Niecy Nash-Betts, Aubrey Plaza, Claire Danes, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Jennifer Coolidge use fresh, edgy fashion that symbolizes their refusal to be tamed by expectations.

 

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Aubrey Plaza is a first-time Golden Globe nominee for The White Lotus. The Parks and Recreation Alum has a savvy sense of the unexpected on the red carpet. She leans towards form-fitting silhouettes with an interesting feature.

 

(l) The red dress says: Look at me! The cutouts are very ‘of the moment’. The hip height slit off-setting the nakedness of the opposing bodice ensures that while the gown reveals, it never overwhelms, giving a feel of sophisticated playfulness.

 

(r) There’s the slit, the little tummy reveal, and the long sleeve and skirt conceal. It’s all about contrasts.

 

Expect: fun and daring.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones is the embodiment of the modern actress. The Golden Globe nominee for Under the Banner of Heaven, doesn’t seek to be glam. She simply owns her space with chic savior-faire. She marches to her own drum, playing with fads with knowledge. Let’s look at her footprint on the red carpet.

 

(l) This ensemble is understated, but never fade-into-the-background. The wrap-around top is very fresh with the slit at the bust, and an exposed waist. The trousers the perfect partner keeping the focus on the bodice.

 

(r) A silver fringed mini with retro overtones, made today with minimal make-up and everyday hair.

 

Expect: something different.

 

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Niecy Nash-Betts nominated for Dahmer – Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story is adept at comedy and drama. On the carpet, Ms. Nash-Betts knows what works to play up her assets. With an hourglass frame, she smartly goes for simple lines knowing that excessive embellishment will take away from the natural impact of her impressive form.

 

(l) Classic Hollywood glam gown with simple hair, gloves, and purse. Perfection.

 

(r) Simply stunning. The emphasis is on ‘simple’. The cut is fantastic, and the color is unexpected. The sleeves make the dress ‘different’, and the shoes take it into style.

 

Expect: va-va-voom with a deliberately understated impact.

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Claire Danes is nominated for Fleishman Is In Trouble. Danes, who has six nominations and has been rewarded with four wins, starting with My So-Called Life in 1995, specializes in women on the verge. On the carpet, however, she is calm serenity.

 

(l) At the 2011 Golden Globes she went with simplicity in a bright gown. The back is bare. The skirt soft and full, the color unexpected.

 

(r) In 2022 at the premiere of her FX show, she again chooses a flowing gown. The unusual aspect is at the neck – the flow coming from three points, rather than the expected two. The skirt is soft and puddled. There’s a train. The impact is effortless.

 

Expect: clean lines and simplicity.

 

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Jennifer Coolidge has always been her authentic self and parlayed that into two Golden Globe nominations for The White Lotus, including this year. With a bodacious form, Jennifer Coolidge can go Marilyn Monroe curvaceous or Vogue sophisticated.

 

(l) Blonde full curls and lace cling with ankle strap sandals make a Hollywood statement.

 

(r) Svelte, monochromatic clean lines, smooth hair, and minimal makeup present a fashion statement.

 

Expect: Statement, fully groomed, impact.