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Awards-shows’ red carpets are indispensable snapshots into the state of celebrity fashion of the moment: Who’s taking risks? Who’s playing safe? Who’s killing it and who’s ...um, DOA. USA TODAY’s Maria Puente takes a look at some of the more graphic risk-takers at the Screen Actors Guild awards on Jan. 31.
Awards-shows’ red carpets are indispensable snapshots into the state of celebrity fashion of the moment: Who’s taking risks? Who’s playing safe? Who’s killing it and who’s ...um, DOA. USA TODAY’s Maria Puente takes a look at some of the more graphic risk-takers at the Screen Actors Guild awards on Jan. 31.
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It was all ruffles and flourishes for Nicole Kidman in a floor-brushing Gucci gown with a pattern of pink, rose and lavender stripes, in tiers, plus embellishments, and a belt, and a plunging neckline, and an overall sheen. Maybe it would have been less busy without the tiers?
It was all ruffles and flourishes for Nicole Kidman in a floor-brushing Gucci gown with a pattern of pink, rose and lavender stripes, in tiers, plus embellishments, and a belt, and a plunging neckline, and an overall sheen. Maybe it would have been less busy without the tiers?
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Alicia Vikander’s long-sleeved Louis Vuitton gown shimmered with metallic sequins but it was the patchwork, almost Mondrian-like pattern that really gleamed.
Alicia Vikander’s long-sleeved Louis Vuitton gown shimmered with metallic sequins but it was the patchwork, almost Mondrian-like pattern that really gleamed.
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Melora Hardin's blue strapless mullet dress (short in front, long in back) had an undoubtably unique pattern of florals combined with leopard skin, but it was just too...poofy/busy to be elegant.
Melora Hardin's blue strapless mullet dress (short in front, long in back) had an undoubtably unique pattern of florals combined with leopard skin, but it was just too...poofy/busy to be elegant.
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Annie Parisse let the pattern do all the talking. Can’t get much more bold than her column halter gown with black-and-brick-red leaf-shaped splotches on a light blue background and few unnecessary embellishments.
Annie Parisse let the pattern do all the talking. Can’t get much more bold than her column halter gown with black-and-brick-red leaf-shaped splotches on a light blue background and few unnecessary embellishments.
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You can never go wrong with Priyanka Chopra's mermaid dress, especially one by Monique Lhuillier, with the unusual pattern of pink-and-white lace designs over beige background spilling below the knees into a beige tulle flare.
You can never go wrong with Priyanka Chopra's mermaid dress, especially one by Monique Lhuillier, with the unusual pattern of pink-and-white lace designs over beige background spilling below the knees into a beige tulle flare.
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Kristen Wiig was in a black-and-cream Roland Mouret jumpsuit, so she was bucking tradition from the get-go. But notice the single-strap top, half embellished with sparkling geometric and floral jewel-like medallions.
Kristen Wiig was in a black-and-cream Roland Mouret jumpsuit, so she was bucking tradition from the get-go. But notice the single-strap top, half embellished with sparkling geometric and floral jewel-like medallions.
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Medallions played a different role in Ellie Kemper's strapless Peter Pilotto gown, filling the full skirt with huge blue, green and white geometrics that might have been mistaken for heraldic shields.
Medallions played a different role in Ellie Kemper's strapless Peter Pilotto gown, filling the full skirt with huge blue, green and white geometrics that might have been mistaken for heraldic shields.
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Kiernan Shipka's strapless midnight Erdem gown splattered with shimmering, pale green dandelion-like flowers underscored the point that subtle patterns are best. And the ribbed bodice added delightful edge.
Kiernan Shipka's strapless midnight Erdem gown splattered with shimmering, pale green dandelion-like flowers underscored the point that subtle patterns are best. And the ribbed bodice added delightful edge.
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Sarah Paulson's black Armani Prive gown was perfect from the waist down but the bright pink, black and turquoise fluff on top was maybe a risk too far.
Sarah Paulson's black Armani Prive gown was perfect from the waist down but the bright pink, black and turquoise fluff on top was maybe a risk too far.
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Lily Rabe's Lela Rose gown combined eye-popping – the bright yellow color, plunging V-neck – and the subtle – the low-key floral-and-palms pattern over a sheer silver skirt.
Lily Rabe's Lela Rose gown combined eye-popping – the bright yellow color, plunging V-neck – and the subtle – the low-key floral-and-palms pattern over a sheer silver skirt.
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For a richly embellished statement dress that worked, can’t beat Rachel McAdams' Elie Saab nude-and black gown with a full train, covered in black mesh studded with sparkly black floral embroidery and Swiss dots. Not too busy, not too much, just right.
For a richly embellished statement dress that worked, can’t beat Rachel McAdams' Elie Saab nude-and black gown with a full train, covered in black mesh studded with sparkly black floral embroidery and Swiss dots. Not too busy, not too much, just right.
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