Rrrrrrr!

Claire Danes in VersaceI didn’t watch the Golden Globes. I thought about it, momentarily, and then I decided I couldn’t be bothered. I did spend an hour or so perusing the pictures today though. My overwhelming impression? Just way too much beading everywhere. It looked like a glass bead factory had erupted all over Hollywood. And too much froth. And mermaid gowns. And the worst trend of all? The transparent mini/maxi, which looks nothing so much as though the designer just couldn’t make up his or her mind whether to go short or long. Ugh. Let’s take a pair of shears to these and be done with it.

And the worst trend of all? The transparent mini/maxi …

There seemed to be a great many nude, peach or off-white gowns too. I rather like nude as a colour, although it can be difficult to pull off without looking washed-out. (Note I did not say naked – that’s sorta the point, right?)

Marion Cotillard in DiorWhat caught my eye however was all that rrrrred! These simpler lines are much more appealing to me – they’re like a fresh breeze in that sea of froth, not least because of their striking colour. Although I do prefer the fluid, narrow shapes to the 50s style ballgowns – the positively glowing Claire Danes looks particularly gorgeous – they are all arresting. There were a few darker shades too – garnet (Jennifer Garner and Miranda Kerr) and oxblood (Naomi Watts, Amy Poehler). But if you dare to wear red, make it scorching, I say.

See a comprehensive 75-pic slideshow here.

Jennifer Lawrence in DiorZooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta