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Jennifer Lawrence's 23 Best And Worst Red Carpet Looks Of All Time, Because We Love Her Even More When She's Not Perfect
Jennifer Lawrence certainly makes a statement when she hits the red carpet, whether it's by tripping over her heels or wearing a gorgeous gown. Given her countless press appearances and dramatic ensembles, it seems impossible that the actress burst onto Hollywood's radar just seven years ago. Read on for the X-Men actress's red carpet wins and fabulous fails.
Best And Worst: 2008 Venice Film Festival
The world’s favorite red carpet comedian had one of her infamous slip-ups on the red carpet at the 2008 Venice Film Festival. Her silver strapless gown, however, was an ethereal classic.
Worst: At The 2008 Venice Film Festival
Though this black and white ensemble would be perfectly acceptable for running errands on a casual saturday afternoon, it is decidedly less than impressive on the red carpet.
Best And Worst: On The Red Carpet At A Teen Vogue Event, 2008
I’m torn between feelings of immense respect towards J.Law for channeling an entirely unexpected bohemian vibe on the red carpet, and confusion at the clashing accessories the ensemble is paired with. Peep toe heels seem like an odd choice for a flower child-inspired look.
Worst: At The 2008 Venice Film Festival
Though the blue silk of this gown is a lovely shade against Lawrence’s hair and skin tone, the garment is so baggy it appears to have been fitted to someone else’s shape.
Best: At A C Magazine Event In 2009
Lawrence’s cascading curls and crimson lips accent her metallic gown perfectly. The actress could have chosen a dress in a richer hue, and less clunky heels, but for a budding starlet the ensemble is perfectly polished.
Best: At The 2010 Hollywood Film Festival
Lawrence channeled grecian glamour at the the 2010 Hollywood Film Festival in a delicate, draped white floor-length gown.
Best And Worst: In Stella McCartney At The 2011 BAFTA Awards
Though I’m shocked this embroidered navy and black Stella McCartney stunner hasn’t secured a place in red carpet history, I’m convinced the chest-baring fit had something to do with its lack of acclaim.
Best: In A Ruched White Dress On The Red Carpet
What could be more classically chic than a ruched white dress with a waist-defining black ribbon for the red carpet?
Best Of The Best: In Calvin Klein Collection At The 2011 Oscars
I dare anyone to find fault in this streamlined Calvin Klein column and Lawrence’s complementary, cascading waves.
Best: In Dolce And Gabbana At The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards
Lawrence looked beautifully breezy in white Dolce & Gabbana at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards.
Worst: At A 2011 Cartier Event
Though Lawrence would likely stun in the most ghastly of ensembles, there are looks that the star simply shouldn’t wear. And this overwhelming graphic printed dress with its matching belt and shoes is one of them.
Worst: At The 2011 Golden Globes
Call me crazy, but I find this ruffled black and blue Golden Globes gown overwhelmed Lawrence’s natural beauty with its bells and whistles.
Worst: At A Silver Linings Playbook Promotional Event
Sure, this ensemble is essentially a black satin coat dress and heels, but the look was underwhelming.
Best And Worst: In Tie-Dyed Satin At The Toronto International Film Festival
I love this tie-dyed strapless dress in theory, but paired with stick-straight black locks and a statement lip, it lost some of its luster.
Best: At The 2012 Hunger Games Premiere
Lawrence was literally Hollywood’s Golden Girl at the premiere of The Hunger Games in 2012 while clad in gilded Prabal Gurung.
Worst: In Cobalt Curlicued Dress, 2012
Lawrence could easily be mistaken for her X-Men character Mystique in this blue peekaboo dress.
Best: In Emerald Pleats At A Hunger Games Event 2012
The cut, color, and shape of this simple pleated dress are ideal for Lawrence, though the actress does have a proclivity for daringly dipped necklines.
Best And Worst: In Sheer Dior At The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Premiere, 2013
In The Dior Dress Heard Round The World, Lawrence bared quite a bit of leg. Though J.Law rocked more flattering looks before and after this one, she deserves credit for selecting a gown no one else dared to touch.
Best: At The 2013 Oscars In Dior Haute Couture And Chopard Gems
Lawrence quite literally glowed in her pastel Dior confection when she accepted her Oscar for Best Actress (and not because of her now-infamous trip on the way up to the stage).
Best: All In White On The Catching Fire Press Tour
The actress looked modern and chic in a white crop top and flared skirt on her press tour for Catching Fire.
Best: In Shimmering Dior At The 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards
This disco ball of a Dior column perfectly mirrored the star’s edgy new ‘do at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Best: Crimson Dior At The 2014 Oscars
Lawrence’s 2014 Oscars gown may not have been a dazzling mass of embroidery and embellishment, but its brilliant crimson shade and slim silhouette struck the perfect note of modern sophistication.
Worst: In Black And White Dior At The 2014 Golden Globes
Not every ensemble can be a slam dunk, as we learned from Jennifer Lawrence’s much-parodied black and white Dior gown at the 2014 Golden Globes. But hey, it's these missteps that make us love her even more.