White Red Carpet Dresses
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PA PhotosTraditionally seen as a summer colour, celebrities have been bucking the trend and wearing white both on and off the red carpet but, as Nicole Kidman, Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and others prove, come rain or shine, the colour is right for winter.
Compiled by Sharon Forrester
Big PicturesVictoria Beckham’s much-documented svelte figure is perfectly emphasised in an ivory corset dress by Dolce&Gabbana. Heading to Allure magazine’s cover party hosted by pal Eva Longoria, Posh lives up to her name, contrasting the sexy dress with sophisticated grey and black patent heels and storm-grey nail polish.
PA PhotosGwyneth Paltrow is all about the legs at the moment - and we like it! An inspiration to us all, she epitomises the phrase: if you’ve got it, flaunt it. This short strapless dress by designer and friend Stella McCartney is unashamedly sexy, but the folded detail around the middle keeps it ultra-modern and paired with the fierce black platforms and barely-there make-up, Gwyneth looks edgy rather than trashy.
PA PhotosLike Victoria Beckham, Scarlett Johansson’s white corset dress is another Dolce&Gabbana design, but could not be more different to Victoria’s overtly sexy number. The shiny fabric creates a reflective surface that is much more forgiving for curvy Scarlett, and the slightly longer length paired with cute peep-toe heels give her a demure, fresh-faced appearance.
PA PhotosWearing a white satin dress and looking at her husband Keith Urban in that manner, we’d be forgiven for thinking we’d just stumbled upon the couple’s wedding day! However, the tiny spaghetti straps and frayed edges give Nicole Kidman's dress just enough of a casual feel to dispute the first impression.
Rex FeaturesProving just how useful white is for standing out from the crowd, Paris Hilton dons the colour head-to-toe to as she heads to the airport. Wearing a Paris Hilton branded T-shirt and matching jogging bottoms, the heiress adds silver touches like these shoes from Tory Burch to really set off her dazzling ensemble.
Rex FeaturesThis double-breasted cape may be warm, but it’s also a bit of an odd choice for Alicia Keys. Nevertheless, set against the backdrop of her black polo neck, jeans and boots, it is given a certain statement-making quality that is deserved of the Grammy award-winning star.
PA PhotosMary-Kate Olsen never seems to learn; at the Atlantis launch party in November, the actress drowned herself in this draped dress, and created a flurry of pregnancy rumours at the same time.
Maybe lightning can strike twice after all? Attending the US Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Fergie and Sarah Michelle Gellar both opt for white dresses for the occasion. Aside from the colour, their outfit choices couldn’t be more different - while Fergie shows her bohemian side with a floor-sweeping gown pepped up heavy embellishment, SMG keeps things short and oh-so sweet with a raw-edged chiffon number.
PA PhotosWhite is a guaranteed winner when teamed with bronzed skin and envy-inducing gold jewellery; a smart move by Charlize Theron, the actress' draped, Grecian-style dress is a relaxed yet elegant affair that really plays to her strengths.
