Christina Hendricks’ Sgt. Pepper outerwear: what is wrong with her?!

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As you may remember, I used to love Christina Hendricks. I think she’s super-cool and really pretty and that her outstanding work on Mad Men is often overlooked in favor of the universal attention her curvy figure gets. But my crush on Christina is kind of waning. Too many bad photoshoots, too many bad choices on the red carpet, and the idea that her bountiful rack might not be all-natural… well, I’ve fallen out of love with her. I still like her a lot. But it’s not the obsession it once was.

Anyway, these are photos of Christina and her husband, Geoffrey Arend in Paris today. Don’t even ask me what she’s wearing. Why would a woman wear a coat that makes her look like a bellhop? All she needs a jaunty cap with identical GOLD piping. Fug, fug, fug. And you know that this is some casual outing too – meaning that Christina likely PAID for the honor of wearing that hideous coat. And this is why I’ve kind of fallen out with Christina – she really doesn’t have any style, and I’m tired of defending her. She’s like Julie Bowen, only with a better rack. Christina could be stunning on the red carpet, and she just chooses not to be. She could have great personal style, but this is where her style is – Sgt. Pepper reject coats. And don’t try to play the “But designers won’t give her clothes that fit!” game – I bought that argument for a few awards seasons, but not anymore. The chick’s a mess.

I do love her husband though. I like the way he looks at her like he won The Nerd Lottery. They’re a really sweet couple. Maybe he can get her a new coat.

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  1. Kate says:

    What are you talking about?? That coat is adorable! I’d wear it in a heartbeat – I think she looks amazing!

  2. xxxyyy says:

    damn she’s a beautiful woman

  3. photo jojo says:

    Wasn’t she pregnant a hot minute ago or am I mistaken?

  4. Az says:

    You have to admit that purse is to die for, though. I think she looks great.

  5. Kaiser says:

    Photo Jojo – Nope, not pregnant. Thinking about Khloe Kardashian?

    Kate – Wow! Different tastes, I guess. I think the coat is hideous. I apologize to whoever likes it.

  6. brin says:

    She looks so pretty, very natural.

  7. Gwen says:

    I think she looks good too. Not her best, but good.

  8. Herman says:

    Jealousy and pettiness, straight from an after-school special or junior high playground. Well played !

  9. Mouse says:

    They’re adorable. I like the coat, it looks dressed down and comfy, and with those pants it’s a good outfit to be walking around Paris in the winter. And I like her a lot too.

    I see Geoffrey and I think “the schnozzberries taste like schnozzberries!”

  10. Maritza says:

    She looks gorgeous and she hardly has any makeup on. Nice to see that she and her husband look so happy together.

  11. Ruby Red Lips says:

    I think she looks fab!! She looks confident, sexy and she appears to be happy being more individual than following the bog standard boring ‘stylists rules’ about how to dress.

    Kaiser, for once I think you are completely wrong! (Still absolutely love this site tho 😉 )

  12. RHONYC says:

    @ Az:

    You have to admit that purse is to die for, though. I think she looks great.
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    right there with you! i think that’s spring ’11 jimmy choo.

    hawt. 😉

  13. hairball says:

    I think her breasts are actually real. I think she just gained weight since those first nude pics.

  14. KJ says:

    The coat’s fine, albeit bland. I think you’re going to be in the minority on this one, Kaiser. I wouldn’t buy it, and I certainly wouldn’t pay how ever much it costs (as I’m sure it was ridiculously overpriced), but it would look pretty unremarkable if it were shorter, like peacoat length. It’s a boring outfit, to be honest. I can’t even muster enough emotion to feel one way or another about it.

    EDIT: And agreed about the boobies – I think they’re real. People are so mesmerized by how big her tits are that they forget to look at the rest of her body. Hendricks was VERY thin, relatively speaking, back in her modeling days. I can’t remember the # exactly, but she’s stated before that she’s much heavier now. She’s a big girl. Not fat, but she certainly isn’t petite. Her weight just happens to sit on her chest, hips and thighs.

  15. sassenach says:

    She looks beautiful and relaxed.

  16. flutters says:

    Coat’s too long but other than that I don’t have a big problem with it.

  17. Vi says:

    i like the coat!

