Oh, Mary Louise. Now we're fighting over you.
Lorenzo thinks she looks fabulous top to bottom but Tom just doesn't agree. One thing we can both agree on: she gets an A for effort, because Miss Streep doesn't always make the best fashion choices.
Those shoes look like they're killing her, don't they?
It's a beautiful and striking dress and the color looks great on her, but like so many of Donna Karan's looks, what looked good on the model, looks big and blousey and sloppy on anyone over a size 2. Coupled with hair that looks like she hit the freeway with the top down and the whole look comes across pretty slapdash, slipshod, haphazard. That was what the thesaurus gave us when we looked up "sloppy."
Still, she's Meryl and despite the fact that she looks a little uncomfortable in her red satin shopping bag, we can't deny that she's glowing. Because T Lo is torn, we can't declare this an In or an Out. You bitches do it.
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I think the most appealing things are the shape of the neckline and the color. And don't forget the shoes...those are fabulous!
Everything else looks sorta like a bathrobe.
Have to say "In"...given her other looks that were just a slam dunk (emphasis on 'dunk'), this look is refreshing and glamorous. I agree that the oversized flump of Karan's design is a bit lost in translation; but I like the addition of the accessories, which somehow seem to make the look (if not even date it in a slightly retro way)- and the bitch is working it. Go, Darling...Prada still loves you!
I don't think it looks any better on the model!
In. But I hate the shoes. For some reason, I think they look like stripper shoes.
It's an "in." I think she looks fantastic, hair and all. Meryl doesn't always make the best choices when it comes to the red carpet, and I think this ensemble works for her. She's not a size 2, and I think she chose something appropriate for her body and her age. Not everyone can look svelte and teeny tiny. The shoes rock, too!
Considering her usual monstrosities, I'm calling this one an "in". It's stylish, age-appropriate with a hint of sexy... plus she really does look like those feet hurt, but they're fabulous and lord knows I'm too lazy to bother with painful shoes.
Meryl is always in, no matter what she wears.
Based on her past horrendous choices I'll give her an IN this go round. She just sort of looks half finished and I think she could find something a bit better fitting for her body type. But A for effort!
I actually love the look, but it does look sloppy on her. She needed to have someone arrange her when she got out of the limo. But that's the thing about satin - it attracts wrinkles in no time flat. It's very tricky to go anywhere in satin.
Plus, there's something going on with the length of the sleeves that I don't like. The length on the model is better.
As for those shoes: OUCH! Which makes me think of all the fabulous drag queens strutting down 5th Avenue on Sunday in heels like that (and even bigger!), giving my twin thoughts: 1. In my next life I hope that I will be able to walk like that in heels, and 2. If there were any smart podiatrists in the neighborhood, they would have been standing at the end of the parade, handign out their cards.
--GothamTomato
In - but with heavy weight given to effort considering the kind of things she usually dons for these events. Like the color, like the neckline, but the pockets in front are a big no-no: they add volume to something that's already cut like a bathrobe when the garment seen at an angle. But that's not really Meryl's fault, is it.... Just wish the stylist would've done something more with her hair. But more effort than usual from Ms. Streep.
I'm going to say IN. I like the color, fabric , and accessories.
I do not like the oversized collar or the cinched waist.
She would look a lot slimmer (and more tidy)if the fitting at the waist was done with darts/seams.
In. She looks good for a babe pushing 60. But with a few tweaks, she could've looked smashing. You're right about the hair - it should've been sleak. And what's up with the black bra peepin' out??? She doesn't have enough money to buy a red one to match the dress??? Whaaaa??? The shoes are definitely sexy & fabulous. But the toes!!! How about some color????
--umjudis
In. She's Meryl Fucking Streep. And I love the shoes.
becasue its Meryl i say IN. she is just fabulous no matter how messy she looks.
Out. I'm not going to excuse her just because she normally dresses even worse. The previous poster was right...the dress doesn't look so great on the model, even. Poofy, wrinkly, and ill-fitting.
That said, she's still pretty hot for an old lady.
I give her a B+ for effort.
The color is beautiful and the shoes are TDF. She's definitely working that look.
