Red Carpet Style or Prom-Ready?
March 8, 2009 by Tracy Hopkins
Filed under Celebrity Style, Fashion, Fashion FAILURE!
More often than not, celebrity women of color arrive at award shows dressed to impress (see my post on “5 Most Stylish Women of Color“). Sometimes, however, they falter by wearing gowns that would be perfect for a senior prom or bridesmaid, but underwhelm on the red carpet.
Here are a few such missteps I caught during award season:
Monica should take a few fashion tips from her older sister Penelope. This metallic and lace mermaid gown might look passable on an 18-year-old at her prom, but it’s too tacky for the Academy Awards.
Rosario probably thinks I’m picking on her (like she …read more






