2010’s Ultimate Dos and Don’ts
From fabulous frocks to red carpet roadkill, we covered it all in 2010. We've got repeat offenders (Taylor Momsen, we mean you), some ladies working both DOs and DON'Ts, and some who just never put a foot wrong (oh, Blake, how we love you): here's our round-up of the best, worst and downright craziest A-list looks of the year.
PA PhotosDO #1: Blake Lively in Chanel at the Toronto Film Festival, September
We said: “DO know what suits your figure - and stick to it. Gorgeous Gossip Girl Blake Lively (snapped here in sparkling red Chanel Couture) always looks great because she chooses fitted, body-con numbers that show off her soft curves and long, long legs.”
Rex FeaturesDON’T #1: Ashley Greene at an Eclipse promo, June
We said: “DON’T take the mumsy approach to tailoring á la Ashley Greene – her blouse and pussybow look is too passé for 2010.”
Rex FeaturesDO #2: Zoe Saldana in Valentino at a Hollywood lunch, March
We said: “DON'T be afraid of the lace trend! Ever the lady, Zoe Saldana showed us how to work it in a pretty ruffled Valentino cocktail dress, in the shade-of-the-moment - nude.”
PA PhotosDON’T #2: Ke$ha at the American Music Awards, November
We said: “We DON'T get it, Ke$ha - is this a Halloween outfit? A dare?”
WENNDO #3: Olivia Palermo at Berlin Fashion Week, July
We said: “Olivia Palermo is awarded another fashion DO for this ultra chic outfit at Berlin Fashion Week. The fringed skirt, silk scarf (worn as a belt), tan Birkin bag and casual blouse combination is original, and a classic example of how accessories can be worn differently.”
Rex FeaturesDON’T #3: Taylor Momsen at a fashion launch, October
We said: “Taylor Momsen's penchant for gothic get-up is clearly here to stay, but we reckon this outfit is a leather strap too far! DON'T overcook a trend - the aim is to look effortlessly cool no matter what style you go for.”
Rex FeaturesDO #4: Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci at the MET Ball, May
We said: “DON'T be afraid of a plunging neckline! Sienna Miller demonstrated how to work this shape in a sexy but classy way at the Met Ball, in this midnight blue and black Emilio Pucci gown.”
PA PhotosDO #4: Lily Allen in Chanel at the BRIT Awards, February
We said: “DON'T let bad hair ruin a good dress, like Lily Allen. Try pretty ponies or edgy up-dos when you're wearing a high neckline instead.”
Rex FeaturesDO #5: Cheryl Cole in Herve Leger at a DLD conference, January
We said: “Z-list actresses, DO take note: this is how you wear an Herve Leger bandage dress.”
PA PhotosDON’T #5: Daisy Lowe at the Alice In Wonderland premiere, February
We said: “We're all for the underwear as outerwear trend here at the GLAMOUR.COM fashion desk, but DON'T forget there’s a fine line between classy and trashy!”
big picturesDO #6: Rachel Bilson in Roberto Cavalli at Paris Fashion Week
We said: “Loving the leopard print dress, Rachel Bilson, but it's that pop of red in your clutch that really makes this outfit a DO for us.”
PA PhotosDON’T #6: Lady Gaga at the MTV VMAs, September
We said: “A dress made of meat, really Lady Gaga? It's a DON'T in our book. Credit where credit’s due though, this artist didn't scoop up 8 coveted MTV gongs for being like everyone else!”
PA PhotosDO #7: Carey Mulligan in Bottega Veneta at an LA dinner
We said: “DO get into the sunshine spirit this summer in shades of golden yellow, like Brit Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan who donned this über-girly Bottega Veneta dress to a lunch in her honour.”
Bigpicturesphoto.comDON’T #7: Lindsay Lohan at a London party, March
We said: “DON'T tuck vests into leggings - it's a surefire route to a serious wardrobe malfunction, as proven by Lindsay Lohan at a London party last night. Hasn’t she learned anything from <a href=https://beautysale.store/dos-and-donts/style-and-fashion/2009/11/18/leighton-meester-at-the-opening-of-american-eagle-outfitters target=_new>Leighton Meester</a>
Rex FeaturesDO #8: Lily Allen at the Ivor Novello Awards, May
We said: “Looking for a one-of-a-kind evening look?DO go vintage, like GLAMOUR favourite Lily Allen who sported this stunning cream dress with retro flicks of eyeliner at the Ivor Novellos.”
PA PhotosDON’T #8: Katie Holmes at a New York party, February
We said: “DON'T drown your figure in giant coats unless you want to look seriously out of proportion, Katie Holmes-style.”
PA PhotosDON’T #9: Sandra Bullock in Marchesa at the Oscars, March
We said: “DO go for head-to-toe Hollywood glamour Sandra Bullock-style: a slick of bold red lipstick, a look-at-me Marchesa gown and an ornate clutch made up her leading lady look.”
PA PhotosDON’T #9: Amber Rose at London Fashion Week, September
We said: “DON'T go out without your trousers on - or a skirt, or shorts...”
PA PhotosDO #10: Jessica Alba at the Chanel Couture show
We said: “DO mix and match your accessories, like Hollywood hotty Jessica Alba in Chanel – this red and white look works well because it’s not too contrived or busy.”
