Jessica Szohr attended the 2012 Pencils of Promise Gala held at Guastavino’s in New York City on Thursday evening.
The former ‘Gossip Girl’ actress wore a Timo Weiland ‘Veruca’ dress from the Fall 2012 collection.
Her oxblood sleeveless dress with a leather bodice and rich velvet skirt featured a cut-out back.
Jessica wore her hair in a simple updo, selecting subtle accessories including diamond earrings and a cocktail ring.
A dark pink lip colour completed the look.

- Jessica Szohr in Timo Weiland
- Jessica Szohr in Timo Weiland
- Jessica Szohr in Timo Weiland
Credit: Style.com & Getty
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Posted by Catherine Kallon on October 26th, 2012 In: Jessica Szohr, Runway To Red Carpet, Timo Weiland













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Jessica looks amazing in this dress + the makeup is perfect.
Wow, rocker chic. I never knew velvet and leather could look so good together. Love the color. So glad she didn’t wear the necklace. Also glad the dress goes to the floor, dislike the shorter length on the model.
She looks awesome.
Jessica is working this dress, she has such an effortlessly cool style
I like the edgy dress, but she’s not working it, sorry. She doesn’t have the attitude (in this picture anyway) to really show the dress at its best.
She has no attitude whatsoever to pull off this edgier sexy look, agree.
And I do not like the styling. Wish she’d added a cuff and styled her hair better.
The cut-out back ruins this dress for me. It’s too casual compared to the front. Plus it desperately asks for a big statement piece such as a necklace, bracelet or even a clutch. I like her hair and make though.
She just looks OK.
Perfect!
she looks gorgeous, best ever. so glad the hair looks done
I like the dress but on her it’s not that memorable.
I don’t like the dress or her styling.