The MTV EMAs came to these fair shores on Sunday night, and brought a host of talent with it. Unfortunately, not all of it was in the form of a decent frock. Luckily, the glue that held the whole night together -- the hostess -- came through, setting the tone from the off with this intricate Marchesa number.
While the length of the dress and the bare back was bordering dangerously close on 'scandalous' ("Virgin on top, stripper on the bottom", is how Tom & Lorenzo put it), the high neckline and long sleeves just about managed to keep it away from the 'indecent' category.
Though I usually err on the more prudish side, my love for Marchesa wins out in this instance. It's a beautiful dress on a young, fresh-faced starlet, who did right by keeping the make-up and jewellery minimal.
This is the second time Ms. Gomez has appeared on a NYADF 'best dressed' list, putting herself firmly on my fashion radar. Her various outfit changes (which you can see over on JustJared) cemented her position, particularly when she got her Beyoncé on in a purple, sparkly mini jumpsuit to perform at the event.
Someone give that girl's stylist a raise.
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Honourable mention goes to Jessie J. for this strapless number, which is decidedly demure for the lady more likely seen in printed pants and kaleidoscope colours (though fear not, she brought those out, too, because she walked the pink carpet at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast not once, not twice, but thrice, in a different outfit each time).
Though I'm not usually a fan of leopard print, this Dolce and Gabbana dress fits the singer flawlessy. The hair and red lip give it an old-school glamour feel that adds a touch of maturity and class to the whole ensemble, while the bright colour still keeps it young and EMA-appropriate.
A D&G gown, eh? Maybe it is about the money after all...
Worth every penny?
