Nina Dobrev joined some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood last night.
The ‘Vampire Diaries’ actress looked beautiful in a black J.Mendel Fall 2012 gown, shown just a few weeks ago during his red-carpet ready Fall 2012 New York Fashion Week presentation.
With a cut-out detailed deep V-neck and pleated skirt, Nina shows just the right amount of skin, without fear of a wardrobe malfunction.
A sparkling Jimmy Choo clutch, Chopard jewels and Brian Atwood heels complete the look.
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Love this, it looks so elegant and fresh at the same time but I somehow wish the skirt was not pleated, but more structured instead.
Do you know what her shoes look like? Her stylist said Brian Atwood t-strap navy platform heels but I can’t find them.
I like this on her, not an ounce of try hard yet still sexy and fashionable.
At least Rooney Mara didn’t wear this, right? Haha
On Nina…hmmm. I’m not a fan of plunging necklines, although the cut-out details are interesting here, but overall the dress is too dark and somber in my opinion. Maybe it’s the length of the skirt…whatever it is, I prefer Nina in more light-hearted feminine designs.
I don’t like this. It feels too old for her & it really broadens her. There is also something sort of medieval that I do not like about it at all, and the hair really doesn’t help that.
So stunning! Nina has come such a long way
Okay I’ve got a bit of a girl crush.
Love how chic and simple but still sexy this is. Nina really has come such a long way!
She really has come a long way style wise
I agree.
THIS is how you do cut outs and not look like not0nice words. Brava!
Amazing!!!
I don’t remember her looking so sophisticated and elegant. I love how she didn’t over do the accessories, those clucth and earrings add just the right amount of bling. Critic, could she be an BTODW contender?
I love this! She looks so classy and gorgeous but not at all boring. A great choice for her!
She looks amazing, this is definitely one of my favourite looks from her.
Love it! Looks better than the model!
This is a great dress and the styling is impeccable.
Nina looks stunning. This is the best she looked since last year’s Emmy Awards.
Realy unexpected and lovely look. It works well!
I love this, the cut outs perform beautifully here, perfect fit and she kept it simple accessory wise which I like….
Amazing. Love the peplum skirt plus the nipped in waist. The cut-outs are strategically placed to look elegant. She is giving the model a run for her money!
Stunning, one of the best.
This is look is perfection. Simple done right.
Great gown! I love the cut-outs!
What a great directional look for her! Finally she has broken out of the ice-skating costume/princess rut she’s been stuck in for so long
she’s just so determined not to anything wrong on the red carpet. maybe we’ll have a poll on “most determined to get it right on the red carpet” poll this year. she looks fabulous but i much prefer her michael kors look from the spirit awards!
I really love it, not a single thing I would change about this look.