I am not a country music kind of gal, but I don’t mind checking out the fashions worn by some of the industry’s brightest stars and making my comments on their choices of course!
The days of atrocious and excessive fringes and sequins are pretty much long gone and instead, the country stars of today are donning glam and tasteful frocks that exude stylish confidence and appeal. While there were some misses, the majority of the ladies looked great – even though the styling could have been tweaked a bit with a few…
Taylor Swift was very prim and fem in a frothy and tastefully sequins gown in glittering gold and champagne. Experts say that nominees who pretty much think that they have it in the bag usually don a more conservative “pretty” look as opposed to selecting an edgy/fashion-forward piece. I’d say that Taylor definitely planned ahead with this one. I am also loving her retro-romantic hair that falls softly around her face and prettily finishes the look.
STYLE TIP: when donning sequins keep accessories at bay. The sparkle of the dress is first and foremost. Bling isn’t necessary nor apropos with a look such as this.
Pretty girl Carrie Underwood did another metallic just right choosing an icey platinum rather than glittering gold like Swift. The form fitting gown perfectly accentuated the singer’s petite frame and the intricate and unique beading was quite current and a change from standard sequins. Underwood too got her hair dead-on – full bouncy curls and easy upswept sides break up the severity of the structured embellishment and enhance the overall look.
STYLE TIP: Over-the-top dresses with excesive bling or exaggerated anything are best suited with a more fem approach to hair and make-up, while a more conservative frock lends a plain canvas for artisic cosmetics and coifs.
Gunmetal was the shade of choice for Kellie Pickler who donned this season’s popular one-shoulder look for the evening. While I like the shape of the gown and the interesting color, I find it to be utterly unflattering on Pickler who recently changed her more complimenary blonde locks for a blah auburn that does nothing for her. While I agree that an asymetrical look is best with an updo this one was a tad messy and did nothing to perk up the look… ALSO, Pickler’s jewelry is all wrong too. A better choice when wearing a non-traditional neckline would be oversized chandelier earrings. NOT a short collar necklace that competes with the single strap.
Kim Williams-Paisely in one word looked AWFUL. The autumnal colors that made up her chiffon frock did little to make Kimmy a standout and the simple design was a snoozefest. HAIR? Terrible too. The half-up, half-down look is sophisticated when done right, but in a case like this appears more juvenille than jazzy. Quite honestly, a dress like this is entirely too casual for a red-carpet event and certainly not suitable for an actress in the public eye. Kim has a great figure and she could have really done it up!
STYLE TIP: Short dresses can be just as elegant, if not more, than a long droopy look like Williams-Paisley’s. An abbreviated style with a fitted bodice and full circle skirt would have been far more festive AND flattering.
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Glad to see the country girls have all of their teeth!!