I’m not going to lie: I primarily threw these two in together because the idea of them in some kind of fight TO THE PAIN gives me the giggles. But they did both wear black with tulle, so it’s not TOTALLY random. Let’ start with Glenn.
That is… not flattering, and also, probably some very damp net sleeves after about ten minutes in the sunlight. Overall, it’s very, “Come on down to the Black Swan Saloon, where we serve crazy by the jug.” And to think, I was certain that I’d be done with Black Swan jokes by this time in my life. Maybe this will finally be the last one.
Also swaddling her shoulders in tulle: Ashlee.
For me, the Simpson gown wins in a landslide — I rather enjoy the retro aura she’s working, even if she’s got on about three rings too many and is festooned in sparkly cobwebs. (I’d be way more on board with spiders if they were bejewelled instead of just creepy, spindly, hairy beasts who are out to feast on the innocent.) It’s also nice to see Ashlee taming the Divorce Makeover she gave herself into something that has a little style. Take heart, though, Glenn; if this were, say, a face-off between your bunny-boiler and Ashlee’s dead-eyed robosociopath in Melrose Place, you’d knock her flat with barely a whimper.
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Maybe you’re right…but I’d still take Glenn in a landslide over that Jessica Lange. She looked like a science experiment gone wrong. Jessica, take note: Glenn is how you get older gracefully and beautifully.
Rather looks like Ashley’s boyfriend, Vincent Piazza, snuck this out from the “Broadway Empire” wardrobe room.
Exactly. Ashlee was in costume. Not that I like Glenn’s dress. She and Janet McTeer were both riding the No Really, We’re Actually Ladies train, à la Hilary Swank after Boys Don’t Cry.
Really? BOARDWALK Empire.
I would love Ashlee’s dress without the little tulle capelet.
Love love love the Simpson dress. The tulle is so graceful and highlights her bone structure wonderfully.
Is this the poll from Shailene Woodley? It seems out of context and was already filled in for me.
I was wondering that too. It seems more appropriate to have a “Which do you prefer?” poll here.
And why can’t I vote in the poll? It’s already closed.
Yes, that IS the Shailene Woodley’s poll, so if you already voted for that one it is reflected here!
Okay -so not just me. I voted here and then when down the entries and when I got to Ms. Woodley it was already fllled out as if I had already voted. (Too bad -I didn’t have the same vote for both posts).
Ashlee FTW and almost but not quite on Shailene.
Glenn is channeling La Mirren and I like it! She even got La Streep to glam it up and leave the banana clip at home. GOOD. Older Diva Faceoff on Oscar Night!!!
I agree with you, I think Glenn looks great (and age appropriate). Ashley always looks like ass to me, but even without that bias, I still pick Glenn.
Hmmm…somehow I doubt that Glenn Close would use the words “serve crazy by the jug”. You do know she’s a HUGE advocate for alleviating the stigma surrounding mental illness?
http://bringchange2mind.org/
I go back and forth on the use of the word “crazy” in general, since surely we can come up with something more precise and clever, while on the other hand it’s come to mean something entirely different in conversation to most people…But it’s Monday and I’m taking myself and the world very seriously.
I’m not wild about Glenn’s tulle sleeves, but on the whole, I think you’re being too harsh on it. It fits her well, it’s hiding everything that should be hidden at a public appearance, her shoulders look nice and it’s age-appropriate. I appreciate that Glenn is an older actor who is choosing the Dench/Mirren/Streep route of accepting her age gracefully, and neither having her face surgically stretched to a mockery of its younger self nor sweating blood at the gym to keep her weight in single digits. She’s not going to stop any pickups on Cruiser’s Row in this getup, maybe, no, but here’s the thing: she doesn’t HAVE to.
Ashlee looks fine. Pretty. Blonde. What is it she actually DOES again?
Same here. Also..speaking of crazy jugs, could we hike up Ashlee’s otherwise fine dress by about 6 inches? Ugh.
I agree. And Glen C. Looks so pretty.
Agreed.
In a fight to the PAIN between these two, I would never not take Glenn Close
I think Glenn Close has favored that type of neckline/wrap style for a few award shows now. Ashlee’s definitely feels fresher, in its cute retro way.
Glenn’s dress fails for me because the sleeves are 3/4 instead of long and the train is too much; it would’ve been better without it! But, Ashlee’s dress is CLASSICALY FAB! And, she is styled beautifully! LOVE IT! WANT IT! I think she’s a great trophy girlfriend… That should be her only job from now on!
Spiders should fight each other TO THE PAIN. Then a ROUS could eat the last one.
Anyhoo, was Glenn able to lift her arms?
Say what you will about Ashley but I think it’s charming as hell that she’s dressing to suit her boyfriend’s show. She just seems so darn proud of him. And she looks amazing.
I dig Ashlee’s dress, full stop. The aesthetic suits her, and it’s a totally eye-catching and flattering gown. Whereas Glenn’s…sigh. That’s an irretrievable mess.
Glenn’s arms appear to be shedding their skin. She might want to re-think that look.
Glenn would win had her dress not had terrible boning in the bodice. That said, I think Glenn has been looking FABULOUS this awards season. She’s been looking elegant and completely age-appropriate. Also, Glenn’s face reminds me a bit of my mom’s. And she REALLY reminds me of my grandfather in her Albert Nobbs getup. So I guess I’m partial to liking her because she looks like family.
I still gave Ashlee the win, though.
I voted for Ashley of course but for her age Glenn Close looks pretty darn good.
I’ve seen Glenn Close up – er, close – and she’s tiny. She’s very petite. This dress made her look like a frigging whale. And it’s black, which is a huge feat to make someone look bigger than they are. So very unflattering.
I absolutely love this dress, though I do think that it’s a little loose. If you’re going to go flapper, go all out and make it short and drop waist. If not, get it fitted! This hair suits her, though.
Glenn wins. Unfortunately… because she looks way too much like Ursula from The Little Mermaid and I have fond childhood memories of that movie.
Emily Dickinson, fashion prophet
(“Because I could not stop for Death-”) (1890)
Because I could not stop for Death-
He kindly stopped for me-
The Carriage held but just Ourselves-
And Immortality.
We slowly drove-He knew no haste
And I had put away
My labor and my leisure too,
For His Civility-
We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess-in the Ring-
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain-
We passed the Setting Sun-
Or rather-He passed Us-
The Dews drew quivering and chill-
For only Gossamer, my Gown-
My Tippet-only Tulle-
We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground-
The Roof was scarcely visible-
The Cornice-in the Ground-
Since then-’tis Centuries-and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses’ Heads
Were toward Eternity-
I really like Ashlee’s dress, though I’m not totally sold on the mini cape-thing. I feel like the designer could have taken the fabric from the middle and added it onto the shoulders to create some cute little capped sleeves instead.
I think they ought to swap dresses for more age appropriate looks–though to be fair, it will be a long time before Ashlee acquires even a small amount of Glenn’s presence.
I really like Ashlee’s dress. It does look like a costume, but an award worthy one.
Glenn’s bodice needs to look less like a corset and there are too many fins on the fish tail hem. Fix that and maybe change the color to a dark forest green, midnight blue, or maroon and it would be much better!!
I choose not to vote, they both look amazing.
I’m shocked that Ashlee looks this good! I love that dress. The way the light is hitting it in this pic really helps too.