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3catwoman3

(23,975 posts)
3. II agree - Sleek, simple, elegant, flattering.
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 04:37 PM
Mar 2022

Would have also worked just as well without a bare midriff.

Sian Heder, who won for best adapted screenplay for CODA, had a similar look. She almost looked like a silver version of the Oscar statuette. Fast forward to about 30 seconds in to get a good look.

Irish_Dem

(47,014 posts)
4. Bare midriffs have been a thing in couture the last couple of years.
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 04:47 PM
Mar 2022

It took me aback at first, but now I like it.

Your description of the outfit is right on: Sleek, simple, elegant, flattering.

3catwoman3

(23,975 posts)
5. I have no across the board objection to bare midriffs. For those of us who no longer...
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 04:52 PM
Mar 2022

...have a midriff that looks as good as Zendaya's, we could still rock that ensemble with a blouse that ties at the waist.

Irish_Dem

(47,014 posts)
7. Speaking of midriffs, did you see Carey Mulligan also in Valentino couture?
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 05:00 PM
Mar 2022

All in gold with a skirt to die for.

And the top's fabric could be extended to the waist and still be a knock out.

3catwoman3

(23,975 posts)
10. From this year's Oscars or last? I found pictures...
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 09:36 PM
Mar 2022

...of her in a gold gown with a skirt to rival Scarlett O'Hara, described as being from 2021. Is this it?

https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a36222002/carey-mulligan-gold-dress-oscars-2021/

3catwoman3

(23,975 posts)
11. A couple of thoughts on the dresses with the very voluminous skirts.
Mon Mar 28, 2022, 09:41 PM
Mar 2022

1. They would serve to enforce some social distancing.

2. I would not want to have to manage all that fabric in the confines of a stall in the ladies room.

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