In another fabric, the shape would have worked much better but it even looks a little sloppy on the model, IMO.
Also, you're Meryl F'ing Streep. We don't need to see your BRA!
Of course it looks better on the model, but Meryl still pulls it off fabulously...even if there is an issue with the construction of the garment.
I hate to say, OUT, because I adore this woman, but I really hate red and black together. And shiny black and shiny red look especially cheap.
Other than that, the dress looks a tad too bulky on her, but i think the general idea shape-wise is ok.
I love the look but it does look sloppy on her. One foot in one foot out?
I hate patent leather, it always looks chip in a chip way, no?
Meryl Streep is a goddess, she will be always IN.
Well I think it is a hit, personally. Being of a similar age, I can understand the challenges of looking chic but age-appropriate. This dress definitely fills the bill, and it looks just as good, if not better, on her as it did on the model. I also love the belt and shoes, although she should have painted her toenais a matching red. It was pulled-together and pretty, and thank heavens she wore a cover-up undergarment. Hooray for the Lady Streep!
I think she looks great except the hair, it's prety bad.
Magis Theatre Company said...
"Meryl is always in, no matter what she wears."
Got that right.
I think she looks great, except for the shoes, which are not bad in themselves but (you guys are right) they so obviously hurt like hell.
In, but just barely. Love the color and she looks like she's having fun.
I can't stand those wide belts and they're so in right now.
La Meryl is in. I've definitely seen some red carpet looks from her that weren't so good. But the color on this is fabulous and I love the neckline. I agree that the shoes look ouch-y, and her hair could use some work; but she's MERYL. And thus, IN.
Magis Theatre Company said...
Meryl is always in, no matter what she wears.
My thoughts exactly.
I have seen Streep in some less than flattering outfits (big, dark, heavy, satiny things that look like bedspreads) but I love the color on her and am willing to forgive some of the less flattering aspects of the outfit.
Ed & I decided years ago that Mary Louise should be given an award at EVERY awards show, EVERY year, because her acceptance speeches are usually quite fabulous.
She works hard. She has talent to burn. She has fun. She seems down to earth. And she's a Jersey Girl! How can I not love her?
And if she was born 40 years earlier, I bet she'd be kicking some ass in the Deathmatch right now!
I think Kinda IN.
Cuz:
1) It's Meryl effin' Streep so as such, IN
2) She's looked MUCH worse before
3) The shoes rock
4) The color is really lovely on her, the neckline is flattering and you're right, she's glowing. I also like the belt. The rest of the dress is forgettable and kinda makes me think she's gonna be fussing with it all night long....but still!
5) Her hair is a bit of a mess but again, she's MERYL STREEP. She can sallie out with her hair like a bird's nest on acid and I will find an excuse for it!!
Meryl looks spectacular. That dress was made for someone with a real body underneath and looks tons better on her than the clotheshanger. I applaud the black accessoires, that she avoided different reds clashing and don't agree that she should have painted her toes.
IN
In because she looks, like you say, so happy and glowing. I don't usually like these color combos either but she's just working the shit out of it isn't she ?
BTW Gotham, I can't stand in heels let alone wear them in a parade. I watched a Greek parade in Philadelphia last year and these ladies were strutting up the Parkway in stilettos !!! The queens would have been proud.
I echo Tom...Meryl Fuckin Streep ! Love her !!!
Oh, I hate to say this.
But she's at this point in her life where there isn't as much room between her bustline and hips. The wide belt makes her waistline look even shorter than it is. The black belt just give it something I call "Waistline interruptus."
I think the choice of dress is just all off. It's a summer movie, set in Greece by the sea. I'd of loved to see her wear something looser and in sea-like blues and greens to follow the theme.
By the way, I'm really looking forward to seeing that Mamma Mia! I'll be in Palm Springs this month. I'll wait until then to see it.
You know, I think it's still in, but three small changes would have made it absolutely, no-doubt-about-it in.
1. More fitted sleeves.
2. Tucking that ponytail into a chignon and hitting the whole 'do with some hairspray.
3. Toenail polish. Preferably Jungle Red.
Still, I think she looks pretty fab and, you know...she's Meryl Streep. Starring in a movie where her character bagged Stellan Skarsgard, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth. It's tough to go wrong.
