dress a lot. However, the white design on the front of the dress made it look too casual. With age, some of us look better showing less skin.
Mary K. says:
One of the ones you left out was Reese Witherspoon. she looked amazing in that red dress and it was a little bit daring for her.
OcalaRose says:
I miss the old days, when stars looked their best in dresses to enhanse their beauty and elegance. Although many of these dresses were lovely, the rest of the body from the top down was messey. No class.
RED says:
I think it’s humorous you attribute Madonna’s “gloves” to making her ensemble “edgy.” Let’s face it, she has ugly, aging hands and has to do something to disguise them. It’s a shame she can’t age gracefully and wear something more age-appropriate.
ouida says:
all the women were beautiful and looked classy. some more than others.i would love to look that great body and hair and makeup and clothes. they all deserve a round of applause.
cobrateacher says:
I hope many of these people have better taste when the Oscars come around!
kklazar says:
Nicole Kidman was spectacular, she left everyone else in the dust.
Mick says:
Nicole does that – she is always beautiful!
cobrateacher says:
I couldn’t agree more!
Dindy904 says:
I almost always feel NICOLE KiDMAN LOOKS UNREAL……LIKE SHE IS SOMEONE BORROWED FROM A WAX MUSEUM…….
FOF Editor says:
I totally agree. I’ve never seen Nicole Kidman look better . . . she was amazing! Angelina Jolie looked absolutely stunning as well–she hardly looked real!
Laurakb says:
Tilda Swinton looks like a travestite, Madonna’s dress looks like something a teenager might wear. Might. Meryl Streep is so awesome, too bad she didn’t pick a better dress. Have to say I didn’t watch the awards.
Sherrie Mathieson says:
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FOF Editor says:
Thanks Sherrie. We are looking forward to reading your input.
Mick says:
I was rather disappointed with the couture this year. Some spectacular jewelery (Harry Winston to DIE for) but the dresses were more EWWW than OOOOOO in general. I can’t say I am crazy about the trend to simply twist hair back and clamp it in a messy bun with formal attire. With all the hairdressers at the beck and call of luminaries, you would think a bit more imagination would be showcased instead of them looking like they left the house in a hurry.
FOF Editor says:
Good point Mick. We didn’t even get up to commenting on the hairstyles–there was so much to say about the dresses!
Mick says:
I DID agree with Miz Osborn’s “worst dress” pick, though – that awful blue and white tent. What was she thinking?! Lol