School of frock

PASS

B+
JANUARY JONES

Rebels With A Cause gala in Los Angeles

Dress: Topshop
Clutch and shoes: Jimmy Choo

You know it's a weak week when the top scorer is wearing something from a high-street brand.

Yet the US actress effortlessly makes this chic black and white nautical striped dress look high-fashion. It's basic at its best.

B
EMMA STONE

Premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in Singapore

Dress and shoes: Christian Dior

Can we get a collective "hallelujah!" now that the US actress has finally ditched the blonde and is back to being a redhead? Because her current rich hair colour really complements the maroon crochet long-sleeve frock and matching pointy pumps.

B
JENNIFER CONNELLY

Premiere of Noah in New York

Dress, clutch and shoes: Louis Vuitton

The US actress is a 43-year-old mother of three, yet she still has the guts to edge it up in a form-fitting leather top and multicoloured tweed skirt.

The potentially tricky ensemble works - but only from the ankles up.

B-
SHAILENE WOODLEY

Screening of Divergent in New York

Jumpsuit: Elie Saab
Shoes: Rupert Sanderson

The US actress proves last week's Elie Saab gold gown wasn't a fashion fluke by also nailing this sleek black one-piece that fits her like a glove.

BARELY PASS

C+
EMMA WATSON

Premiere of Noah in New York

Gown: Oscar de la Renta
Clutch: Roger Vivier
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

This would be exactly what Hermione Granger would wear to a funeral. Come on Watson, why so serious? We know lots of people died in your new movie Noah, but that's no excuse. You're much more exciting than this sombre, stuffy, ageing black duchess satin gown meant for a grand dame.

C
NINA DOBREV

PaleyFest 2014 honouring The Vampire Diaries in Los Angeles

Dress: Michael Kors
Clutch: Edie Parker
Shoes: Aperlai

Sexy, sassy, bodycon outfits suit the Bulgarian-Canadian starlet best. Which is why I just don't buy her in this sweet retro navy frock. Cute is not her thing. One hopes she hasn't regressed to her childhood style, judging from that silly little girl hair bow. What's next? Pigtails?

D
HAYLEY ATWELL

Premiere of Captain America: The Winter Soldier in London

Dress: Julien Macdonald
Clutch: Zagliani
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Firstly, this gaudy strapless sequined dovegrey dress looks like it's from a figure-skater's rejects. Secondly, anyone as busty as the British actress should know better than to squeeze her assets into something with a sheer peekaboo panel cut-out. The styling - red pumps, unkempt tresses - is an even bigger mess.

D
ANNA CHLUMSKY

Premiere of Veep Season 3 in Los Angeles

Gown: BCBG Max Azria 

Clutch: Rafe New York

There's something about this sheer powder blue floral-embroidered gown that makes it appear dreary and filthy instead of whimsical.

Kooky types like Zooey Deschanel or Elle Fanning could've salvaged it, but not someone as pedestrian as Chlumsky. Also, fix that unmade face and lazy hair while you're at it.

FAIL

F
CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

Premiere of The Pirate Fairy in Los Angeles

Coat and pants: Max Mara
Clutch: Halston Heritage

There should be a limit to how much coral pink an alabasterskinned ginger can wear. Here's a walking example of how sickly the combination can make her look. The coat thing isn't helping to flatter the US actress' full figure either.

Shame, really.

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