Red carpet rundown: 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' premiere

It's rare that you get a perfect storm of stylish celebrities, as seen at the premiere of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Never mind the fact that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie indulged photographers, the event was black tie and so the crowd took it up a notch. The results are in:

Cate Blanchett took a chance on a sculpted metallic Alexander McQueen that managed to render her bell-shaped -- in the most elegant way -- and shinier than a penny in a fountain. I like the cut of the overlay, but the underneath flesh-toned sheath looks suspiciously like Spanx to me.

Angelina Jolie opted for a strapless column of black. Kind of like a long, tall glass of squid ink. She looks stunning, but a bit severe with the lack of color and tight chignon. Her tattoos have become her jewelry.

Clearly, Jennifer Lopez wasn't about to take any chances on being overlooked. She went all out in a va-va-voom white gown by Roberto Cavalli that seemed to taunt, "That's right. I had twins." I suspect that J.Lo is on the prowl for a new movie role because she looks like a movie star in search of a marquee.

Tilda Swinton, never demure, opted for a diaphanous dip-dyed Rodarte dress from the L.A.-based Mulleavy sisters that looked like a Rothko in motion. Swinton should donate herself to LACMA.

Who deserved an Oscar for best dressed?

-- Monica Corcoran

Photos: Getty Images

Comments

[mandarine]

jennifer looks amazing!!

[taegan]

I actually like Angelina's dress and it looks as though it has a gold'ish trim at the boob line. Definitely reminiscent of old glamour. Her earrings are to die for.

Both Angelina and JLO looked stunning, however I don't know how to proceed to a comment about Cate and Tilda's apparels.

And why did you not showcase Taraji's outfit, or was she not at the premiere? She seems like such a lovely and bubbly person.

[Ligaya]

I remember the trim on Angelina's dress as more of a cocoa. And the sweeping train made it more special. She often wears a plain LBD that has a silhouette (Changeling premiere), fabric (leather, Mr. & Mrs. Smith premiere), and detailing we don't notice immediately (mesh/lace/whatever with leather Versace) but which makes her unique. And when she wears color and white, POW!

Taraji P. Henson was beautiful in a black gown based on the era of Benjamin Button.