WHAT WE HEART: Risks on the red carpet

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WHAT WE HEART: Risks on the red carpet

POSTED: Monday, January 17, 2011, 4:36 PM

We'll be posting a full Golden Globes review later in the day, but until then let's run down the best and most horrific fashions we saw on the runway last night. It's my personal opinion that only those who really take risks are doing it right — free gowns, free bling, so why not get a little creative? There's nothing less fun than a black dress at an awards show. Which is why I'm into the following three looks: I'll defend them thusly (special thanks to Buzzfeed's Just Jared for providing ample photos for judging purposes):

People say Emma Stone shouldn't have dyed her hair "Hollywood blond," she shouldn't have worn peach, she should eat a sandwich. But how modern is this Calvin Klein frock? I love the short sleeves and the backlessness; it's the 2011 way to pull off monochrome without looking naked. Red hair would've ruined that. Maybe she's trying to impress upon people her girliness these days, but Olivia Wilde's gown screams Gilda the Good Witch, which is kinda awesome. Also, those shoes. Only thing that would have better is cowboy boots, though I bet Joan Rivers would disagree. Finally, for those of us January Jones-ing (sorry) color in the bleak midwinter, this Mad Men star hits the nail on the head. Also, it's a little Gaga, and for a woman who's had to defend her sense of humor and/or presence of a brain this year, getting a little raunchy is a nice distractor.

As for Michelle Williams, despite my general undying love for her and her pixie cut, this beige blob is icky from every angle, and reminds me of something I wore (badly) in the early 1990s. Mostly she just looks like she's over it. What do you guys think? Who's on your best- and worst-dressed list? And will someone please defend Michelle's choice for me? I just don't get it.

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