Rex FeaturesDON’T #10: Paloma Faith at the Radio 1 studios, August
We said: “DON'T try so hard, Paloma Faith! We're all about having fun with your wardrobe, but nobody wants to look like they've spent four hours looking in the mirror...”
PA PhotosDO #11: Nicole Richie at the MET Ball, May
We said: “DO fall in love with Nicole Richie’s head-to-toe boho-luxe look – this Marc Jacobs outfit sparked a round of applause from the GLAMOUR.COM fashion desk!”
PA PhotosDON’T #11: Beth Ditto at Cannes Film Festival, May
We said: “If you spot a quirky dress with cartoon fox head prints, feathers, marble-effect patterns and bright orange splashes, DON'T take it off the hanger!”
PA PhotosDO #12: Diane Kruger in Jason Wu at the SAG Awards, January
We said: “DO experiment with different shades of yellow - it's one of the coming season's most colour-popping trends. Take your inspiration from Diane Kruger here in Jason Wu, and <a href=https://beautysale.store/celebrity/celebrity-fashion/2010/01/18/red-carpet-best-dressed#!image-number=13 target=_new>Michelle Williams’ iconic Vera Wang number.</a>”
Big PicturesDON’T #12: Paris Hilton at The Chateau Marmont, October
We said: “We DON'T know if this is fancy dress or not, but either way, we're not rating Paris Hilton's take on Pocahontas dressing - especially the co-ordinating doggy outfits.”
WennDO #13: Fearne Cotton in Roland Klein at the GLAMOUR Awards, June
We said: “DO wear bold hues with confidence, like our favourite fashion renegade, Fearne Cotton. This is what we call a red carpet outfit.”
Bigpicturesphoto.comDON’T #13: Britney Spears in LA, July
We said: “DON'T wear the socks trend the Britney way - instead team a cute, lace-trimmed ankle pair with high sandals and a vintage sundress. Although really, the socks are the least of Britney’s fashion worries...”
PA PhotosDO #14: Alexa Chung in 3.1 Phillip Lim at the MET Ball, May
We said: “DO get tongues wagging, like Alexa Chung in this tomboyish 3.1 Phillip Lim tuxedo ensemble. It had the critics divided, but we GLAMOUR.COM girls loved it!”
PA PhotosDON’T #14: Ke$ha at the MTV EMAs, November
We said: “Wow! We don't know what's going on here, but we DON'T like it, Ke$ha.”
WennDO #15: Katy Perry in Louis Vuitton at Coachella festival, April
We said: “DO work neons, nudes and luxe layers into your festival look á la Katy Perry. It may be ludicrous to wear a thousand-pound Louis Vuitton dress in a field, but hey, if we’re honest, we’d do it if we could!”
PA PhotosDON’T #15: Tilda Swinton at a screening, January
We said: “Tilda, we love your dare-to-be-different approach to dressing, but this is a really, really, REALLY unflattering DON’T.”
PA PhotosDO #16: January Jones at the Emmys, August
We said: “Electric blue is an absolute DO on the red carpet – just check out how fabulous Mad Men’s January Jones was in this dramatic Atelier Versace number.”
PA PhotosDON’T #16: Nicole Kidman at the SAG Awards, January
We said: “DON'T try and bring boho back, Nicole Kidman: this is one trend we're well and truly bored of.”
WENNDO #17: Rihanna in Miu Miu in Paris, October
We said: “DO keep your style critics guessing by dabbling in cutting edge trends: tropical print dresses, faux furs and ankle socks like Rihanna’s are all good places to start!”
PA PhotosDON’T #17: Taylor Momsen at the MTV EMAs, November
We said: “We get you're into the rock chick thing, Taylor Momsen, but DON'T over-do it! Raccoon eyes, blood red lips and straggly extensions do not a good look make.”
Rex FeaturesDO #18: Drew Barrymore at a New York photoshoot, June
We said: “Contrast is key to the coolest outfits around, so DO clash your ladylike florals with kooky retro cool sunnies like Drew Barrymore .”
PA PhotosDON’T #18: Hollyoaks’ Bronagh Waugh at the British Soap Awards, May
We said: “DO leave a little something to the imagination, Bronagh, and by ‘something’ we mean more than this.”
PA PhotosDO #19: Kate Hudson at the Late Show, June
We said: “DO add a feminine slant to a classic pants suit with a girly, pretty pussy-bow blouse: check out Kate Hudson to see how the contrast brings a tailored look bang up-to-date.
PA PhotosDON’T #19: Willow Smith at the Kids’ Choice Awards, March
We said: “You may be only ten years old, Willow Smith, but that’s old enough to know a DON’T when you see one. And these Converse Extension 1 trousers are definitely a don’t.”
PA PhotosDO #20: Gwyneth Paltrow in Armani at the Iron Man 2 premiere, April
We said: “DO smarten up staple shorts for evening with an oversized boyfriend blazer, like Gwyneth Paltrow – and if it’s sequinned or metallic, even better!”
WennDON’T #20: Jersey Shore’s Snooki at the Hard Rock Hotel, January
We said: “DON’T take fashion tips from Snooki, ever. Unless you are a fellow Jersey Shore cast member – or you really dig the ‘orange’ look.”
