Is that really Fergie?? She's almost unrecognizable (and we mean that in a positive way) in light, fresh-faced makeup and a classy gown. The small blue clutch is a cute, creative touch.

Most twentysomethings can't get away with baring this much skin, but 44-year-old Halle Berry somehow still makes it work. We love the gold accent on the dress and skinny strap sandals.

Our first thought is: Where did Padma Lakshmi get that dress? (Sadly, it's vintage Bob Mackie, thus unavailable to regular folks like us.) The colors are beautiful and the fit is perfect.

Paz de la Huerta goes for her usual look: Her dress is tight in all the wrong places, and she has messy hair and unflattering makeup. She needs a fashion intervention.

Kate Walsh never looks bad, but the combination of this simple strapless dress and black pumps is just a bit... plain. And the burgundy and black pattern just feels too dark for this time of year.

Oh dear — this appears to be yet another fashion misstep for January Jones. Yes, we know she's pregnant, but so are lots of other ladies who have been on the red carpet lately. The overall effect is just messy.

Maybe it's a combination of unfortunate factors — the white dress, the pose, the hair and make-up — but Gwen Stefani's look is coming across as just too Bride of Frankenstein.

We know lace is a big spring trend, but Claudia Schiffer's dress is just way too much of it in one place. And that messy hair!

We like scarlet for Rosario Dawson and love her hair down, but the criss-cross pattern on the dress is just too distracting.

This ivory and pink Chanel confection is so flattering on Kirsten Dunst. The slim pink belt, gold sandals and braided hairstyle are the icing on the cake.

The ocean blue and floaty chiffon of Alessandra Ambrosio's Roberto Cavalli dress create a fun, flirty summer look.

Although the colors strike us as a bit autumnal, these rich jewel tones work really well on Janet Jackson. The draped satin of both the top and skirt are tailored enough to emphasize her newly slim figure.

Sofia Vergara's bustier-style top looks like it's at least one size too small, and the lycra pencil skirt and peep-toe shoes are just too heading-to-the-office.

Zoe Saldana takes risks on the red carpet, and we appreciate that. However, we can't let this one get past us. It looks like a roll of holiday wrapping paper attempting to masquerade as a skirt.

Wrinkled zippers, lace and ruffles? We don't really understand Penelope Cruz's dress.

Diane Kruger's Calvin Klein gown is poured onto her frame like liquid gold — alone, she'd be a hit. Her overall score is hindered by Joshua Jackson's five o'clock shadow and his ill-conceived notion to wear sneakers with his tuxedo.

Britney is back, people! Though she sports the ubiquitous Herve Leger, we do realize that nothing works better to show off a newly tanned-and-toned figure. The light grey shoes and bright green of the dress are fresh color choices.

Rachel McAdams has apparently added ice dancing to her resume.

Salma Hayek is flawless from head to toe. We love the side-swept hair, dark red lipstick and this dove grey Gucci gown. It's not clear in this photo, but trust us — the silver and crystal beading on this is gorgeous.

This strapless white gown with feather detailing is a show-stopper on Uma Thurman. The emerald earrings and bracelet add an unexpected shot of color to the overall look.

Keri Hilson dresses for the occasion at Maxim's Hot 100 party. The low-key colors of her ensemble and simple jewelry keep her look just. on the right side of sexy.

A colorful print is a nice thought, but Rebecca Mader's frilly purple underskirt and matching purple satin shoes are really bad ideas.

Talk about glowing! Kate Hudson is stunning in this lemon yellow halter dress by Versace.

This patterned dress is cute and well-fitted on Ginnifer Goodwin, but the carefully chosen accessories really add to the overall look. We love the small gold clutch, black strappy shoes, and long gold earrings.

Purple is a great color on Ashley Williams. The bow detail on the shoulder and choice of open-toed booties in place of strappy sandals add a bit of creative flair.

Hilary Swank's athletic build enables her to pull off this monochromatic, fitted look, and she gets points for taking a chance on pants. Despite the sequins on the top, we still think the overall look is a bit casual for a movie premiere.

Meagan Good is a sleek column of color in this perfectly fitting bright berry dress. The small silver drop earrings and tiny silver bag are sophisticated accents.

Two wrongs do not make a right. Aly and AJ Michalka are sporting similarly tacky dresses compounded by bad shoe choices.

Madonna often seems like she's trying too hard these days, but not this time. The hair, makeup and gown are all working together to create a modern take on old Hollywood glamour.

Mary-Kate Olsen's red dress with green ball trim on the sleeves and collar is more Christmas pageant than Met Ball.

We love Christina Hendricks, but she rarely gets it right on the red carpet. This gown just renders her fantastic figure shapeless and the finish on the dress is... actually, what is that? Oil? Resin? It's more art project than fashion.

Yes, Gwyneth Paltrow has worn this type of dress — simple column with a thigh-high slit — at least a few times recently, but who can blame her? She worked hard for that body and this style is best at showing it off.

We love the color and drama of Eva Mendes' gown, but something about it is not quite hit level. A different belt and more modified sleeve, perhaps.

Blake Lively's Chanel dress seems to give rise to very divided opinions. Sari-inspired goddess look? Or just rolled in from the toga party? You be the judge.

Neon pink is a whole lot of color, but it works here due to the simple, clean design of Brooklyn Decker's Michael Kors dress.

Beyonce Knowles' Pucci gown is just way too tight to be flattering and the fringy lace trim on the bodice makes her look like she's grown hair on her chest.

Jennifer Lopez's fuchsia Gucci dress is gorgeous, but the matching silk flower shrug takes it someplace we don't want it to go.

Ashley Greene is ethereal in yards of floaty chiffon and sequins by Donna Karan.