Indubidubly (did I spell that right??) IN !!!! The color looks great on her. The shoes are just too, too fab, though they look like they are strangling her little toes. Above all, she looks like she is totally enjoying herself! Can't wait to see the movie, loved the play! Way to go, Ms. Streep, ya look GREAT!
----StkrShock
The key here is the event: she wore a bright red resort dress to the premiere of Mamma Mia, a breezy, silly musical that takes place on a Mediterranean island. It's entirely appropriate to the occasion, and I think her gays had their clever caps on when they advised her.
As Professor Frink might say, for all the SHINY and the RED and the WOW CRUMPLY, it still somehow looks age appropriate on her.
My one concern would be that, at quick glance, it looks like a dress that Kim Cattrall wore in Sex and the City, or more accurately, it looks like a 4th grade class' attempt to recreate the dress in Christmas paper. And yes, the shoes are killing her. But overall I say IN, darlings.
In!
Meryl usually wears very unfortunate outfits. I think they must have hired a stylist for her. Could it be better? Yes. Is it a big improvement? Yes.
IN! i have to admit that part of the IN rating comes from the fact that she has been known to wear some real monstrosities on the red carpet, but i really do like this on her. i would have preferred it with the red belt shown on the model as the black one tends to cut her in half, and the bra peeking out of the bodice is a little distracting, but it's still a great look on her. the hair is a mess, but she really is glowing - and gorgeous.
Here's the deal.
It's Mama Mia - an over the top, gay CAMP musicals, but its starring one of the BEST movie actresses ever?
How do you say ironic contradiction in French?
Anyway, the fashion choice is a bit over the top, glamour choice for her, that isn't quite fabulous enough for her but doesn't scream FAIL. Kinda just a few missed notes.
Gotta give her love, props and an IN, cause, lord knows, she has done worse, and she still looks great.
Luv her!
IN tho I wish they had given her shoes in her size
Sewing Siren.... Did you sew that dress on that adorable little girl in your pic? Wonderful (as usual!), keep going sistah..
What Tom, above at 10:27 a.m., said.
What Bill said.
Out. Dress is bringing the funk, even on the runway. La Streep doesn't stand a chance in this deathmatch against the dress.
Yummy shoes, though.
I love it.
Hip yet elegant.
The patent leather accents are very "of the moment", giving the diva an unexpected edge.
Coulda touched up the hair before leaving the limo, but, time may have been a factor.
And, IT'S MERYL STREEP, fer chriminy's sake!
A very big IN.
I think that the dress looks better on Meryl than it did on the model....
The shoes are fabulous, but it hurts me to look at her feet in them.
She's IN.
Nanflan said
"Meryl usually wears very unfortunate outfits..."
I'd be a little more blunt. She's usually a ragbag. That is the only negative thing you will ever hear me say about the fabulous Ms. Streep.
Donna Karan, however, will not get a whole lotta love from me. While the color is fantastic, the dress makes her look blowsy. I'd love to see her in something from Monique Luhllier (did I spell that right?)
IN. And not just because she's Meryl. i think she looks fab.
OUT
she looks like marshmallows was melted and then wrapped in red cellophane
you know, you also have to credit her for pulling off a belt, which are starting to fall out of trend.
i can't give her an out either because she really did earn that A for effort. T Lo got it right.
Let's just blame the horrendous looking DK (don't confuse her for the monkey, he's cuter).
IN! I can't believe there was disagreement over this! I thought she actually looked better than the model because she has more presence. I do agree that she should fire the gay who did her hair.
I think she should have had her toenails done, but that's just me. And her hair done.
c'est moi, c'est moi lola said...
...but the pockets in front are a big no-no: they add volume to something that's already cut like a bathrobe when the garment seen at an angle
and
sewing siren said...
... She would look a lot slimmer (and more tidy)if the fitting at the waist was done with darts/seams.
