From Red Carpet to Altar: Helen Mirren
Filed under: Fashion, Second Wedding, From Red Carpet to Altar, Celebrity
Helen Mirren puts me to shame. At 60+ years of age, she continues to merge beauty, class, and sex appeal into one spectacular silver bundle. In a world where designers are clamoring over who can dress the next hot young thing in the wildest gown, Mirren consistently wears dresses that cause the jaws of men half her age to drop while still, somehow, remaining age appropriate.This outfit is a perfect example -- it would also work perfectly as a wedding gown for anyone looking for a slightly more mature look. Here's why:
- The dress itself is strapless (or at least looks strapless), which right off the bat is sexy. It shows off a bit of decolletage (what lotion does she use -- her skin looks flawless!) without being too much. Depending on your own bust, you might opt for something that comes up a bit higher.
- The jacket and bow accent are to die for. You can't get more feminine than this -- this jacket flatters her skin tone as well as the color of the dress with its own muted tone. The half-length sleeve, fluttering collar, and off-center bow are a fantastic compliment to her dress, creating a perfect mix of sweet, elegant, and sexy.
- Accessories finish off the look. Her necklace, while made of classic pearls, takes a different shape than the standard strand -- a nod, perhaps, to the unexpected gown she's wearing. Her earrings drop down far enough to be noticed -- if your hair is short or pulled back, you should opt for earrings with a little movement to add interest.
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