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Style Winners & Losers: February 6th, 2012

by Steph McGrath and Christopher Turner

Madonna took the stage at Sunday night's Super Bowl for an entertaining performance, but her outfit earlier in the week left our judges divided.

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Christopher: Before Madonna hit the stage and treated us to, like, the greatest Super Bowl half-time show ever... she attended the Super Bowl XLVI press conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Steph, I thought that Madonna looked like a true pop icon wearing this Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2012 ensemble that came straight from the Paris runway. The tiny white corset with its black embroidered details? The cropped pin-stripe vest and matching pants? The rock n' roll accessories? What did everyone think of the Material Girl's look... and more importantly, her Super Bowl performance on Sunday night?
His Verdict: Style Winner

Steph: Oh Chris, I adore you and I have enormous respect for the icon that is Madonna. But no, sorry, just no. While I give Madge two big thumbs up for having the most toned arms this side of Michelle Obama and I love the vest, I think the rest of the outfit is a mess. The oversized crucifix is such a dated calling card from Madonna's past that needs to be retired. While I might � maybe � like the pants if they'd been paired with something a little more conservative and classy up top, as it stands I think they just don't work. I'm aware that many others will come shrieking to Madonna's defence, but I think if anyone BUT Madonna had worn this, we'd be mocking her right now. Just because someone fabulous is wearing it, doesn't make it fabulous.
Her Verdict: Style Loser

(credit: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 4:18 PM

what's with the arms?

Anonymous

no stephanie, it's because it is madonna that this looks great on her ,nobody else could, would or should pull it of.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 4:18 PM

Madonna

Lanai

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I'm surprised that this outfit was actually on a Paris runway for fashion, but it does seem to suit Madonna's personna. The pants are too long and the vest is too short, but I'd like to see what the black and white top/corset looks like without it. I really don't like the look of the gloves or the chain

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 4:33 PM

At least last week she had those amazingly ugly arms covered...

Hollybird

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I'm a huge fan of JPG...but this costume isn't one I'd look at again in a gallery or at a show. Just because Madonna CAN wear it doesn't mean she SHOULD wear it.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 5:01 PM

So totally Madge

Jam Tart

This outfit is perfect...for the wearer and the circumstances. It's entirely appropriate for Madonna to wear this for the Super Bowl press conference, given she was the half-time show. Everything is so her, even the dated components, and just what a music superstar should wear on such an occasion. For red carpet, it's no good. But this isn't a red carpet event, so I won't diss her for it.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 5:02 PM

Re: So totally Madge

Jam Tart

Jam Tart Posted on 06/02/2012 at 5:01 PM

....P.S. : it was a great half-time show but the sound was not so good as the lyrics were a bit difficult to hear.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 5:09 PM

Just because someone fabulous is wearing it, doesn't make it fabulous...

Judy E

those words will come back to haunt you Steph next time Diane Kruger is wearing some ridiculous outfit and you are fawning all all over her.

I agree with Jam Tart - it's perfect for the event and the person wearing it.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 6:27 PM

"Just because someone fabulous is wearing it, doesn't make it fabulous."....hmmm...Steph, I believe they call that "irony"...Do the names Paltrow, Aniston, Jolie, and Kruger ring a bell??

cougarami

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I like it.

I like how the casual corset plays against the formal pinstripes.
I like the exaggerated watch chain.
I like the throw-back to the 80's without feeling dated.
I'm not a huge fan of the driving gloves, or the overly long pants, but it all works for the event in question.
It's all a matter of context.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 6:47 PM

Maggie

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This is Madonna. It suits her to a T. Not many could pull this look off, but she does it wonderfully.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 7:49 PM

Looks decent

another momma

Madonna took the high road and di not wear anything sleezy or dirty. I admire her for that. She looks way better than any of the old druggie rockers and she could kick their flabby asses.

Madonna gets 2 thumbs up for being classy here ant at the Superbowl. Well done. Skank is so last year. What's up with all the other young chicks flashing the skin. Some day they will look back and regret the trashy revealing looks.

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Posted on 06/02/2012 at 9:55 PM

Madonna's outfit

Ellington3

I love this outfit that Madonna is wearing!
It suits her, it is fun and funky!
i would love to have it myself!

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opinionforu

Posted on 07/02/2012 at 12:15 AM

superbowl

opinionforu

Yes Madonna looks good and can pull off almost any look, the one above as aswell, i honestly was not impressed with the half-time show and did not care for her song choices. As for the new song- wrong to sing it here as i'm sure there were many others who hadnt heard it either- so it was not exciting and or thrilling for me!!!!! I would have preferred a rocking group- Sorry Madonna- not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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nite

Posted on 07/02/2012 at 12:18 AM

Madonna

nite

Madonna can and did pull it off however i don't like the chain but who cares what i think as a matter who cares what chris and steven think.

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speedyqltr

Posted on 07/02/2012 at 12:18 AM

clothes and performance

speedyqltr

the clothes are ok.............typical Madonna fare.

HOWEVER, the performance was totally lackluster! I am not a HUGE Madonna fan anyhow, but I will have to admit, I was a little stoked to see her live performance.

Live? Lip sync'd is more like it. It did not have the flash and power that I was anticipating it would have. Overall, it was just OK, which left me a little disappointed............after all, the Super Bowl half time show is supposed to be the highlight of your professional career isn't it? I guess she felt she was famous enough already and didn't need to put a whole lot of extra effort into it. I would imagine her live concerts are much more lively and entertaining than the half time show was!

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