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Grammy Fashion Mostly Boring

Rock stars need to stop playing it safe

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 9, 2009 8:07 AM CST

(Newser) – What happened to rock stars dressing like rock stars?, wonders Monica Corcoran in the Los Angeles Times. Last night’s Grammy Awards were “glutted with tasteful gowns,” with nominees wearing “plenty of dresses that wouldn't make a pastor flinch.” Gone are the days of the tacky, navel-bearing outfits that were such hits with the at-home viewing audience. Even teen sensations Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift kept it sophisticated.

Thank goodness for pregnant rapper MIA, who chose “a vivid, blue pup tent with lots of frills that would allow for a delivery in the back of a limo”—and topped it off with blue high-top sneakers. Katy Perry didn’t disappoint, donning a “a cotton-candy-hued satin gown with a giant corsage at the waist” and “porn pink” lipstick—but those two were exceptions to the otherwise boring rule.

You'd think Miley Cyrus could be counted on for a tacky look, but no: She looked more like a thirtysomething Park Avenue socialite than teen pop diva, writes Monica Corcoran in the Los Angeles Times.
You'd think Miley Cyrus could be counted on for a tacky look, but no: She "looked more like a thirtysomething Park Avenue socialite than teen pop diva," writes Monica Corcoran in the Los Angeles Times.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sheryl Crowe arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Sheryl Crowe arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Estelle arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Estelle arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Duffy arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Duffy arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
LeAnn Rimes, right, and husband Dean Sheremet arrive at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
LeAnn Rimes, right, and husband Dean Sheremet arrive at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Taylor Swift arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Leona Lewis arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Leona Lewis arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
MIA was one of the few Grammy attendees who chose a risky--and thus entertaining--outfit, Monica Corcoran writes in the Los Angeles Times.
MIA was one of the few Grammy attendees who chose a risky--and thus entertaining--outfit, Monica Corcoran writes in the Los Angeles Times.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Katy Perry was another Grammy attendee who, thankfully, made interesting fashion choices--Too bad the faux tan was more bacon-hued, writes Monica Corcoran in the Los Angeles Times.
Katy Perry was another Grammy attendee who, thankfully, made interesting fashion choices--"Too bad the faux tan was more bacon-hued," writes Monica Corcoran in the Los Angeles Times.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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scottaco
Mar 6, 2009 9:02 PM CST
Sheryl Crowe was the only one in the image viewer that even comes close to being a "rock star". The rest don't DO rock. Pop, country, rap, R&B, sure, but not rock. I might be picky, but you just don't misuse the label.
Guest
Feb 9, 2009 4:41 AM CST
Fashion Mostly Boring
Guest
Feb 9, 2009 12:42 AM CST
But it was originally my idea to get Maya Arulpragasam (MIA) pregnant... I'm sure I thought of it first.

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