The 45th annual CFDA Awards red carpet brought a wide range of fashion choices, from vintage glamour to sheer dresses and denim-inspired formalwear. A roundup of 20 celebrity looks singled out several outfits for their styling and design, while pointing to details that left others feeling unfinished or overworked.
Becky G’s pale blue polka-dot Carolina Herrera dress was among the favorites, with its restrained ruching and contrasting bow earning praise. Keke Palmer also received a positive review for her vintage Bob Mackie gown, whose showgirl look evoked classic glamour. Zoë Kravitz’s metallic Saint Laurent dress was described as a striking change from her usual style, while Lupita Nyong’o’s GapStudio combination of a red T-shirt and denim jacket was applauded for balancing a casual feel with polished accessories.
Other looks praised for their impact included Chlöe Bailey’s feather-trimmed Christian Siriano dress and Esther McGregor’s dramatic Thom Browne design. Nara Smith’s Altuzarra dress, with its exposed bustier and color blocking, also won over the reviewers despite its deliberately falling-off effect. Julia Fox’s Miss Claire Sullivan outfit was called bold and witty, while Brittany Snow’s pale green Cult Gaia gown grew more appealing on closer inspection thanks to its pleating and draping.
The roundup also noted outfits that fell short. Elle Fanning’s dusty pink dress under a floor-length Coach leather coat was judged too weak to support the dramatic outerwear. Carrie Coon’s Partow look was criticized for pairing a sheer overlay with a miniskirt in a way that appeared unfinished, and Emily Ratajkowski’s Tory Burch outfit was considered too casual for the occasion.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Kim Shui look drew criticism for its tight fit and abundance of embellishments, while PinkPantheress’s Coach outfit was described as unbalanced and insufficiently dressed up for the red carpet. The review also questioned Rosé’s Saint Laurent use of metallic brocade and Demi Moore’s GapStudio denim gown, particularly its skirt.
The selections reflected the range of the event’s fashion, with some guests making a case for bold, carefully styled designs and others leaving the reviewers unconvinced by their cuts, materials or finishing touches.
Sources: Cosmopolitan.