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School of frock: Nicole Kidman rocks

It's been eons since Hollywood star Nicole Kidman ruled the red carpet, but these days, it's easy when everyone else just doesn't care that much any more

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NICOLE KIDMAN (A)

Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas

Gown: Alexander McQueen

This is one design we've seen pretty much everyone wear in the past year. For Kidman, it's better late than never, especially since it's got that "wicked queen from a dark fairy tale" vibe about it.

TAYLOR SWIFT (C+)

iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles

Jumpsuit: Saint Laurent Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti

Even a walking toothpick like Swift can't pull off a sparkly Catwoman onesie that appears to have a built-in diaper. I dare you to ignore that puffy pelvis.

DEMI LOVATO (D)

GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

Jacket, top and pants: Sass & Bide

Speaking of scary crotch issues, Lovato is having a huge one here. More laughably, it's even repelling all that beading on her Elvis trousers. And again, you can't help but stare.

KATY PERRY (D)

Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas

Jacket, skirt and boots: Jeremy Scott

Remember when the biggest problem we had with Perry's style were those cupcake bras? Well, budget honky-tonk cowgirl drag queen is her new low. Country music folks should rightly be offended.

LENA DUNHAM (F)

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Dress: Simone Rocha

Trust perennial fashion don't Dunham to uglify a relatively cute frock with monstrous "hipster-grunge-thrift store" add-ons, like a rug coat and dark ankle boots. Does this girl have no eye for coordination at all?

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

The JLo version of the society matron, all tasteful, demure and modest with flat, tied-back tresses, isn't how I usually prefer her. She is really best enjoyed when she goes all-out pop star diva like in this champagne mullet dress, giving us enough JLo-esque glam, shimmer, hair volume and bronzed legs.

Fashion Los Angeles Awards in Los Angeles, March 20

Dress: Ermanno Scervino

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Gown: Yas Couture

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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