Trompe l’oeil
In architecture, this shirt would be a trompe l’oeil. Given that it’s Paris, though, should it be a tramp l’oeil?
I think this is what Fred Flinstone would wear if he had to wear a suit– cartoonish and silly. And the skirt, tights and shoes are dullsville.
Red carpet nerd
We know Aisha Tyler is brilliant. We know she is at a celebrity scrabble tournament. Still. What is the deal with this nerdy outfit?
The cut of the jacket is too loose, too long and too dull. The odd skirt/skort/short bottoms make no sense, especially when they are almost entirely covered by the jacket. The necklace belongs on a slinky and fitted dress, not a matronly button-up lapel jacket.
Most of all, what is UP with her bangs? The look on her face says it all — she knows she didn’t bring her A game with this look.
Funeral Fabulousness?
I know funerals are somber occasions. But if there is ever a time to bust out a totally over-the-top fabulous funeral look, it would be for the funeral of fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent. Really, he deserves nothing less.
Instead, the French President’s model wife shows up in a rumpled suit and a sweater tank, and Claudia Schiffer wears this dreary Amish number with a built in bib for the funeral luncheon and bad prom satin pumps.
Now, I am not advocating John Galliano’s shirtless outfit in general. But his ridiculous outfit is at least a fitting nod to a fashion pioneer.
Luxe Tux
We know that Mary-Kate and Ashley fancy themselves as quite fashion forward. It’s hard to predict which trends will gain momentum. But I am guessing that this one ain’t going to catch on.
I will say that I am not on the high-waisted pant bandwagon. Never liked ‘em. They make your torso look odd, and put all the focus on the tummy. Why would anyone want that?
Overall, this look is a snooze. The jacket is ok– I like the bolero cut–but it certainly isn’t exceptional. And the rest of the outfit is blah, blah, blah. The blouse looks like a bodysuit circa 1992, and the pants look like something a circus ringleader would wear when taming the lions.
Sinking Ship
Salma Hayek is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful women in the world. Voluptous, sensous, exotic.
Why, oh why, then, is she dressed like a librarian? I know she recently had a baby, but really? Pleats and plaid? That’s a crying shame. The sheer blouse, camisole, gargantuan bow, low lapels, and high waisted skirt are waaaay much, even in her ample chest region.
I think I’d like it better if suit were a solid. Or even a more subtle print. But all the lines of the plaid are enough to make me sea sick.