Just what I was thinking before coming to the comment page! I get it - kimono shaped garments are easy to produce, and accessorize well. But I bet Meryl Streep doesn't have to shop at Ross Dress for less. She can afford clothing that recognizes that while patterns are flat, the human body is curved. Had her stylist straightened the garment out just before she walked the red carpet, she might have looked a little less bunchy, but by the time she got to her seat it still would have looked wrinkled and sloppy.
Come on, designers! Unconstructed shapes combined with satin and other non-stretchy or crisp fabrics result in big bunchy areas. Even size 2 models don't need that kind of help.
Meryl herself looks gorgeous but this is not a good dress for her. This is a dress that looked much better on the runway and for some weird reason Meryl looks fat in it.
And I hate the shoes.
Damn. Sorry Meryl. OUT. Also a big fat OUT on the model.
Love the color, love the shoes, don't love the fit or cut of the dress. But by comparison with her usual garb, it's in.
Anonymous 11:26 said, Indubidubly (did I spell that right??) IN !!!!
Ordinarily, I wouldn't mention it, but, since you asked, it's "indubitably".
How about a silk belt, like the model wore, but in black? That would have been better. And all of you who said that the pockets didn't belong, ditto.
But we love our Meryl and she loves casual dressing. So for her, this is fabu!
So Tlo, why doesn't she call you to be her stylist? I think the truth is, she must not have a real stylist, or she refuses to let him do his job! Or maybe her stylist isn't (gasp!) gay. that would be a mistake!
The color and the neckline keep most of the attention on her beautiful face, thank goodness. The dress does not pass inspection.
It is f-ing Meryl Streep! How can you say anything bad about that woman?
she is so IN...
i think she looks great, everyone knows she's not a size 2 so who cares if it doesn't make her look skinny. the color is great on her and her hair may not be a careful coif with every strand in place, but she looks fun and breezy and happy.
can't beat that!!
As you said, an A for effort. But that's about it.
And just to be catty, her legs and feet look a heck of a lot better than SJP's!
I have to say in as well-- usually she looks like she is wearing a burlap sack. This is a big improvement.
She does look pained in those shoes...
The dress doesn't even look good on the model--
Great idea Gorgeous Things, maybe Monique Luhllier's people will contact Meryl's people and we will see how amazing she can look at the next premiere.
I think La Streep would have a chance against a Luhllier (sp?) or a Malandrino. I just love her so much and just hate that dress so much.
In a black trashbag with armholes and a duct tape headband, Meryl Streep looks assloads better than any of those botoxed, lipo'd, size 2 so called "actresses."
in! she's an older woman, classy, and beautiful.
IN on first (and probably second) glance.
OUT if you start paying attention to details.
The broad strokes (like the color and the neckline) are good, but the details are wrong. The dress would work better in a softer fabric with a slightly slimmer cut. The stiff satin makes her look like she cinched herself into an oversized dress.
Standing Still said...
In a black trashbag with armholes and a duct tape headband, Meryl Streep looks assloads better than any of those botoxed, lipo'd, size 2 so called "actresses."
ROTFLMAO - what she said!
Seriously, if La Streep wanted a red dress with an Italian flair, the red Dolce gown Iman wore to the Met Costume Gala (May 6th blog) would have stopped traffic - in a good way.
In, 'cause she's Meryl. But TLo, please do mention the dress worn by the wife of hottie Colin Firth. That one needs an entry of its own. Come on...you saw that, right?
ptrap
Aw. She's IN.
Whadya mean: "sloppy."
Disagree strongly there, boyz.
Not a super-fan of this dress, but I like the idea of it. And, coat-dresses are cool & perfect for Miss Streep.
-- desertwind
PS - The movie sounds fun, doesn't it?
IN!!!!!!! She's freaking Meryl Streep, bitches! : )
Kanani said...
Sewing Siren.... Did you sew that dress on that adorable little girl in your pic? Wonderful (as usual!), keep going sistah..
Yes, that is the 5th grade graduation dress. Thanks.
I say IN. I just love her to death. She looks great and doesn't really care what anyone else thinks! Love her!
I think she looks gorgeous.
IN!
I'm amazed. Donna Karan managed to design a dress that has a plunging neckline and yet still manages to hide Ms. Streep's sweater kittens.
At least it's a step up from giving women floppy National Geographic tits.
