Actor Helena Bonham Carter showed up at the Oscars in this atrocity for a dress.
Not only did she manage to secure the title of the worst-dressed celebrity, she managed to scare off a few crows at the event too.
The Charge sheet
HAIR
A messy up do resembling a bird’s nest looks perfect with her scare crow look. What was she thinking when she piled up that hair and didn’t even bother to pin it in place? She might have just sneezed too hard before the event to end up with hair looking like that.
MAKE-UP
If there is a hint of saving grace anywhere, it’s got to be on her face. Her make-up actually looks nice, with the bronzed eyes, rosy pink cheeks and light pink lipstick. Wish she would have gotten herself a better stylist for her hair.
OUTFIT
Her black and white layered Vivienne Westwood gown may suit her personality as being part of the dark side in Harry Potter, but it was a complete misfit for the Oscars. Sorry Helena, but it’s not Halloween. No points for you.
SHOES
Fortunately we can’t see them under that gown. But we have a feeling they must have had spikes on them.
ACCESSORIES
That one string around her neck is elegant and dainty, but it does no justice to her gothic gown.
Wore it better!
Taylor Swift
Swift is guilty of having absolutely no colour sense, but the pleats on that dress fall perfectly. We love her arm cuff and choice of shoes. If you want to wear a pleated dress Carter, please next time, wear it well. Take a cue from Swift’s wardrobe.
Kaley Cuoco
Kaley stars in the hit popular show The Big Bang Theory and made an appearance in this stunning gown at the Emmy awards last year. Her red pumps and matching clutch are awesome when paired with that gown. Carter could take a hint from her about style and being classy.
Sarah Jessica Parker
This actor hit the right number with her ballerina skirt and complementing velvet navy top. Her dangling studs match her cute waist belt and the shoes are stunning. Carter could take a cue on a hair do from Sarah here.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 1st, 2013.
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