  18. Ashley says:

    She’s my lady love – but I agree with you on the point that she’s almost like wasted talent when it comes to style.

    She looks a billion times better as Joan Holloway than she does on the red carpet.

  19. Oi says:

    I love that her husband is kinda nerdy. don’t know why.

  20. k says:

    The military style is in, especially for coats. Looks cute on her. But I’m not a fan.

  21. citysuede says:

    I have to agree with Kaiser on the coat – but in Christina’s defense – almost ALL the coats out there right now are variations of the bell hop (military inspired – double breasted with brass buttons).

  22. WOM says:

    I like the coat. The piping and buttons are just okay, but the cut is wonderful. Very flattering. Her pants need to be hemmed a few centimeters, however.

  23. operagirl says:

    Love the coat, although I am not fond of the gold piping–maybe some other kind of piping, I don’t know. What I don’t like is the color of the purse with her hair. Big time clash . . . and I say that as a redheaded woman who knows how hard it is sometimes to coordinate with the hair!

  24. UltimaEsperenza says:

    This is my first comment on Celebitchy, even though I have been a reader for years.

    You people have lost your minds. You talk as if she has giant gold epaulets and rope braid and tassels hanging from that coat. It’s freaking February! It’s outerwear! It’s more understated than some crap I’ve seen others wear.

    I agree with the things you said about being disappointed with some of her other looks and her (most likely) boob job, but to harsh out about this very streamlined and classic look is insane. Have less coffee. Grab a lookbook, kittens.

  25. WYIJM says:

    Like the coat, I think it suits her body shape pretty well.

    I also still think her boobs are real – when I was bigger (but by no means fat), mine were an E cup, after I lost some weight they thankfully went down 2 sizes to a D. If I’m having a bad food week, the boobs are the first thing to grow again!

  26. Mshuffleupagus says:

    I haven’t seen such beautiful gold piping like that since I saw every piece of upholstered furniture my grandma has owned, ever.

  27. beth says:

    i dunno about her boobs but i just figured out sofia vergara’s are NOT real despite her claims. nobody goes from a B/C cup to triple Es in a span of 20 years unless they put on a lot of weight elsewhere too. i just saw one of her soft drink commercials – done when she was in her early 20s or late teens – she was in a bikini and you could see a vast difference then and now.

    anyway, ive lowered my expectations when it comes to christina hendricks’ personal style – some people just dont have it in them.

  28. Kim says:

    I like the coat. I imagine its hard to find coats, or anything, to cover her chest. I prefer her with her chest covered so i think she looks better here than on the red carpet where she lets way to much hang out.

    I also think Julie Bowen looks great. I like that she doesnt wear the same bandage dress everyone else wears to events and makes daring fashion choices.

  29. beth says:

    “I haven’t seen such beautiful gold piping like that since I saw every piece of upholstered furniture my grandma has owned, ever.”

    AHAHAHA! truer words hav never been spoken 😀

    but i agree with the poster above – i too like her all covered up than see everything popping out.
    maybe she chose that coat for that one benefit.

  30. Heather says:

    I love the coat…I would totally rock it! D:

  31. jane16 says:

    I don’t like the coat either. Sgt Pepper is good, or the guards in the Wizard of Oz. I’ve never watched her show, so can’t comment on her acting, I think she’d be prettier if she didn’t use such a vivid red hair color. I don’t think anyone would look good in that shade. Maybe she colors her hair that color to detract attention away from her bust.

  32. blah says:

    Kaiser I do not get your sense of style. at all.

  33. devilgirl says:

    I think the coat is cute, and she looks like a normal woman, out and about, not like some wax mannequin.

  34. liz says:

    I think the problem is the pants. And her fake boobs, if they are in fact fake.

  35. S says:

    I love the coat!

  36. KateNonymous says:

    That’s not my favorite coat, but I’ve seen fuglier things. It’s better than William Renquist’s judicial robes, for example.

    And I’d be surprised if the boobs are fake. She’s curvy in general and I doubt she had hip implants.

  37. lolalola3 says:

    Thanks Celebitchy for saying it out loud! I hope that coat was found in a dumpster. Egad!

  38. Hautie says:

    I am in love with that purse. Sigh….

    Now I think she is lovely.

