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Ms. Lively's Backless Cavalli Dress at Opening of Swarovski Crystallized Store on June 25, 2009 Is Good
This week, the Transom wrote about celebrities ditching personal stylists and instead going directly to fashion houses to select dresses for various events. Sometimes this can be great, as in the case of actress Chloë Sevigny, who has been dressing herself for years and doing so mighty well. Other times, as stylist Phillip Bloch pointed out, it can be a bad idea since designers, eager to get their gown on the red carpet, will be the last to tell you that a dress doesn't totally look right.
Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively, who says she does not employ a stylist, is a prime example of this. Sometimes, her self-selected outfits are beautiful. Other times, they're complete failures.
Click through for the best and worst of Ms. Lively's self-styled looks.
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Lively's Well-Fitted Neon Pink Michael Kors Dress at the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 15, 2009
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Another Winner! Lively's Pretty Look at the Burberry Celebration at New York Palace Hotel on May 28, 2009
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Oof. Lively's Baby-Blue Romper at the CW Upfronts on May 21, 2009, Is All Wrong
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Lively's Backless, One-Sleeve, High-Slit Teal Versace number at the Met Costume Gala in May Was Too Much
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Finally! Lively Covers Up at Ralph Lauren's Fall 2009 Show in February With Elegant Turtleneck Dress
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Lively's Nina Ricci Dress at the Golden Globes in January Was One Size Too Small
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Not Much to Say About Lively's Milkmaid Dress at CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Anniversary in November
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