Nina Dobrev’s Red Lady Suit Is Bloody Fantastic
Nina Dobrev in a dark red suit at the premiere of “The Final Girls” at The London Hotel on October 6, 2015 in West Hollywood, California.
The former Vampire Diaries actress was obviously inspired by her former role on the red carpet at the premiere of her upcoming horror flick The Final Girls. The blood-colored suit was made infinitely more feminine with the skinny trousers and high heels.
Amal Clooney in a Dolce & Gabbana pinstripe suit.
Amal Clooney’s a member of an international legal team seeking to release Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed after he was was jailed for 13 years. And doing such impactful work requires the appropriate attire. For a press conference, the barrister wore a smart gray pinstripe suit with cheetah print lining from Dolce & Gabbana.
Zendaya in Vivienne Westwood.
Zendaya, a fashion risk-taker and trendsetter at only 18, wore a red, white, and blue Vivienne Westwood ensemble — and slayed. The all over gingham print was broken up with the plain white tee. Matchy-matchy outfits are totally in, didn’t you hear?! Could this girl get any cooler?
Kendall Jenner in a white suit with a black racing stripe.
With her friend Cara Delevingne in a similar look just steps behind, Kendall Jenner partied the night away during Paris Fashion Week in a white tuxedo with black lapels.
Bella Thorne in Armani.
The 17-year-old looked well beyond her years in an Armani suit at the People’s Choice Awards in January.
Kristen Stewart in Stella McCartney.
During fashion week in New York in January, Kristen Stewart wisely covered up. Her Stella McCartney suit, paired with faux patent leather loafers with a stacked heel and white stripe, wonderfully exuded Stewart’s androgynous persona.
Rihanna in Margiela.
Singing her collaboration with Paul McCartney and Kanye West for the first time live, Rihanna rung in the occasion in a custom John Galliano for Margiela suit. The navy blue oversized blazer, worn without a bra, and wide-leg trousers, was suprisingly sexy.
Melissa McCarthy in a black suit with leather detailing.
While Melissa McCarthy has admitted that it’s been tough for her over the years to find looks for the red carpet — one of the major motivating reasons behind why she’s designing her own line of clothing — she still managed to make it work on the People’s Choice Awards red carpet in a black suit with leather details on the blazer.
Maisie Williams in Diesel Black Gold.
Maisie Williams was still girly, despite wearing menswear-inspired separates, in a Diesel Black Gold navy blue tuxedo in January at London’s National Television Awards (a.k.a. England’s version of the Emmy’s).
Maddie Ziegler and Sia in Armani.
The notoriously shy “Chandelier” singer and her mini-me Maddie Ziegler attended the Grammys together dressed in matching Armani looks. Each stood out from the other in little ways, with Sia in a custom cape, and Maddie wearing black and white brogues, but the overwhelming wigs connected them.
Anna Kendrick in Band of Outsiders.
Borrowed from the boys! Anna Kendrick, whose style’s usually more sweet, tried something different in a black suit from Band of Outsiders.
Julianne Moore in Saint Laurent.
Hedi Slimane has mastered menswear for women, therefore it’s no wonder when Julianne Moore tried out the trend she did so in Saint Laurent.
Lorde in Narcisco Rodriguez.
How are the cool kids doing suiting these days? With a crop top! Lorde showed how to show some skin in the ensemble at the Golden Globes in Narcisco Rodriguez. Even better, just take off the blazer and it’s an easy transition from red carpet to party.
Anne Hathaway in IRO.
For a downtown New York movie premiere, Hathaway wore a blazer by IRO with a sheer white T-shirt, cropped pants, and matching heels.
Danielle Haim in Stella McCartney.
Flanked by her sisters dressed in black, Danielle Haim, center, one third of the family band Haim and BFFs of Taylor Swift, the artist stood out in a white Stella McCartney suit.
Willow Smith in a gray suit and turtleneck.
Because Willow Smith’s sartorially advanced, she paired a gray jersey dress with a turtleneck and socks with platform sandals.
Rachel Weisz in Givenchy.
“I guess I should start with what I’m wearing. I’m wearing my heart on my sleeve,” Rachel Weisz told the crowd at the Variety Power of Women Luncheon. The polka-dotted sleeve is from Givenchy and the whole ensemble is endlessly charming.
Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney.
Even her street style is on point. Cara Delevingne, walking the rues of Paris, wore a structural black blazer with very large buttons and elastic ankle cinched pants with pockets by the feet. Odd, but she makes it oh so cool, like only a model off-duty can.
Ciara in Calvin Klein.
She might be the new face of Roberto Cavalli, but Ciara stunned in a sophisticated Calvin Klein suit. The bandeau added some hip hop to the demure outfit.
Jenna Lyons in J. Crew.
J. Crew’s creative director and president obviously wore J. Crew to the Met Gala in May — but nothing any shopper would be able to scoop up off the shelves. Jenna Lyons wore a silk pajama suit (not unlike Vogue’s staffers) covered in gems and mesh.
Jennifer Aniston in Gucci.
Jennifer Aniston not only wore color, she wore pants on the red carpet! At the People’s Choice Awards, the actress wore Gucci suit, without a shirt on underneath, accessorized with some sexy boob jewelry.
Keri Russell in Gucci.
Keri Russell sported a white Gucci double-breasted tuxedo for an appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Underneath the jacket, the Americans actress sported a black tank that matched her lace Christian Loubotin T-strap heels. (If her suit looks familiar, it’s because Jennifer Aniston stunned in the same one but in red at the Critics’ Choice Awards.)
Olivia Wilde in H&M Conscious Commerce Collection.
Too good for sleeves! Olivia Wilde’s H&M Conscious Commerce Collection blazer had cape-like sleeves.
Dakota Johnson in Dior.
The “50 Shades of Grey” actress, Dakota Johnson, attended the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, wearing none other than Dior. Does this count as a suit? Kind of. The skinny trousers certainly do but the top is like a club version of a tuxedo top.
Julia Roberts in Givenchy.
While technically a jumpsuit, Julia Roberts’ Givenchy look still looks like a suit — a sexy one at that!
Chanel made the skirt suit a staple, Diane Keaton made pants acceptable, and Angelina Jolie made it cool. Menswear for women, once viewed as a standout risk on the red carpet, has now become a go-to ensemble for so many. While the borrowed-from-the-boys look is simple in conception, it’s diverse in what it can evoke. Wear a blazer without a shirt for some sexiness (amp it up a notch with some boob jewelry á la Jennifer Aniston); layer a crop top or bandeau underneath just like the kids for a young and fresh feeling (just look to Lorde for inspiration); or be ready for a business meeting — or to save the world — in Amal Clooney’s case. Basically, the style suits (pun absolutely intended) just about anyone’s sartorial sensibilities.
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