Frocks & shocks

Jessica Chastain wore a gorgeous, flesh-toned Armani Privee gown, shot through with silver stripes.

Frocks & shocks
Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Rachel Marie Walsh

Her jewellery is 1960s-vintage Harry Winstone.

Jessica chose this gown as it looked “very ‘Happy Birthday Mr President,’ very old Hollywood.” However, with her bouncy, strawberry waves and ruby lips, it looks more like she’s channelling Jessica Rabbit than Marilyn.

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