Her Spice Girls stint and marriage to David Beckham made her famous, but it's arguably Posh Spice's sense of style (well, and that paparazzi-ready scowl) that keeps her in the headlines. Or, according to Blackwell's annual worst-dressed celeb list, her lack of style. The style maven named Posh the No. 1 worst-dressed celebrity of 2007: "In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty Posh can really wreck 'em."
Ouch! That had to hurt. Unlike some of the others on the list like Avril Lavigne and Fergie whose style comes second to their musical performances, Posh has branded herself as a fashionista first for years. Is she always an example of good taste? Probably not -- that zebra-striped mini with the exposed hot pink bra comes to mind. But is she worthy of making, let alone topping, a worst-dressed list? No! Other, lesser celebs commit worse fashion crimes every day (just look at US Weekly's Fashion Police report for inspiration).
While I can't deny that Posh has made some fashion missteps lately, I'm going to try to defend her. Allow me to make my case for what Posh does RIGHT:
*She knows what works for her, and she doesn't stray from it (usually). That means a palette of mostly black, Birkins in every color, and an endless parade of stilettos. Oh, and of course, those signature sunglasses.
*When she does wear color, she chooses intense hues -- no pastels for Posh. Like these bright blue jeans.
*If anyone should be wearing minis, it's Posh. Most of us can't pull them off at all, so it's fun to see someone who can experiment with the trend.
*She elevates travel style. In a time when matching velour sweatsuits are considered the height of airport fashion, Posh refuses to compromise on her uniform of heels and skirts. Dressing up is a lost art, and Posh could write a book on it (in fact, she already has).
*She's never without a status bag.
*Her style is hers and hers alone. When every other starlet steps out in a Rachel Zoe-approved uniform of oversized necklaces, leggings, and tunic tops, it's downright refreshing to see Posh do her own thing.
I can't defend everything -- this recent chartreuse dress is a travesty, and sometime's Posh's choices are questionable. But at least she takes risks. And if we learn one thing from her, it should be that.
Ellen weighs in: I know this is not the subject at hand, but my big question about Posh is how in the world does she stay so pencil thin? Seriously, it's unnatural. And speaking of unnatural, what's up with those bosoms? Helloooo, cantaloupes.
As for her style, I have to agree with Jackie that she gets props for going her own way. And since her job is basically to call attention to herself, she does a bang-up job. So what if she sometimes looks like a prossie? It's all part of the publicity game.
So what do you all think of Posh's style? Do you agree that she shouldn't have topped the worst dressed list, or do her fashion choices make you cringe? Tell us what you think in the comments...
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