We have been pondering over age-appropriate dressing for a while now. In an industry where age is no bar, should the same apply to clothes as well? With this year marking the comeback of many yester year actresses, fashion codes have been re-written. While the younger glamazons can pull of evening gowns with aplomb, we look at some of our more senior divas and whether this ensemble is meant for them or not as opposed to Indian attire…
Her smile may win hearts but definitely not her choice of gown. The V-neck and empire cuts do her no favours.
Sadly the BCBG Max Azria gown makes Rani look like a tiered cake. Saris are the look she must stick to.
While Ash looks resplendent in the gown, we much prefer her in the Indian avatar.
The Kushali Kumar gown in mud grey makes us cringe. And while the embellished one is a step up we feel still feel Kajol looks mighty uncomfortable in it. How pretty she looks in the saris, though! Especially the floral Shantanu and Nikhil.
Full points to Sridevi for showing us how it’s done. She rocks both, the gowns and saris, and how! Comeback brigade, please take note, that’s how a gown is worn.
So what’s your take? Should actresses on the other side of 30s don gown?
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Sri Devi and Aishwarya are the one
My choice is,first Sreedevi and second is Aishwarya ,they are the best.
Absolutely agree,Sridevi is the best here.
Perfect Readings!
i think that age doesn't really matter, what matter is your figure, ur face and attitude. Sridevi can rock anything right now, because her body is very toned, he face shows someone who is 'alive', a certain freshness and above all that she has a lot of grace. Besides her Karishma Kapoor is a great dresser. I love Madhuri and her face, but her figure isn't that toned anymore so she has to be careful when she chooses dresses or sari's. She has to camouflage unflattering things.
Madhuri needs to change her style, she puts too much makeup and doesn't have sense of fashion.
Sri wins in all d 4 pics...
Sridevi is the only one among her contemporaries who can carry gowns due to her super height and hourglass figure. Madhuri with that petite body looks funny.
Madhuri - Another Vidya Balan as far has dressing is concerned, impossible to improve.
Rani - Looks very good in saree but western, hmmmmmmmm????
Kajol - Eeeeks, very difficult to comment
Sridevi - No need to comment, height, looks, sense, choice she has it all!
First time i have come across a non-biased and true article on thumbs up and thumbs down on Fashion. Good!
Verry biyuty long time sri devi nice dress
pls check gown mads wore in jhalak in udi performance. she is epitome of elegance nd beauty.
this must be post of some physco sri fan. these r cheap promotion tactics of sri nd english.vingli.
they r trying very hard to prove superiority of sri. bt pls check her artificial nose doesnt fall down while wearing this tight cheapo clothes.
* only women UNDER 30
LOL
What is this, only women only 30 can wear gowns? Chic-Story, that is regressive thinking! BTW you can find many great examples of a post-30 Aishwarya gorgeously sporting gowns where she didn't just give birth only months before! And gowns can be worn by women of all ages and that is a fact!
For gowns, particularly empire cut one has to have a smaller bustline and a narrower waist.
Rani- Looks good in Indian clothes and certain western attire. Like her western wardrobe in "Hum Tum" in the Europe scenes w/ her hair grown out after Big B dies. I like her look a lot in Hum Tum actually post intermission. A little young for this list though IMO.
Aishwarya- I'm really not her biggest fan but have to admit she looks good either way (of course when she gets her styling correct, we all know she's not exactly a fashionista even though she's "the worlds most beautiful woman")
Madhuri- Gosh I love her but she needs to work on her style sense! Right now she doesn't look good in her sari's or western clothes. I know she can do better than this, and maybe an updated hairstyle too!
Sridevi- She definetly can pull off western or traditional clothes with ease. She looks fabulous either way and I really appreciate her for putting effort into her looks and style as she ages. She always looks great weather she steps out weather in pants & a blouse, a gown, or a sari! Go Sridevi!
Kajol- I don't know about her. In all honesty Kajol has never been known for her looks or fashion sense, rather her talent, which works great for films and awards, but give her a disadvantage in the style department. I would say traditional clothes though, or western clothes that cover her arms. Still like her a lot as an actress though !
All the actresses pictured above look better in saris .
Only stars like Deepika and Anushka look better in gowns coz they are tall and super thin .
Ok let us comment on your observation:
1- The Joker: Her sarees are tacky and she looks pregnant when she has gown on. So no matter what she wears is out of fashion. Always.
2- Rani Mukherjee: Cannot pull on western look and I agree she should stick to the Indian Look
3- Aishwarya Rai: She is very elegant in both attire. so I have to disagree with you.
4- Kajol: Looks the best in anything that covers her arms and shoulders. The western look in picture isn't flattering her because of her arms.
5- Sridevi: There is no body like her for sure. She is PERFECT in caps. she has sense of fashion, know how to put makeup and how to change her look. The four pictures themselves say million of words. It is hard to choose which one is the best.
So I agree with you in 95% of your analysis.
what about putting karisma kapoor? shouldn't she be the leader with sridevi on the comeback best dressed list?
I am with you, Sun, 2012-08-19 22:49 — Anonymous.
30 is new 20.
And age has nothing to do with the dress. If you are comfortable in what you are wearing, 99% chances are that you will be able to pull it off nicely. As a matter of fact, i like Aish's look in a gown better than he heavy tent-like suits.
Sri can rock anything. I LOVE YOU SRI x
yeah i agree..rani doesnt belong on this list..but out of the others..sridevi and kajol dress well for their body types..madhuri whatever she wears suits her..aishwarya shes not really consistent..sometimes she comes out wearing unflattering suits
I just don't understand what people mean by "after 30"? Do you people consider 30 old? Seriously? Come on guys! Old is 55-60+, not 30!!! In fact people are in their prime when 30! Plus 30 is the new 20!