Back in August, Zoe Saldana wore this gorgeous Balmain Resort 2012 dress to the ‘Colombiana’ Miami premiere, but we were on the fence about the additional train.
The dress is so hot and sexy on its own that we wished she’d opted for the lookbook version.
Well, in the space of twenty days, two Victoria’s Secret models have worn this gold-embellished Balmain mini dress as it was presented.
Joan Smalls wore it to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after-party at Dream Downtown in New York City earlier this month.
She teamed her dress with silver Alexander Wang Fall 2011 accessories including an Adriel clutch and Fabiana metallic leather sandals.
Usually mixing metals sends a shiver down my spine, but there are enough silver elements in her dress to make this combo work.
Alessandra Ambrosio wore the same dress to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show viewing party which took place in New York City last night.
She accessorized with tame nude slingbacks and a tan Valentino clutch.
Joan wins for me.
Her accessories are far more interesting. Zoe lost points for the train and black sandals, whilst Alessandra lost major points for her uninspiring accessories.
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Posted by Catherine Kallon on November 30th, 2011 In: Alessandra Ambrosio, Balmain, Who Wore It Better?, Zoe Saldana
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joan all the way.
+1
+2. She nailed it. Zoe looks ridiculous, Alessandra looks Hookerish.
Alessandra’s pose is what really kills her look. Joan looks far better.
Definitely Joan Smalls. And Balmain should remain exclusively reserved for Victoria’s Secret models. Zoe, you’re better than this – both the dress and the complete look are beneath you.
I love Zoe’s version the most, just not with those shoes.
However much I hate the black sandals, I LOVE the train so Zoe wins it for me!
The white train look so out of place, especially with the white line across her thighs.
Joan by a long mile. Alessandra loses her major points on the overly exposed boobs.
It’s official. I just don’t like this dress. If four different beautiful women can’t shake off the “Captain EO” vibe, then the design can’t be amended.
Honestly, it’s like someone tried to mix a reptile with a pheasant in the early 90s. I just can’t see past it.
don’t know how the belt would have improved things on our 3 ladies, but I thought the proportions were off until I saw the model, and it seems to work better on her and she’s got a belt.
Am I the only one that thinks that dress has a McQueen feel to it?
Anyway, Joan wins for me, better accessories and I honestly love it best on her.