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Best & worst dressed celebrities of the week

This week Lupita reigns as queen, Dakota makes us green with envy and Mel B flaunts a flat sheet. By Nyree McFarlane.

THE GOOD: Wowza. Lupita Nyong’o is reigning over the red carpet in this bold House of Herrera gown, and she’s paired it with a modern take on the African dhuku as her crown. To top things off in a regal fashion she’s reportedly wearing $800,000 of tanzanite by Tiffany. Cha ching. Dress wise, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a beautiful yellow and such a bold blue hue on the red carpet, the cut accentuates her waist amazingly and anyone with shoulders like Lupita’s should wear strapless at all times. Get this woman on a carriage and have her parade around the streets waving at her subjects because she looks like a queen. Photo: Getty
THE GOOD: Firstly, Amy Adams is pulling off a middle part with aplomb (which is a tough gig). Secondly, this Alexander McQueen jeweled-collar gown pours over her in the best way possible. The dress wouldn’t look out of place in one of those 90s-movie scenes in which the film’s heroine arrives at the same event as her popped-collar ex-boyfriend, filling him with regret after an insulting montage makeover that sees her glasses removed and her hair brushed to reveal that she’s been a total babe the whole time. And thank god for that because average-looking people don’t deserve happiness in this particular cinema universe. Photo: Getty
THE GOOD: Dakota Fanning in green Gucci is how I wish I looked at my school ball (but no, I was in squiffy Stax). There’s a spoonful of whimsy, just enough netting and the right amount of embellishment (although I wonder if the spaghetti strap could be upgraded to a tagliatelle or just ditched altogether?). Meanwhile, Dakota Fanning in a red Cinq A Sept dress is how I wish I looked all the time. The design is very Baywatch-swimsuit the eveningwear edition, the red is resplendent on her and the mermaid hem really works. Sold. Photo: Getty
THE GOOD: Yes, the fabric of Reese Witherspoon’s Ulyana Sergeenko dress is couch adjacent, but it’s still lovely. The shots of silver and the structured and strong open neckline elevate the dress from summer BBQ to premiere look and, well, it’s Reese Witherspoon, she makes everything delightful. Photo: Getty
THE GOOD: There are parrots attached to Ruth Negga’s chest, but they are Resort 2017 Valentino parrots, so even though they kind of look like they’re mid-mating-session they’re still chic. I love the contrast of the tropical details with the sombre black lace and I’m even, despite myself, into the satin shoes. The Irish-Ethiopian actress (who you may recognise from Preacher) seems to have an effortless sense of style and she wears interesting clothes. Watch this space fashion-wise. Photo: Getty
THE BAD: We’ve moved well beyond peak sheer mesh people (in fact, can we somehow find the factories in Guangzhou producing this flammable material and stop production? I’ll lay across a production line in protest). The lovely Emily Ratajkowski has fallen victim to mesh’s manmade ways yet again, this time in a Julien MacDonald sequin sling. It’s like she’s stretched a superhero mask over her entire body. The deep V is one thing, but the mesh windows to her digestive organs are just taking the piss. At this point she’d be more ‘dressed’ if she was in nought but body paint. Photo: Wiremage
THE BAD: Do the people at Balmain hate the female form? Signs point to yes considering they continue to make women look like lampshades. The more I stare at Kylie Jenner’s dress the more I see a Muppets character - the boob fringe is a strong brow and the belly and crotch fringe make up a gaping mouth. Photo: Getty
THE BAD: Ultimately, it’s the toes peeking out past the knee high suede that’s pushing me over the edge with Karrueche Tran’s outfit. But hey, at least those suckers will be toasty thanks to the fur trim. Other things to contend with here: the fact she’s worn her waist trainer on the outside of her clothes by accident and the king single fitted sheet she appears to be dragging around as some sort of tail. PS: I think the whole look is by designer Vivienne Tam (straight to the naughty corner Tam!). Photo: Wireimage
THE BAD: Natasha Poly appears to be succumbing to the actual purple people eater in this Francesco Scognamiglio dress. It’s lucky she’s got her sensible nude knickers on though so at least she’s comfortable while battling the lilac listeria that’s spreading across her body. Photo: Getty
THE BAD: You could fit four Jamie Chungs in each trouser leg of this TOME jumpsuit. I’m all for roomy fashion, but this outfit would look a lot better if we could rip open these trousers (oops, that sounds dodge) and turn this into a dress. If this was an easy breezy maxi we’d have a definite pass on our hands. Photo: Getty
THE BAD: First off, body wise, I’ll have what she’s having - Mel B is looking amazing. But that still doesn’t make wearing a loincloth strapped to a flat sheet OK. This white ‘dress’ is by Celia Kritharioti Haute Couture, and from the look of that side shot it’s playing gust-of-wind chicken with Mel B’s crotch. Photo: Getty