’Tis the season for red ensembles, and they came out in droves this past week. Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson’s red carpet return fell flat in an unflattering frock.
The hits:
Jena Malone
It’s hard to compete with fashion darlings such as Jennifer Lawrence and Natalie Dormer, but Jena Malone stands out from the crowd at “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” LA premiere in a long-sleeved Emanuel Ungaro gown.
Elizabeth Banks
Banks was perfect in paisley thanks to this creative Leonard dress she wore to “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” LA premiere.
Anna Kendrick
Kendrick flew across the pond, where she donned this crimson lace Dolce & Gabbana frock at Claridge’s and Dolce & Gabbana Christmas Tree Party.
Christina Hendricks
She may not be wearing red, but it’s impossible to leave Hendricks’ fiery mane out of the equation. The actress dresses her curvy figure in a well-fitted Zac Posen dress for the CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute in NYC.
The misses:
Kelly Clarkson
Attention Kelly Clarkson: Just because you had a baby doesn’t mean you need to start dressing like the mother of the bride. Ditch the matronly wardrobe, and sport something with a bit more flavor next time.
Alexa Chung
Chung’s Vilshenko ensemble said “Chinese emperor” — but her braided pigtails screamed “milkmaid” at the launch of her Nails Inc. collection in London.
Felicity Jones
The show must go on! Jones’ maroon Christopher Kane number looked more like a curtain call than haute couture at the MoMA screening of “The Theory of Everything.”
Nicole Richie
Richie missed the fashion mark once again in this confusing two-piece ensemble, including a gold skirt by Marchesa and goth-inspired top at the House of Harlow’s 1960 home fragrance launch.
Lightning round: Dianna Agron
The “Glee” actress was pretty as a princess in this ballet-inspired dress for the Natural History Museum gala on the Upper West Side — just days after appearing at the House of Herrera gala in Mexico City in this childish frock.