    And she tries hard when she does public events. She always stops and chats with everyone and makes a point to be charming.

    So if she decides to dress casual, while out with her husband on vacation. That is her prerogative. She looks fine. And I will not pick on her for just being herself.

  39. Anon says:

    I like the coat, but hate the pants. The coat itself is already long, and because the pants are a wider cut plus the same colour, it makes them look like an awkward extension of the coat. A slimmer pant or darker jeans would have complimented it more.

    The bag is AMAZING though. And I love these two together.

  40. SRM says:

    She is so much prettier with out all that make up she always wears on the red carpet.

  41. KsGirl says:

    The coat isn’t affecting me either way but I agree that C Hendricks generally has one damned weird sense of style. I don’t think Ive ever seen her on a red carpet in something flattering.

  42. Murrie says:

    Aww… I really like her jacket. Then again, I really like military-style jackets.

    Maybe it’s just too long. What if you knocked a foot or three off the bottom?

  43. Ice Bunny says:

    *Love* the coat. This style is uber trendy right now. Reminds me of some recent coats by Marc Jacobs. Maybe the A in the A-line could be toned down a bit, but otherwise it is fantastic.

  44. Liv says:

    You dork. Of course those are her real breasts- that’s what happens when a woman puts weight on- she’s tiny in those playboy pictures- now she actually has a bit of fat on her body.

  45. Winny says:

    I don’t think the coat is as bad as you make it seem. I still adore her and I’m not gonna justify the fake breast rumor till i know it’s true. Can’t just take that in to credit on your opinion if its just a rumor. It’s like if someone spread a lie about you having herpes and suddenly your bf breaks up with you over that rumor without even clarifying it. Over the top example but you get what I’m saying?

  46. Brooke says:

    This is unforgivable from a spokesperson for f-cking LONDON FOG. Were I they, I’d be looking for an early termination clause in that contract; worst brand ambassador ever.

  47. colt13 says:

    I must admit, I like Christina in less clothing. But the coat is stylish, and check out the second picture-they look genuinely happy.

  48. Novaraen says:

    I love the style of the coat…just wish it was mid-thigh length instead of being so darn long. That plus her bell bottom style pants make her look really bottom heavy.

    Anyway…I still like her and LOVE military style jackets. 🙂

  49. jdao says:

    I like the coat – she is pretty…

  50. L says:

    Love ya, but you’re wrong. That coat is stunning and is in no way like. Sgt. Pepper. I mean that coat in no way looks like: https://vvmo.com/pictures/beatles-sgt.jpg

    And my friend went to HS with Hendricks-I’ve seen her yearbook photo, the boobs are real.

  51. KLaw says:

    HIDEOUS! But at least she looks happy. That’s more important.

  52. DetRiotgirl says:

    Don’t worry Kaiser, I completely agree with you.

    For the record, I find this woman boring and overrated. I have no idea what everyone else is so excited about. HOWEVER, I don’t watch mad men. So, maybe she’s a fabulous actress or is more impressive when she’s in motion. I willing to believe I’m missing something about this girl. But, from the coverage of her I’ve seen here and in other blogs… Meh, I am totally unimpressed.

    Oh, as for her boobs, I tend to think she’s had a little help. I think she got small implants when she was younger and then gained weight, causing her to have the huge rack we see today. I get the weight argument, because my own cup size varies a lot with my weight. But, I’m not fully buying that she could gain that much in her chest without gaining a lot more than she has elsewhere. I think she is a combination of good genes and tasteful plastic.

  53. Faye says:

    As a busty redhead, I’m cool with Christina. I don’t watch Madmen though, so I can’t comment as to her acting abilities.

    Also, I don’t see anything really wrong with the coat. Maybe if she was wearing a slimmer cut pair of pants it would look better.

  54. Isobel says:

    You seriously like an actress less because she makes some bad choices on the red carpet? Rather sad little revelation, Kaiser.

    maybe she just doesn’t care enough to go through more than the motions with that crap. Her work is good, she looks fine in Paris, and you need to unclench a bit.

  55. crazydaisy says:

    “All she needs is a jaunty cap…” ROTFL

    Love that word “jaunty”! Goes really well with “dainty” – they could be cousins.

