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The tale of pain and triumph against the odds has generated Oscar buzz and created a red-carpet regular out of an unlikely Hollywood starlet: the fabulously and pleasingly plus-size Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe:
The young actress is finally bringing curvaceous fashion and style to high-wattage awards shows and paparazzi-laden events, all the while displaying the correct and incorrect ways to play up above-average frames.
Let's take a look:
Gabby chose an orange crush gown for the Toronto Film Festival in September, accenting her look with minimalist jewelry and simple strappy silver sandals. The empire waist of the dress glides easily over her midsection, and the monochromatic color, mixed with the height of her shoes, serves to elongate her body, making her look tall and lean.
While Gabby stuck to the one-color rule, the bright sheen of this fabric catches light, making her already voluptuous frame look larger. Though the bright red color is alluring, the material of the dress adheres to every curve and is, unfortunately, not the most flattering choice.
The shiny sheen of this satin strapless cocktail similarly did nothing to flatter Gabby's shape, and the wrinkled texture and unforgiving silhouette take away from her eye-catching hair and makeup. The look, however, is still mod and festive with the boots.
She pulled it together for the Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' in an outfit dominated by slimming black, accented by a sequined tunic that skimmed her curves without adding pounds. Her favorite cropped cardigan was also in effect, covering her shoulders and pulling the party look together.
What do you think of Gabby's style?
See more Celebrity Style on Claire's blog, The Fashion Bomb.
She pulled it together for the Cinema Society & Tommy Hilfiger screening of 'Precious' in an outfit dominated by slimming black, accented by a sequined tunic that skimmed her curves without adding pounds. Her favorite cropped cardigan was also in effect, covering her shoulders and pulling the party look together.
What do you think of Gabby's style?
See more Celebrity Style on Claire's blog, The Fashion Bomb.
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By: Jody on 11/13/2009 2:36PM
She is PRECIOUS!! She looks great in all her outfits & knows how to dress for her figure. I'm happy that she's not afraid to be out there, even though she doesn't fit the stupid Hollywood "standard." It's time for people to just be who they are. Maybe she's helping to put that crappy "standard" to rest. She's adorable!
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By: rodejalibra on 11/15/2009 4:54PM
thank you so much i totally agree with you !!! :D
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By: golfinkatiekat77 on 11/13/2009 2:36PM
So nice that there is some positive news about someone who isn't a size zero! Why is it that we understand that we were created in different colors and heights, but can't grasp the fact that we were created in different sizes too! Oh well,,,,,it's probably Obama's fault on this too!
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By: ceggle3656 on 11/13/2009 4:22PM
You hit the nail on the head. I've noticed that people on here seem to use any article to bash our great President Barack Obama.
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By: Lisa on 11/13/2009 5:57PM
I agree that we shouldn't all feel like we have to be a size zero, but I also don't think we should be telling our childeren that it's ok to be unhealthy. Yes, she is beautiful, but in a few years if she doesn't lose some weight she will have more health problems than she will movie offers!
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By: PEPPA on 11/13/2009 2:39PM
WELL NOW !
SHE LOOKS LIKE A NICE JOLLY PERSON ! ;0)
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By: PEPPA on 11/13/2009 2:43PM
I'M NOT A SISTER
I THINK SHE'S JUST ADORABLE ! ;0))
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By: NKY101 on 11/13/2009 2:43PM
C'mon people...She is unhealthily FAT....If they were doing a documentary on obesity they would use somone like her. she should do an excercise that is easy to do, at least THREE times a day...that excercise is: PUSH HER FAT AZZ AWAY FROM THE TABLE.
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By: LvlyNJ on 11/15/2009 5:19PM
What an "ignorant" and "disrespectful" remark to say...Didn't your mother teach you if you have nothing nice to say-then don't say anything at all?? Obviously not!
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By: Prekka on 11/29/2009 1:59PM
NKY101 that is not to be absolutely called for she is sooo beautiful inside and out your just hating... on the fact that shes doing something with her life and ur not.
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