ATTACK OF THE SEQUINS

Posted Mar 06 2009 @ 05:56 PM

Decked out in a fully sequined ensemble, Kate Hudson arrived at the Extreme Beauty in Vogue soiree at the Palazzina della Ragione in Milan, Italy on March 2 with her brother, Wyatt Russell. For someone who is usually so fashionable, my first thought is what happened here? And at the Vogue party during Milan Fashion Week, of all places! The sequined skirt and cropped jacket set is an all around disappointment. I don’t care who designed it – you couldn’t pick a more unflattering style for Kate’s body. It’s even more disappointing that I got a Twitter update (yes, cliche I know, but once I discovered you can get updates directly from the runways I was hooked!) from one of the attendees who spotted Kate ask a security guard to hold her sequined jacket while she took a breather to cool off, but after seeing the rest of her ‘fit I wish she hadn’t asked for it back! First off, the skirt is a horrible cut. Kate has fabulous gams, and the length and high waist fit make her legs look chunky (try incorporating sequins into your wardrobe in more flattering ways like Autumn Cashmere’s Sequin Bolero Sweater in Black or Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti’s Scoop Sequin Tank in Green). The tucked in white corset top might work, except for the casual bow ties hanging down the front. Way too feminine of a contrast to the flashy all-over sequined look. The jacket draped over her shoulders is cute, but again the cropped length and short sleeves chops up her body. Maybe a plain color with no sequins would have been a better take? Kate carried a black clutch (like Julie K’s staple Sasha Clutch in Black Glaze), which is a little puzzling because there is no black in the skirt or jacket – so why not try a less statement color, like nude or tan? Kate completed her look with a bunch of gold bangles (try Alex and Ani’s Set of 7 Signature Expandable Wire Bangles in Gold) and cool multi-toned metallic heels – probably the only part of the look I like, but again too much with the sequins. Even Kate’s hair looks sloppy, swept back with loose pieces falling out, intentional or not. Can we just assume her stylist couldn’t make it to Milan in time to approve this? What do you readers think – does it work for Kate or is it completely unwearable?

Kate Hudson seen in Milan, Italy on Mar 02 2009.