The 2023 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Review (the post in which I realize that I may be getting old)

"When we were small children, we all played dress-up and everybody had a good time.
So why stop?"

~Iris Apfel

The Grammy's red carpet was a little disappointing. There weren't many looks that I liked, but here are a few. And I guess I'm just getting old because I seriously knew maybe 20% of the people. Granted they are primarily musicians and I don't watch music videos, so I don't recognize their faces. Maybe I would recognize some voices (or not)?! But for the most part, I had NO idea who most of the people were. Even by name.

Kacey Musgraves's feathery pink number is lovely, actually. Not sure I would pick it myself, but it looks nice. Although, I just saw another photo and the underdress is not a dress, it's a bodysuit. Not my thing. 

Kacey Musgraves
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I love the midnight blue and light sparkles of Taylor Swift's outfit. The earrings are a bit much, but definitely fit the look.

Taylor Swift in Roberto Cavalli
Image credit: Jon Kopaloff/WireImage

I like the black velvet applique cape, but really Queen Latifah's smile makes her look.

Queen Latifah
Image credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Lachi. Who's Lachi? I have no idea. But I liked her dress. Simple but sparkly.

Lachi
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Lauren Tomlin, whoever she is, wore a nice sleek sparkly number. Very elegant.

Lauren Tomlin
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Amanda Reifer (once again, I have no idea who she is). Not so much into her outfit, but can we take a moment and stare at that hairdo?! Very cool. Though, I would never want to sit behind her. I wonder how they made it stay standing straight up like that.

Amanda Reifer
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Kira Kosarin. Maybe a dress we've even seen before. Definitely a style we've seen. But I like it. Still don't know who she is though. 

Kira Kosarin
Image credit: Getty Images

No men this time around. None of them wowed me. To be honest, not many of the hundreds of pictures I saw wowed me. I must be getting old. Or the fashion is just getting more and more uninteresting to me.

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Top Ten Looks from the 80th Golden Globe Awards in 2023

"I really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet."

~America Ferrera

I haven't done one of these posts in nearly four years. So I thought I'd throw it out there. Why not? There were several dresses with elements that I really liked, but just didn't like the overall look. That said, here are a few of the ones I thought worked well. Aaaaand, I think my top ten list has eleven choices. Oh well. Who's counting?

Jennifer Hudson chose a gold mirrored look, which normally I wouldn't think I would like. But I think it works. I like the shoulders and neckline.

Jennifer Hudson in CD Greene and Pomellato
image credit: Vogue (Getty Images)

Angela Bassett chose a sleek and simple look.

Angela Bassett in Pamela Rolland and Chopard
image credit: Vogue (Getty Images)

Billy Porter does it again. Fierce and brave choice. Love the pop of color.

Billy Porter in Christian Siriano
image credit: Vogue (Getty Images)

Jennifer Coolidge in classic black with a sparkle.

Jennifer Coolidge in Dolce & Gabbana
image credit: Vogue (Getty Images)

Sheryl Lee Ralph with that sparkly mirror look. I guess I'm liking this style today. And the color is great.

Sheryl Lee Ralph in custom Aliete
image credit: Vanity Fair (Amy Sussman)

Jean Smart chose a class with a twist. An elegant look on her.

Jean Smart in ?
image credit: Vogue (Getty Images)

Monica Barbaro chose a look that works for her well. Her coloring and choice of lipstick make this a lovely choice.

Monica Barbaro in ?
image credit: Getty Images (Amy Sussman)

Li Jun Li in a sparkly elegant ivory gown. Very elegant. I love the extra sparkles at the bottom.

Li Jun Li in ?
image credit: Getty Images (Amy Sussman)

Jamie Lee Curtis selected what I imagine was a very comfortable jumpsuit and dressed it up with a lovely black lace cape.

Jamie Lee Curtis in Valentino
image credit: Vanity Fair (Amy Sussman)

Salma Hayek Pinault chose a dress that is reminiscent of Kate Winslet in the movie Titanic. I don't love the black straps, but other than that it think it's nice.

Salma Hayek Pinault in Gucci
image credit: Vanity Fair (Jon Kopaloff)

And lastly, Sharon R. Friedrick chose a simple, elegant gown that I'm sure she could easily wear again and again. Maybe not as fancy shmancy as some of the other red carpet looks, but I quite like it.

Sharon R. Friedrick in
imge credit: Getty Images (Amy Sussman)