Have finally gotten around to writing about which actresses wore authentic vintage dresses for this year’s Golden Globe awards. I’m always interested in seeing which celebrity opts for the alternative to current designer fashions.
My favorite vintage dress was worn by Rose McGowan to the InStyle/Warner Bros. Golden Globes after party. According to Hollywood Life this elegant 1950s sapphire blue strapless beauty was originally owned by Ava Gardner. And apparently Rose took her pooch out to potty while wearing it. I wonder if she had a matching pooper scooper to go with it!
Rose McGowan wears Ava Gardner's dress
My next favorite is the black vintage armani gown worn by Penelope Cruz. A few of the blogs I’ve read claimed they thought she looked matronly. Personally I thought she looked very chic, sophisticated and feminine.
Penelope Cruz in vintage Armani gown
Julia Roberts wore a basic black vintage Yves St Laurent cocktail dress, which many have criticized for not being dressy enough for such an important event. And I say, perhaps she just wanted a simple blank canvas against which to showcase that amazing citrine and diamond necklace from Van Cleef and Arpels!
Julia Roberts in vintage YSL little black dress
Julia Roberts in basic black with Van Cleef and Arpel neckace
Wow that blue dress is STUNNING on Rose!! And it suits her complexion so well too. It’s refreshing to see vintage on the red carpet - and none of these dresses look dated either.
They should donate the Ava Gardner dress to the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, NC with pictures of both wearing the dress!
I agree, these are great, timeless dresses–the blue is amazing. They will not look dated in years to come either.
That blue dress is just out of this world! Stunning!!
Thanks for the post. I had not seen the Globe Awards - I am with you and your positive thoughts on the actresses dress choices.
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