Zoe Saldana took a fashion risk for her walk down the red carpet at the Oscars which unfortunately did not pay off. The gown was made by Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy Haute Couture, who should have known better. The dress features a stunning crystal beaded strapless bodice which would have been lovely with a cream colored satin skirt. Instead, the skirt was made of violet satin which then inexplicably explodes into rows of violet, amethyst, navy blue and black ruffles. The skirt also features slit up the front.
The ruffles put us in mind of a can-can dancer. Zoe is a beautiful woman and this dress did not do her justice. Some restraint -- such as making the skirt into a sleek column and dispensing with the ruffles -- could have turned this into a showstopper. Zoe accessorized the look with a fabulous amethyst and diamond ring and earrings by Lorraine Schwartz.