Lilithcat said...
Anonymous 11:26 said, Indubidubly (did I spell that right??) IN !!!!
Ordinarily, I wouldn't mention it, but, since you asked, it's "indubitably".
1:09 PM
Thanks!! I should have consulted my handy dandy online Webster!!!
I was just in such a hurry to post about the wonderful Ms. Streep!!!
-----StkrShock
IN IN IN !!!! She's fabulous and I can't wait to see the movie.
I think she looks great, not flawless, but great.
By the way, boys, I love those "IN or OUT" posts. It's our chance to "auf" those judges and their designs. : )
I agree that a satin belt would be better than that shiny one. I hate shiny anything. I don't even like satin that much.
ChelseaNH said...
IN on first (and probably second) glance.
OUT if you start paying attention to details.
The broad strokes (like the color and the neckline) are good, but the details are wrong. The dress would work better in a softer fabric with a slightly slimmer cut. The stiff satin makes her look like she cinched herself into an oversized dress.
True. The devil is in the details.
OUT. That dress makes her look like she had gastric bypass surgery and didn't want to buy a new dress so she just slapped on a huge belt.
Not flattering or Chic.
The shoes however, I LOVE.
I prefer it on the model. It added a LOT of volume to Meryl Streep and not in a good way. Perhaps not fitted properly on her...
I. LOVE. HER.
But the poor thing does not know how to dress or does not care, which is fine, she's a goddess, the new Bettie Davies of Hollywood, enough said.
Um, IN, it's Meryl Streep!
Sweet Jesus!
She's MERYL STREEP!!! She looks fabulous. The color is gorgeous, and her attitude carries it off.
BTW - has anyone heard that Streep will be playing Martha Mitchell in the movie version of John Jeter's play, "Dirty Tricks"? She was the whistle blowing wife of Nixon White House Chief of Staff John Mitchell.
For someone like me who recalls the Watergate years, this is excellent news. Mitchell was an outspoken & larger-than-life character and Streep should have a blast playing her.
Other casting:
Richard Nixon - Jim Broadbent (he'll be good)
Pat Nixon - Jill Clayburgh (fab choice)
Helen Thomas - Annette Bening (inspired)
John Dean - Brad Pitt (meh)
Maureen Dean - Gwyneth Paltrow (eh)
Katherine Graham - Sharon Stone (not seeing it yet)
Can't wait to see who is cast as John Mitchell and Henry Kissinger.
The color looks great but the style is out. I wish she could find someone who would take the time to truly dress her properly. She is such a fabulous woman and she deserves to look like it!
She could wear a paper bag with that smile, talent and sardonic wit and knock anyone off the runway. She's class and always will be. Brava, Meryl!
Bitches,it's Meryl Streep. She's IN! Didn't you guys see her at Bryant Park?
Darlings, that is 59 sans botox. She's fabulous!
I love Meryl Streep but her sense of style not so much. The shoes are great, though. By the way, what happened to Manolo??? Everybody is wearing Louboutin these days.
It's a huge improvement from anything she has worn before on the red carpet; I'd say in.
In! Patricia feilds put that outfit together..no proof but it screams SATC:TM
For a woman her (and my) age to wear heels that high -- KUDOS! As for the dress, it's an improvement over some of La Streep's former frocks, but does look a bit, um, slapdash.
It's not perfect but definitely striking with the fuck-me shoes and S&M belt. I'm actually really looking forward to this movie.
She looks fierce!
Out. The color is amazing and the shoes are to die for but it doesn't do a thing for her figure.
I'm sorry to say that but to me she's out. The dress doesn't fit her well and looks messy. She should hire Helen Mirren’s stylist, not there is someone who know how to dress her age group.
I meant to say....NOW there is someone...
"Bill said...
BTW - has anyone heard that Streep will be playing Martha Mitchell in the movie version of John Jeter's play, "Dirty Tricks"? She was the whistle blowing wife of Nixon White House Chief of Staff John Mitchell."
Great casting of Streep in that part, but Sharon Stone, Gwynnie Paltrow & Anette Benning are just all wrong.
