“She cleans up!” was what George Clooney told reporters about his wife, Amal Clooney. (Though we’d argue there’s never been an instance when the barrister was immaculately spotless in the sartorial department.)
The 62-year-old was referring to her latest red carpet foray, which took place in Los Angeles overnight. The Clooneys attended the premiere of the actor’s latest project The Boys in the Boat. But, it was the 45-year-old’s high-octane eveningwear ensemble that piqued our interest.
Clooney is beyond the days of moonlighting as a burgeoning style savant, with the human rights lawyer bringing star power (and serious fashion sway) in vintage Versace. Donatella Versace doesn’t open her archives for just anyone, and in one fell swoop, Clooney proved she was a fashion force to be reckoned with.
The look in question is a fluorescent yellow sundress featuring a subtle sweetheart neckline, cinched bodice and flowing skirt. Unlike the runway version, Clooney styled her signature brunette tresses to cover the negligible straps. A wise styling move that instantly elevated the dress from body-conscious chemise to a spotlight-worthy gown.
Though the Academy Award winner is no stranger to the bright lights of Tinseltown, he admitted to the press that seeing his wife shine on the red carpet left him a little “embarrassed”. When asked about the moment he sees Amal in her glamorous silhouettes, George revealed he gets “a little embarrassed”. “I’m always wearing something I’ve worn a thousand times,” he said. “She’s [Amal] always like [gestures confusingly] and I’m like [laughs]”.
Given Clooney’s previous role as the caped crusader, perhaps this is his covert way of vindicating any celebrity couple who have been criticised for their lack of coherent dressing. But given this is George and Amal Clooney we’re discussing, anything they wear can put the quotidian dresser to shame.
