It’s the 21st century, but somehow when a woman steps out on the red carpet in a dressy suit, she still causes a stir. The most recent example was when Evan Rachel Wood showed up at the Golden Globes looking incredible in a tuxedo and was promptly questioned about what sort of statement she was trying to make. This may not be the 50s when a woman wearing a suit was considered scandalous, but there are a lot of stylistic questions that tend to pop up. Should the tailoring stay masculine or should there be more of a fitted, feminine appeal? Keep it professional or make it a little sexy? These celebs each made their suits and tuxedos their own — and the results are nothing short of dazzling. Next time you feel like suiting up, take your cues from these red carpet experts.
Celebrity Trend: Tuxedos (Runway Manhattan)
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Sleek Sophistication
Stepping out at the Golden Globes, Evan Rachel Wood evoked Old World charm in this immaculate tuxedo. Flatteringly androgynous, short wavy locks complete the classy ensemble.
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Hard and Soft
Kate Beckinsale knows how to handle edgy extremes. She counters the softness of her formfitting tuxedo with a belt-like choker.
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Aristocratic Ambience
Eva Herzigova anchors her professional outfit with roomy wide-leg trousers. A crown-shaped brooch contributes a dash of glitz.
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Sharp Shine
Naomie Harris is right on trend with her metallic jacquard tuxedo. Cropped pants frame a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps, while Lee Savage’s Stack clutch adds a final reflective component.
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Nocturnal Hues
Amy Adams styled this midnight blue tuxedo with a sexy boudoir-inspired lace top. The Nocturnal Animals star’s visible lingerie balances the masculine tailoring of her Max Mara suit.
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Marvelous Mastery
Madonna is the master of making sure a theatrical ensemble doesn’t come off as costumey or gimmicky. This wild Gucci creation could easily have struck a false note, but Madonna managed it with goddess-worthy waves and tasteful jewelry.
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Daring Debut
Chloë Grace Moretz channeled her inner rock star when she debuted new wispy bangs. The bright print pops on her plunging Roberto Cavalli blazer, which needs no base layer to back it up.
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Gaga's Genres
Imperious in solid white, Lady Gaga's shoe-gobbling pants and wide-brimmed hat play with proportions, giving her a chic, yet vaguely cartoonish, look.
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Bold and Brazen
True to her boundary-pushing style, Kristen Stewart goes the no-shirt route with an unbuttoned oversized blazer. Matching burgundy makeup and gelled platinum locks top off the look.
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Scintillating Spunk
Sporting spunky side-parted tresses and ultra dark lips, Ruby Rose was on fire at the People’s Choice Awards in this flame orange suit. Fastened with a single gleaming button, her blazer reveals a peek of her tattoos and a glinting body chain.
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