2009: The Good, The Not-So-Good, And Of Course, The Bad

If anything, 2009 was the year of sudden fame for some wacky things; 1. Fertility drugs; think Jon & Kate and their volatile public humiliation, Nadya Suleman (Octomom) and her 14 kids…2. Opinions that should be kept to oneself; think Carrie Prejean… 3. Dancing down the aisle; think Youtube video of dancing wedding party. .. 4. Mercury Poisoning (yeah right); think Jeremy Piven and a bombing Broadway show. The list could go on and on, (yes we’re referring to you Bubble Boy and Tiger Woods) but we would never get to the good stuff; the fashion.
And while we are eager to get to the train wrecks, let’s start with the good stuff:
The ladies that top the best dressed of 2009 all embody the same qualities; Elegance and class. As long as you remain true to your own sense of style, flattering your own figure while exuding confidence and class, you have made it.
Just look at The First Lady herself, Michelle Obama. Flattering her athletic build is not necessarily that difficult because she obviously is no stranger to exercise, but Mrs. Obama does it perfectly every time. This Azzedine Alaia ruffled dress draws attention to her tiny waist while flattering her toned arms. Paired with simple jewelry and heels she looks absolutely stunning.

For a more casual approach to fashion we have to give props to Vanessa Hudgens. (Yes, we are well aware of the other way she’s been photographed, but we’re talking about her actual clothing.) She’s got a very laid back, West Coast sense of style that really works for her.

This outfit looks great on her from her classic Aviators to her flowing top, fitted jeans, big ring and bag. She looks effortless, but at the same time fantastic.
Some others we absolutely need to acknowledge are:
The ever stunning Posh...mother of three!

And we can’t forget Kate

We could go on and on, but let’s get to the ladies who may have needed a little help hiring a stylist.
Hmmmm…where to begin?

How about with this little number that Leighton Meister tried to rock God only knows where and we have absolutely no idea why. It’s almost obscene. We take that back, it is obscene.

And how about this one on Cate Blanchett? Really Cate? You thought wearing a knitted rug was a good idea on the red carpet?

And now for the woman who needs absolutely no introduction to wardrobe calamities, therefore needs no explanation as to why she made it on this list...

And of course, the tabloid princess herself deserves her props. What the heck is with that shell thing on not only one, but TWO different dresses?

And last but not least, as much as we absolutely hate to do this we have to mention Jessica Simpson and the infamous Mom jeans at the Chili-Cook off. We feel really bad because everybody has a bad day, but couldn’t someone have had her back before she walked on stage?

Oh well ladies, next year is right around the corner and that gives you plenty of time to start thinking about a new wardrobe. We know exactly where you could find some really cute stuff too.