Melissa Rivers Advocates for Change in Hollywood’s Naked Dress Trend

Melissa Rivers Calls for the Retirement of the Naked Dress

In a bold statement following the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Melissa Rivers has taken a firm stance against the prevalent naked dress trend that has dominated Hollywood’s red carpets for years. The former host of Fashion Police, now 57, expressed her desire for this daring fashion choice to make way for a fresh wave of style. Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly, Rivers declared, “I need the naked dress to retire. We’ve been seeing a naked dress since the late ’90s with designers like Zuhair Murad and Roberto Cavalli. And it just keeps going. At least we didn’t have the fear of seeing people’s underwear, like I never bought into that.”

While Rivers admitted that she wasn’t particularly impressed by the evening’s choices worn by stars Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez, she did acknowledge a standout moment. Rivers noted that Lawrence, 35, made a remarkable fashion statement on the red carpet, surprising many with her choice. “You didn’t expect it from Jennifer Lawrence,” Rivers remarked. “I love that she did that.” Lawrence dazzled in a sheer Givenchy couture gown designed by Sarah Burton, embellished with floral embroidery and paired with a matching shawl and sparkling silver necklace. Hairstylist Gregory Russell crafted her soft, voluminous waves to complement her fringe bangs, while makeup artist Georgie Eisdell opted for a subtle yet chic glam look.

On the other hand, Jennifer Lopez, 56, arrived in a vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer haute couture gown that featured intricate baroque-style brown lace appliqué and a mermaid-style silhouette. Despite Lopez’s glamorous appearance complemented by a sleek updo and Sabyasachi jewelry, Rivers felt that the star had delivered better looks in the past. “We’ve seen her do it better, you know, and again, such a high bar,” Rivers commented. Lopez’s hair was styled by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, with her glam executed by Scott Barnes. Rivers acknowledged that while Lopez’s hair and makeup are “always perfect,” she had seen the star shine in more stylish outfits on the red carpet.

While Rivers wasn’t a fan of the dresses in question, she praised Lawrence for taking a risk. “For Jennifer Lawrence to do that, I was like, holy s***. Did I like the dress? Not particularly, but talking about stepping out of a box. Wow, and props for that.” Rivers reflected on how fashion trends tend to repeat over the years, stating, “It’s all very cyclical. We go from bright colors to black and white. We go from structured and architectural to floaty and ethereal. Then we go to old Hollywood glamour, and then we seem to circle back to cutouts and naked dresses.”

As Rivers articulated her wish for Hollywood stars to truly embody the essence of movie stardom, she remarked, “I just want to see them look like movie stars,” emphasizing the allure of a grand entrance on the red carpet. This year, the Fanning sisters caught Rivers’ attention, with Dakota known for her consistent fashion success and Elle establishing herself as a fashion darling. “Elle looked amazing. She always looks amazing, but Dakota, I loved,” Rivers noted.