It’s the start of awards season, kicked off with the Golden Globes Awards 2024! No one was surprised to see Succession and Oppenheimer top the winner’s list at this year’s 81st annual Golden Globe Awards. I was, however, surprised to see a lackluster response to first-time host comedian Jo Koy, loved-up Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamat (I’m sure that’s what we all want to see … note the sarcasm), and a rather stellar list of A-listers in stunning looks on the red carpet.
Golden Globes Awards 2024 Fashion
Fashion-wise, the Golden Globes Awards 2024 red carpet had some great trends going on. There was the lilac trend, and the red trend, and of course, the silver metallics trend. And then there’s one trend that got a whole lot of attention – but you won’t find it in the fashion magazines. I call it the “so-so” trend.
Yes, you guessed it. There were a lot of standouts on the red carpet, but there were also a lot of so-so outfits and for me, that is so SO terrible. So-so in my book means blah … meh…eh. Not terrible. But not amazing either. These looks are not the worst thing I’ve ever seen – but not something to remember.
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Unfortunately, there were a lot of these looks this year. But before I go into that, let’s take a look at the standouts.
The Standouts
At a time when Dior is all about muted colors, Natalie Portman is like a gorgeous spring flower come to life. I love the vibrant gradients on her embroidered Dior dress and I think she really stood out on the red carpet.
For me, it’s the hourglass silhouette on this stunning Schiaparelli that does it. Carey Mulligan looks divine in this archival look from 1949. Yes, it’s called a lobster skirt, which Bazaar has referred to as a real fashion delicacy, but there’s something so Old Hollywood about it all, too.
Heidi Klum’s looks are always hit and miss. This one is obviously a hit. I always love a good ball gown. And the dress seems taylor-made for her, and it probably is.
When it comes to fashion, Julianne Moore can do no wrong.
It’s flashy, but it’s striking. Gucci presented a lot of shiny looks for the stars at the Golden Globes, and because of that stunning décolletage, this is obviously the best one.
Issa Rae always looks different from everyone…and shall I say…better??
Margot Robbie is the ultimate Barbie and it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Apparently, Elizabeth Olsen is making a rare red carpet appearance, but she picked a stunning gown to do it in. She wasn’t the only one to pull off the white lace look, but Riley Keough’s Chanel frock looks more like a wedding dress.
I personally wasn’t in love with this dress, but everyone was raving about it and it IS a showstopper.
The So-Sos at the Golden Globes Awards 2024
Here come the so-sos! The dresses that were not bad enough to be on a worst dressed list, but they didn’t blow me away either. Do you agree?
So all the fashion mags were raving about this dress. Emily Blunt looks ethereal once again. Emily Blunt can pull anything off – and she can! But I didn’t love the sheerness of the bottom of the gown or the way the embroidery hugs her belly and makes her look like she actually has one! So yeah, not the worst thing I’ve ever seen but certainly not the best.
So yeah, I don’t hate this dress. I just don’t think Florence Pugh should have worn it. And not with that edgy hairstyle.
So yeah, another dress I don’t hate. I just don’t think it’s J Lo’s best look.
A number of the Prada looks on the red carpet were nice, but not spectacular. I like that actress Brie Larson went with something short and fun – and yes lilac is on trend, according to this awards show’s red carpet – but again, I wasn’t talking about it later.
Here’s another Prada look that was nice, but wasn’t wow. It gave me Jackie O vibes, but it was too mature for this actress. And the gloves seemed all wrong.
Another lilac look that didn’t wow me, but it wasn’t terrible either.
Even without the headpiece, I wouldn’t have loved this Dior look.
I understand that she’s going for more modest, but ‘ve seen J Law in much better looks than this.
Metallics
Say hello to another trend: metallics!
The Worst Dressed at the Golden Globes Awards 2024
I wouldn’t even put this in the so-so category. This dress cuts Fantasia in all the wrong ways and I think it makes her bottom half look bigger than it is.
What do you call this look? Harry Potter Gen Z? I just don’t understand.
Meryl, you can do better.
Is this literally DIor? It looks like a towel that’s about to fall off?
I am not a fan of this Armani Prive gown on Selena Gomez. I’m not sure why she (or her stylist) chose it. It goes every which way, like it doesn’t know where to stop. I like that she’s taking a risk, but it doesn’t fit her well either.
Do you have a favorite red carpet look on a celebrity from the Golden Globes Awards 2024 red carpet?
– Simona Shemer
Photos: People.com, Red Carpet Fashion Awards
You may like to read more of Simona’s celebrity style posts like How to Recreate Red Carpet Celebrity Style For Everyday Life For Less and The Best Dressed Celebrities of 2023: Our Top 5 Favorites.
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We watched. It is always rather comical what the designers come up with. I prefer sleek lines that reside within a normal range. You can always tell if the DRESS works, when the wearer navigates dress and heels. I often wonder if they practice!!
Good points! If the clothes are wearing them, it’s bad.