Who Wore It Best: Mary J. and Drew Face Off in a Golden Gown

By The Editors of StyleList Posted Aug 26th 2010 10:30AM

Mary J. Blige and Drew Barrymore are making sure that a glittering metallic brocade column dress from Catherine Malandrino's Holiday/Resort 2011 line is getting quite the red carpet workout this summer.

Our pals at StyleList noticed that the gorgeous gold gown first showed up on Malandrino herself at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in June. Ten days later, the strapless dress popped up on Malandrino's bestie and co-collaborator Mary J. Blige, who wore a silvery version at a benefit for her FFAWN organization at New York City's Cipriani.

Then, on Aug. 24, Elle magazine cover girl Drew Barrymore chose the gold floor-skimming dress for a screening of her new romantic comedy, 'Going the Distance,' at the Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles.

While Malandrino, who debuted a pair of eco-friendly totes last spring, kept her accessories minimal -- a metallic bag, bracelet and silver shoes -- Blige and Barrymore added a bit more dazzle.

Singer/perfumer Blige opted for fringed drop earrings, a patterned bracelet, an envelope clutch and mustard-colored shoes, while Barrymore toughened up her look by cinching her waist with a bold black and gold belt paired with a slithering, serpent-shaped cuff, big beaded hoop earrings and gray suede platform pumps.

Drew may rock the golden gown, but she recently showed some cracks in her golden girl facade, revealing that she wanted to rip a reporter's face off for asking questions about her past. Barrymore has had to answer countless questions about her relationship with Justin Long, as the on-again, off-again couple star in 'Going the Distance,' a romantic comedy.

Tags: drew barrymore, mary j. blige

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Thursday 26 August

By Janeyre

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Black women can wear more styles, than any other race... I mean hair styles. How many White women, do you think are really Blonde? Without the bottle? Mary J just looks better, because her body is better shaped... Drew is cute, but that belt, didn't help... I thought this was a stupid question. Drew looks better in Black...

Monday 30 August

By Kim R.

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I agree that it shouldn't have gone racial...but the designer of the dress has no bearing on the question either. As far as straightening the hair goes, IF you really want go there, Indians were the originators of straight hair, so I guess white people copied them then huh?...Everyone needs to grow up right now.

By Michelle

I think as ladies we should not make this about race... I feel they are both beautiful and successful women... Race does not have anything to do with it ... I feel the dress defines both women both in a different way... Every women is different and black or white both are beautiful..

By kwtambo

I don't know what you all are looking at, but...Drew looks so much better in this dress. I love Drew Barrymore. Great actress, great person!!

Friday 27 August

By Angela

Even with the tatts, Mary is wearing the dress better. Clothes seem to show better on darker tones....ijs

Friday 24 September

By MemphisBelle

Who do we contact to ask for full-lenth photos used in these "Who Wore It Best" articles? They mention shoes and handbags, but we don't see them.

The total look is important.

Saturday 25 September

By Prissy987

While trying to overlook Mary J's tatoos I just had to pick her because she looked stunning. My daugter who is in grad school, planning on being a college professor has tatoos on her arms and it made me sick when she came home to show them to me.
I know it's a sign of this generation but now she will have to make sure her arms are covered when teaching.

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