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Hilaria Baldwin made a bold fashion choice at the Gotham Awards when she appeared in a Zimmermann dress that she loved at first sight. The wellness expert, who is also the wife of Alec Baldwin, recounted her impulsive shopping spree, which consequently opened the floodgates of online comments that ranged from praise to severe criticism depending on the dress’s style.
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Not exactly the romantic kind, still, it was a classic New York City love story. Hilaria Baldwin used Instagram to tell her story of how a morning work-out turned into her amazing Gotham Awards presentation. At a Zimmermann shop, Hilaria spotted a dress in the display window, was instantly smitten with it and wore it to the big event next to her husband, Alec Baldwin, that night. The stars paraded on the red carpet, and Hilaria was glowing in the floral, multi-layered mini-dress. Her post revealed that the serendipitous find was a typical NYC night.
Soon after the post was made, it got the attention of many and the get-up of Hilaria was quickly praised by a lot of her followers. “The dress was made for you! You both looked beautiful,” was one comment that reflected a general approval. Another follower commented admiringly on the lovely story, “Very cool you saw it out on your run and didn’t have to go out looking for the perfect dress…You look breathtaking!!!” More people viewed the couple as a perfect couple, one even saying, “The way Alec lets you have your moment before taking your hand.” The loudest voice from the admirers was of those who appreciated her bravery and the dress’s playful, youthful design.
On the other hand, not all of the feedback was of the kind that pleased the wearer. A large portion of the opinion was against and it was hinted in one possibly the harshest comment, “Dress is way too short for your age.” Others felt the same and one said, “That dresses for a teenager not for you,” and another saying, “Not my taste. Looks like a dress for a 5 year old. You’re much classier than this!” Some of the criticism was directed right at the styling for the event with one user saying, “This dress is perfect for dancing with the stars not for the Gotham awards.”
The length and fit comments also continued and one such comment read, “It’s ill fitting. You have had some stunning dresses. This one isn’t it.” Another directly told her, “pull up ur dress please!” The polarizing opinions on the issue highlighted the frequently harsh public opinion court that celebrities must contend with when it comes to fashion choices. So, even amid the disagreement, some were able to offer refreshingly humorous or constructive approaches. An admirer even went so far as to say, “I think you should get it in every colour and wear it just to feel like a princess,” pondering ahead.
Hilaria Baldwin, a vibrant social media character and advocate of wellness and family living, has always been the one to gather around her both passionate supporters and skeptics. The public attention, just like in this case of the Zimmermann dress, is usually given to her fashion statements more frequently than not. This incident illustrates the point that a personal style moment could suddenly turn into a public referendum on taste, age-appropriateness, and red carpet etiquette. While some still consider it a lovely, spontaneous fashion moment, others are quick to deem it a misstep.
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Finally, Baldwin’s own words about the dress—that she “fell in love” with it—seem to be her motto. The mixed reaction online is a gentle reminder that personal style is a somewhat subjective matter, and what brings one person happiness might not be in line with everyone’s expectations. The night out of the Baldwins, captured in a single photo, not only extends the conversation beyond the Gotham Awards red carpet but also reaffirms the fact that in the world of celebrities every outfit has a story that everyone feels entitled to critique. Her daughter Carmen might have her own opinion on fashion too. In a lighter moment, the family’s fun side was shown when Derek Hough shared a hilarious Star Wars moment with Hilaria. Another humorous collaboration was when Luke Cook teamed up with Hilaria for a bizarre cooking show parody.