That usually means a gown that clings to every curve. Or a ballskirt, voluminous and entrance-making, in a bright hue. Now that looks quite plain, ordinary. But not just any pants. And there are other ways to stand out.
Stars dress to get their pictures taken.
You want to be memorable, and one of the ways to do that is to wear a really true bright, like turquoise, bright yellow or red, even lime. Some designers plan to offer enough sparkle to light up all of Sunset Boulevard. Sure, black is still basic. But a dark gown had better have some back interest or a novel texture, says designer Pamela Dennis. Expect stars to brighten the night with borrowed baubles.