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Maggie Gyllenhal in Dries Van Noeten
How Maggie dresses is connected to who she is as an actor. Maggie’s chic/cool strapless sheath included a barely detectable off balanced detail at the top of her bodice. Wearing a dress by designer Dries Van Noeten and Vintage Fred Leighton earrings/ bracelet. The print on Maggie’s gown points to the beautiful prints forecasting for Spring/Summer. Choosing a risky pattern is what set Maggie’s look apart. Patterns are rarely worn on camera. For me Maggie’s look was “done and done.”
My biggest note on Maggie’s appearance is how underweight she is. I tweeted playfully that Maggie could use a sandwich others tweeted back “and a bowl of pasta” “and a 7 layer chocolate cake…the whole cake”
Style Tip-
Simple strapless sheaths always a chic choice. Don’t be afraid to try an unexpected pattern. This pattern worked as it has a strong solid background, not to busy for the eye.
Double Style Tip-
Don’t put Hollywood’s too thin appearance into your mind set, most of the actresses on the red carpet really need to allow their bodies to rest at their natural weight. Want to know how you look on camera? Shoot yourself and see what other’s see. esp. if you have the Imac photo booth.
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