Even the relatively less fashion-savvy would know that colour blocking is all the rage nowadays. Gone are the days when single shade silhouettes would suffice. Despite the trend, however, we couldn’t help but do a double-take when we saw Taylor Swift’s look at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, dressed in a shocking pink skirt and red tube top. Not only was Taylor looking less that her best, someone else already wore a similar outfit just a few days before. Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif recently donned a red, high-waisted skirt with a pink crop top which accentuated her toned upper body perfectly. But who wore it better? Read on to find out!
Taylor Swift
Clothes
Taylor’s sartorial choices usually leave us in awe (read: her previous looks from the last three Grammys) but this one simply didn’t live up to the mark. The Versace ensemble with a daring front slit not only exposed the singer’s near waif-like physique, it was also much too casual for an event like the Grammys. No wonder it sparked a social media frenzy, with people comparing her look to popular cartoon character Dora the Explorer.
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Hair and makeup
Unfortunately, the awkward comparisons didn’t just stop at Dora as that super short bob didn’t help lift the outfit either. Add to that outfit a striking orange lipstick and you have one big fruity disaster.
Overall
We love Taylor but the outfit simply did not feel right. In fact, it has been making the world scratch its head as to what she and her style team were getting at? Meaning, we are all for the bright colour combos – even if they hurt our eyes – but orange, red and then pink on top of that is a tad bit too much.
Katrina Kaif
Clothes
Kat might still have a long way to go till she can claim any acting awards but we wouldn’t think twice before handing it to her for this outfit. There is just no getting over how that high-waisted skirt wrapped around her tiny midriff. The crop top also fit her like a glove and the colour blocking was spot on!
Hair and makeup
Three cheers for Kat for keeping it so minimal. The light pink lip matched top perfectly and a straight, blow dry gave provided that simple yet classic look the Bollywood beauty is known for
Overall
Simply glorious! Need we say more?
Published in The Express Tribune, February 17th, 2016.
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