Emma Watson in Navy William Tempest: Love It or Hate It?

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Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:00am by FabSugar

It may be a children's movie, but actress Emma Watson showed up to the premiere of The Tale of Despereaux looking downright sophisticated. What helped her achieve that was her sheer, navy William Tempest corset dress. The sweetheart neckline makes it feminine, while the origami detail lends an off-kilter quality that Emma trends to gravitate toward. She kept her accessories simple but dressed up her feet with black sandals and wore small drop earrings. Do you love this look on Emma?

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loudserenity [+]

too matronly for such a young girl!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:06am Report Comment

KindersurpriseKa [+]

that's ok on her. not perfect, but not bad.
love the shoes.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:15am Report Comment

LolaSvelt [+]

I hate to say it, but she looks good. How does she look matronly?

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:18am Report Comment

estella241 [+]

Like the dress, but without the sheer neck and sleeves. I think it would be more youthful strapless.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:21am Report Comment

Cadi Con Carne [+]

Even sleeveless would be cute. But I do love the detail on the skirt.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:25am Report Comment

equestriennechic [+]

I think she looks great!! I love her.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:26am Report Comment

Jessiebanana [+]

Oh wow I said love it before I even scrolled down and saw it was a love it or hate it poll. The navy mesh is very unique. I'm so used to seeing black.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:34am Report Comment

megln1022 [+]

i think its cute- the sheer top makes it age appropriate i thought, i mean she is still pretty young right?

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:39am Report Comment

sidra5397 [+]

I think she looks great! It's perfect for the premier of a kid's movie. With the sheer sleeves she manages to "show a little skin" and still be dressed appropriately for all those youngs kids that probably lined up to see her. Way to keep it classy, Emma!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:47am Report Comment

db849 [+]

The dress makes her look a little older, but I voted that I loved it, because it's a really nice dress- totally sophisticated.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 10:50am Report Comment

dollhouse [+]

cute shoes

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:00am Report Comment

Evalicious [+]

Love the dress, Lose the sheer upper part.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:06am Report Comment

myystque [+]

I love that dress. She looks really cute.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:10am Report Comment

BabyNorbert [+]

I'm not a fan of the sheer part (Too many bad memories from the Spice Girls era) but I love the rest of the dress! and I adore the shoes!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:15am Report Comment

356UIK [+]

That is a gorgeous dress but I think it is too old for her. I always thought that sheer cover up stuff was mostly for older women who are trying to cover stuff up.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:16am Report Comment

jodie_ohlala [+]

I think it's perfect on her, she looks amazing!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:26am Report Comment

brick164 [+]

i love the dress

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 11:30am Report Comment

shoesuga [+]

The dress and the shoes are great, the hair, not so much. The poofed do makes her look at least ten years older. NOT fab at all...

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 12:15pm Report Comment

Vsugar [+]

Oh, she looks stunning. Does anyone know what her workout/diet secret is?!?!?

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 1:00pm Report Comment

RockAndRepublic [+]

I like the shoes.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 1:10pm Report Comment

Jessiebanana [+]

VSugar she is 18, I believe youth is her workout/diet "secret".

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 1:27pm Report Comment

emalove [+]

Very matronly.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 1:27pm Report Comment

jenzene [+]

Emma is so pretty, she can pull off almost anything.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 2:15pm Report Comment

Vsugar [+]

Jessiebanana: HAHAHAHHAHAHAAHH!!! Yes, I think you may be right.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 2:29pm Report Comment

xs [+]

I like the dress. I'm not such a fan of her hair. Very Rachel Green early seasons.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 2:42pm Report Comment

californiagirlx7 [+]

This is totally her style & it really suits her. I like it!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 2:46pm Report Comment

totonlaura [+]

I think she looks very pretty!!!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 3:01pm Report Comment

jessicaeden [+]

too figureskater-ish!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 3:12pm Report Comment

Jessiebanana [+]

It is something I would wear and I'm only 20. I hate when people say something is too old for them. I have never had a "youthful" sense of style and to dress otherwise would be trying to be something I'm not. Even in HS I preferred a sexy-mature to teeny bopper-short/tight.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 3:36pm Report Comment

sofasurfgirl [+]

i want that dress! it's cute!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 3:38pm Report Comment

tellmemorex2 [+]

I think she has great style !

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 3:46pm Report Comment

hooligan [+]

cute as a button!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 4:04pm Report Comment

nourhayaty [+]

wow that an amazing dress

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 4:27pm Report Comment

pianissima [+]

love her

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 4:59pm Report Comment

annegabrielle [+]

she looks great

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 5:23pm Report Comment

alwayswallis [+]

This color looks great on her. She looks sophisticated but still young.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 5:52pm Report Comment

shannydoots [+]

I don't understand all these "matronly" comments. I think she looks fantastic and still age-appropriate. I feel like I've seen her wear something similar to this at another event... still, I love it. Navy is a good color on her.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 6:01pm Report Comment

hillymae [+]

I didn't even recognize her for a second
I think she looks really good!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 7:23pm Report Comment

dootsie [+]

It looks like mis-matched throwup from the late 80s.
All too often, her clothes look like they're wearing her.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 7:32pm Report Comment

chanelbabe [+]

I can't believe how mature her look is, it kind of swallows her. If the dress didn't have such long sleeves, it'd be more appropriate, especially for a kids' movie. I love the shoes - ah-dorable!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 7:58pm Report Comment

espelina [+]

She has style, looks great!

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 8:22pm Report Comment

lizlee89 [+]

I just don't like the dress at all - plus, it makes her look so much older...

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 9:17pm Report Comment

RadioCupid [+]

She looks very sophisticated, completely the opposite of most of the famous teenagers. In other words, I love it.
=]

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 12:42am Report Comment

becashook [+]

Nothing matronly about this dress! Sexy, sexy, sexy. Beautiful dress.

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 12:42am Report Comment

brunchattopshop [+]

No to the hair but I love everything else! Smiling

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 2:56am Report Comment

karen zoo [+]

I wish I owned that dress Smiling
Agree with you there brunchattopshop, not loving the hair.

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 4:30am Report Comment

aimeeb [+]

No!

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 8:29am Report Comment

brandi07 [+]

She is so pretty! I think she looks great here, although I am unsure about her hair.

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 1:16pm Report Comment

kellys [+]

i think i disagree with everyone Smiling

the dress is okay, but i think the sheer part makes it look a bit ...trashy. i saw it elsewhere and i thought, "really? that's appropriate for a young actress debuting a children's movie?" i like the skirt, but i think a simpler shoe and something else on top would have made it more appropriate.

maybe i'm just old Eye-wink

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 7:13pm Report Comment

skypacer [+]

she looks fab but yeah her hair could be better.

Thu, 12/11/2008 - 7:14pm Report Comment

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