Fashion Files Magazine: Hollywood Dress Up
Grammy Awards Dress Up
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- Published on Monday, 06 February 2012 00:00
- Written by Jesse L. Brooks
It's almost Grammy Sunday! That means it's time for another round of Celebrity Dress-Up. The most enjoyable thing about playing dress up for the Grammy Awards is that virtually anything goes. While The Golden Globes and Oscars are all about the glamour, the Grammys are all about the glitz. I hope you enjoy the six talented ladies and head-turning dresses I selected for each. Sound off on Twitter and let the FashionFiles team know which one is your favorite!
There's no way to top Gaga's infamous Egg or her custom-made Armani from Grammy Awards past.There really is no use in even trying to replicate Gaga's utterly unique ensembles. Instead, we choose this Stéphane Rolland in an arresting shade of yellow. Quite simply, this dress just screams Gaga. Starting with the startling shade, to the dramatic bows that resemble large spiders crawling up her shoulder and the paint spillage bleeding down the back, this is a gown that makes a dramatic entrance AND exit, and that is hard to come by.
If anyone loves a pretty princess-y dress, it's Taylor Swift. While we do love her ball-gowns-and-sparkles style, we would like to see her switch it up a bit for the Grammys. A new silhouette and a different type of sparkle might be just the ticket to take her and her new sleek hairdo to another level. This Dolce & Gabbana has a simple lady-like cut, but the dazzling jewels and candy-colored fringe give it lots of extra personality. It stays true to Taylor's ultra feminine style while also adding some much needed pizazz.
Let's face it, Nicki Minaj is rarely winning any of our 'Best Dressed' awards. Nonetheless, we can admire her for being a risk-taker. Throwing all of our "rules" out the window, dressing her was more fun than we thought it would be. This Jean Paul Gaultier is all over the place, but in the best ways. Together, the bedazzled bodice, the wide snakeskin belt, and the full and frilly lace and tulle skirt sound like they could be a disaster. Instead, this dress is quirky, fun and girly, but still carries an edge. We actually would love to see her rock some giant cotton candy hair like the model did during the runway presentation. Throw in a pair of massively fabulous heels, and we have a look made in Minaj heaven!
Katy Perry is always full of red carpet surprises. She can go from totally over-the-top one day to Old Hollywood glamour the next. When dressing Katy, we had to keep in mind her current Smurf-hued hair and be careful to pick a gown to complement, but not clash with her preferred shade of blue. Also, based on her fashion history it is no secret Katy has a great bust line and is not afraid to accentuate it. The sculptured, plunging décolletage on this baby blue Zuhair Murad is right up her alley, and the glittering, sheer bottom panel adds just a hint of sex appeal while still keeping the look somewhat sweet.
When it comes to showing skin, nobody does it quite like Rihanna. Though she tends to be a little more daring on stage than on the red carpet, she still likes to keep it sexy with touches of artful couture. I feel like this Marchesa gives a good dose of both. It's soft in color and texture but the sparkly peek-a-boo top is just the perfect hint of skin to keep things provocative, yet tasteful.
If there is any songstress who looks like she stepped right out of a Barbie box, it's Carrie Underwood. She almost always nails it on the red carpet. We fell in love with this Dior dress as soon as we saw it on the runway, and she was one of the first people I thought of to wear it. She loves to show off her killer legs, and the layers of decadent ombre ruffles add the perfect touch of classic Carrie daintiness.
