Who cares which millionaire won a Grammy–the real question is: Who won the style battle? A lot of guests played it safe Sunday with pastels or basic black, but a surprising number of men (Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Sean Paul) wore white or light-colored jackets.
Unlike actors at the Oscars, musicians are a lot more willing to risk wardrobe malfunctions, which makes fashion-watching a lot more fun. So in honor of those brave (or foolish) souls, RedEye hands out awards from the red carpet.
Best-dressed male
J.C. Chasez’s simplified beige ensemble came off as classy.
Worst-dressed male
Surprisingly, Jay Rodriguez of “Queer Eye” fame. Balki Bartokomous goes Hawaiian. At least he was kind enough to wear this tropical nightmare in Pepto-Bismol pink, in case his shirt induces vomiting.
The Hot Chick Award
We know that Mary J. Blige is a hot chick because she looks like she hatched a few minutes ago. Don’t know if she’s against fur, but apparently Big Bird is fair game.
Best-dressed female
Ashanti
The R&B ingenue was breathtaking in her Roberto Cavalli gown, blending a bold, midriff-baring bodice with understated pastels.
Beyonce came in a close second, donning a dark, brushed gold gown of her mom’s design and part of the “Crazy in Love” singer’s clothing line.
Worst-dressed female
Christina Aguilera
Feathers and jewels and chiffon and fringe. Genius! When Xtina’s done with her dress, they can use it to dust the pharaoh’s tomb.
The Janet Jackson Award
Jennifer Love Hewitt’s red sizzler was so low-cut, CBS almost had another Super Bowl incident on its hands. “I feel a little bold.” Ya think?
Hi, I’m Amy Lee of Evanescence, and I’m here to audition for the next Tim Burton movie.
Don’t Look Down Award
Tie between Alicia Keys and Sophie B. Hawkins. Sophie was sleek in black with a silver-embroidered scoop neck, which she chose to accent with Kmart-style purple flip-flops (right). “It’s hard enough to breathe,” Hawkins says. “I need to walk.” Not if you’re sitting at home next year. On to Alicia, who looked the picture of elegance–from the waist up. Her two-tone pastel Roberto Cavalli was part dress, part capri pants–and all wrong. Would it have killed her to wear a dress for one night?
Hey, R. Kelly, that Zorro mask is a great idea–just a year or so late.
That’s a mighty daring dress you have on, Paulina Rubio. But we see you brought security. Oh wait, that’s J.Lo’s ex, Cris Judd.
