It’s been a while since we last saw Rachel Bilson on the red carpet, but she made a welcome return at the 2013 Art of Elysium ‘Heaven’ Gala held at 2nd Street Tunnel in California last night.
Adored more for her street style than her red carpet style, she delights in this Valentino Resort 2013 gown.
The vibrant pink animal print long-sleeve gown was statement enough, so the actress didn’t add any trinkets, just a glossy pink lip colour.
What I love most about this look, aside from the colour and print, is that it’s so unexpected.
I would wear this in a heartbeat, but I would’ve assumed Rachel to have opted for the floral cutesy dresses showcased in this collection.
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Vibrant, unusual, glad she kept things simple and simply let her hair down, it feels so natural and relaxed. Lovely.
+1, I’m also glad that her styling is simple.
…and I actually think that petite Rachel managed to pull off this long gown without being overwhelmed or lost in it, she carried it off effortlessly imo.
Love it!
It’s a great dress and she’s very cute but I think a bit too petite to pull this off. On someone taller this dress would look fabulous.
It drowns her a bit.
I like the dress, but I think it doesn’t suit her height.
I think she looks great, but it won’t make my BDOTW list.
I don’t like the print, but the model sells the dress well. I think this is a little too large for Bilson. She’s a little lost in it. This would look a lot better if it were a smaller size and knee length. I also like the lining as it is on the model with the crew neck that goes out to the shoulder. It looks more Valentino.
I love this dress, pink and leopard print, two things I love in clothes. She looks so cute as always.
Wow, this is a pleasant surprise (for Rachel AND for Valentino)! The hot pink leopard print is not something I would’ve expected from Valentino, which is known for their romantic, traditionally feminine looks. Nor is it something I would’ve pictured on Rachel, who is usually very demure as well. But it works somehow! The only complaint I have is about her hair. It feels like she didn’t take the time to do anything with it, though I’m sure that’s not the case. A chignon would have been nice.
LOVE IT! I so want this dress in my closet! She looks über cute!
The dress overpowers her.
Oo, I like it! In a Globes week, this will be nowhere near the top of the pile, but it is still a good fashion moment!
The sleeves appear too big and the waist is a little loose. I think Rachel could have gone down a size.
I also wish her hair was in an updo. As it is, it feels to relaxed.
It’s not a bad look but a few changes could have make it great.
*made
Gorgeous dress but not on her stature. Still, she would’ve been able to pull it off better with an updo. Her hair let down just makes this look frumpier in a maid-sy kind of way.
I’m a hater on leopard print, but this is just so…cute on Rachel. I’m glad that she kept it simple, the look is young and fresh and different.
I didn’t love this dress so much on the model but I do love it on Rachel, she makes this dress amazing! Love this and her simple styling is great.
Lovely!