But anyway, the definitive movie about Watergate has already been made. It was called 'Dick'.
--GothamTomato
Meryl "Last of the Great American Film Icons" Streep is looking pretty damned fabulous in these images. So, she definitely gets a big fat,"IN" from moi. Over the years we've all seen her look...how shall I say it kindly? Much less amazing. So, I also have to give La Meryl a huge hug and kudos for pulling it all together.
- edina -
First of all, check out those desperate people behind her with their sharpies out, waiting for Meryl. Tehehe. Oh, schadenfreude.
I'm torn on the dress, as well. It kind of makes the woman look like a linked sausage, or something. It also reminds me of Chloe's coach-dresses from the season 2 finale a bit, no?
Sorry Meryl, but out. Woman needs a better stylist...further proof that some of the best and brightest people generally run low on fashion sense.
"John Dean - Brad Pitt (meh)
Maureen Dean - Gwyneth Paltrow (eh)
Katherine Graham - Sharon Stone (not seeing it yet)"
Bill, Thanks for the casting update. I can't wait to see La Meryl as Martha Mitchell but Sharon Stone as Katherine Graham?? Uh, NO.
who cares, she's Meryl Steep.
My verdict is "in" as in "A for effort." I often wonder why she doesn't dress more often the way she did in "The Devil Wears Prada" - she looked so put together and gorgeous with the stunning hair and makeup. No matter - I love Ms Streep - she knows who she is and doesn't give a damn what anyone else thinks! Amen my SISTAH!
am i the only one who thinks she has ugly hands?
but i like the dress, and i agree the shoes are trying to kill her.
What is wrong with wearing a little leg makeup, for crissakes? I'm so sick of bare legs and heels. It's unattractive on 85 percent of the women who choose the look.
The dress is just OK, but I really like the belt.
The Devil Wears Donna and I say she's in. She is working the shit out of that outfit and that's enough for me. I also like that she cares about the work and not about looking like a fashion plate. And four pregnancies widen your feet and Louboutin probably doesn't make a wide shoe.
I say she rocks. In all ways.
To me, it jsut looks too bunchy and just too much fabric. She could have looked better, i think.
Rainwood said...
The Devil Wears Donna
Brilliant. Perfect way to sum it up, Rainwood!
Close, but no cigar.
Actually, I think she looks better than the model does it in.
But that's not saying a whole lot.
But I vote "in."
IN!
Love her.
Love her, the shoes are nice, but that photo makes *my* feet hurt just to imagine her agony...
Good for her that she can even walk in them.
I am continuously puzzled why anyone would put ruffly full pocketed bag dresses on anyone but a 90 lb. model. The color is great on Meryl but how much nicer if it actually was some design that fitted her fuller shape. Think Queen Latifah!
In.
She's great in red. I too think the softer belt as shown on the model, but in black, would be better.
Love the shoes but they aren't the right cut & fit for her feet. I'd have the same problem with them too.
I think she looks brilliant without the sunglasses. With them and she looks terrible.
I think she looks great except the hair, it's prety bad.
I totally agree...and the sunglasses. She looks like a dominatrix, but a very well-dressed one.
Glad her toenails aren't done. it would have been the extraneous detail that's like the one extra piece of jewelry that needs to be taken off.
DK is to blame for the fit and it looked the same on the model.
-burnsie
People in her income bracket should come to understand the value of a good tailor.
The fucking thing fits like a burlap sack, and apparently the Donna Karan camp doesn't care. They just threw it at Streep saying, "She's a size 12; here's a size 12. That ought to do it.".
I say she's in. Just a simple in.
IN--Fabulous all over, except the shoes. They are hot, but don't fit her feet right, and, yeah, they look like they are hurting her.
IN- geez I LOVE this so so much. She really looks like a movie star. I admit to being a bit biased, as Meryl is my IDOL and she is a GODDESS. She looks great in pretty much everything. WOW WOW WOW WOW.
Absolutely IN!!! She ever is wonderful.An icon of the beauty dreassing like she dress!! The dress fits her well...though I think that also one would see very well without it jeje (Oh my God xD what I am thinking!!?? This is fault of Gri that foments these bad thoughts!! :P)
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