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February 27, 2012

Oscar dresses

Via Twitter, Oscars, 1956:


I didn't watch last night but after seeing that gorgeous vintage photo this morning I took a quick peek at the current crop and found one actress who compares well: Penelope Cruz.


Lovely. We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.

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7 comments:

  1. The most beautiful dress there, to be sure.

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  2. Did you notice the gloves in the top photo? Love it.

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  3. This dress took my breath away. The color, the shape, the fabric -- beauty, old school. Which is to say, keeps on being beautiful.

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  4. Yes, gorgeous. Here's another angle:
    http://fashionclassandjetlag.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/penelope-cruz-oscar-2012-lgn-90392501.jpg

    This shot of Angelina Jolie just looks ludicrous to me:
    http://fashionclassandjetlag.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/angelina-jolie-oscar-2012-lgn.jpg

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  5. That was my favorite one too! Penelope Cruz is just smashing! Off the tacky-ometer: Jennifer Lopez (yeech!).

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  6. Yes, J-Lo fail. A beautiful woman with terrible taste.

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  7. How'd those gals up top carry their cigarettes?

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