Renee Zellweger went stag and wore her favorite designer, Carolina Herrera, to last night’s Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her nude dress looks potentially plain from far away, but it’s actually intricately beaded all over and features sheer beaded sleeves, a sweetheart neckline under sheer paneling, and wavy sheer panels in the skirt. It’s an amazing gown and fits her like a glove. I love the high leg slit and the silver accent jewels around the side and back. The low cut back is a bit much and I expected to see her ass crack at any moment, but overall it’s a killer dress.

Renee completed the look with nude Christian Louboutin heels, a simple clutch and a gold dome ring. The cut and color of Renee’s dress makes it similar to Gwyneth’s look that night, but the detailing and design flourishes push Renee’s gown over the top. I really love this dress on her. Her makeup was subtle and while her hair left something to be desired there isn’t much she can do with hair that short. At least she doesn’t have phony extensions like so many other women in Hollywood. Renee is working it, and she knows it.

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