  56. Catherine says:

    If you want to comment on how hideous people dress, come hang out by my house when the ‘moms” walk down the street to get their kids in the uggs and pajama bottoms. Christina looks downright couture here compared to that. I don’t see the problem with the coat pants. At least she looks groomed and has makeup on.

  57. sasa says:

    Love the coat and she looks so happy and pretty.

  58. Henriette says:

    She does dress terribly but I’ll give her a pass; there are more important things than personal style, right? Plenty of Hollywood biatches who dress well but are wretched individuals: Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Natalie Portman, etc. I’ve never heard stories of Christina being an evil person so even though i hate her outfit, I still like her.

  59. kelly says:

    The coat just needs to lose the gold detailing. But when you’re busty it’s so hard to find a coat that doesn’t make you look like you’re inhabiting a felty burqa, dammit. A single person yurt, if you will.

    I agree she looks good, but I don’t think that’s an entirely make-up free presentation.

  60. mdf says:

    Seeing her husband brings me back to Super Troopers!

    CANNNDDYBARRRRRSSSSS

  61. lachica says:

    she has a serious bunion problem. must be painful even in flats.

  62. Meanchick says:

    What is it with media who act as though celebs have to be ‘camera ready’ whenever they leave the house? What is wrong with her coat? I like it. If she’d come out in public dressed like Jessica Rabbit just to go to the market, then you’d burn her for it. We all want to be comfortable when we’re on our own time. Geesh.

  63. Redheadwriter says:

    I love Geoffery! “When the f*ck did we have ice cream?”

  64. mewmew says:

    It IS a bellhop coat. Yeah, her face looks pretty, she’s happy, confident, yadi yadi yaa, but that coat IS a bellhop coat. Whatever.

  65. Jess says:

    Kaiser, you’re trippin. Girlfriend looks fine here!

  66. Sparkly says:

    I think she looks a LOT better in that than what we usually see her in.

  67. fwozbo says:

    Agree with DetRiotGirl. Even if you gain most of your weight in your chest, you gain in other places too. Plus the playboy picture showed how small her chest was when she was skinny. She would already have to have bigger ones than that to get to where she is now.

  68. LittleOat says:

    “What are you talking about?? That coat is adorable! I’d wear it in a heartbeat – I think she looks amazing!
    Me too!

    “Plus the playboy picture showed how small her chest was when she was skinny.”
    See, this is where I disagree. Her boobs were still pretty large in those pics. Obviously not as big as now, but I think the combination of bra/lighting may have made them appear smaller.

  69. LittleOat says:

    Oops. Double post.

  70. Rosanna says:

    I don’t like the coat but – for once – it’s something that looks great on her. This woman needs to understand how to make her body look good without looking trashy.

  71. Caitlin says:

    I think CH looks great, don’t get all the coat outrage…wouldn’t wear it myself, but it’s not awful or anything. If anything her casual style’s an improvement on the stuff she usually wears on the red carpet which always seem strangely dated and the wrong color. Christina looks great IMO, very cute and happy, and even better without all the warpaint.

  72. kayls says:

    I think she looks good in anything! I wish I were her!

  73. Francesca says:

    LOVE her and that coat, I think it fits her perfectly, but I’d have worn high platform shoes with those pants.

  74. Dr_Venkman says:

    normal and natural – a rare trait.

  75. Hollowdoll says:

    I like the coat. I would definitely wear it. I was expecting something hideous.

  76. saucy says:

    i like her. i like the coat. just not on her? the top half looks like she’s stuffed into it…not flattering. it might do better on a smaller woman? not sure….just reinforces that she doesnt dress for her size, hence some of the fashion failures.

  77. Mary says:

    I love that coat but I’m a big fan of those style jackets and coats. I love that she’s with the dude from Super Troopers.

  78. Susannah Leigh says:

    The coat is fine. The gold piping is really unnecessary and it would look so much better without it, but it’s not hideous. The baggy pants are the biggest problem with this outfit, I think, and flats just don’t work with long baggy pants. I don’t wear leggings or skinny jeans myself, but she should have worn one or the other with this coat.

    She needs a bit of fashion help, but she’s not the mess that people make her out to be.

  79. DrM says:

    She looks beautiful Kaiser, the coat suits her body and her boobs…you my dear are being a right b**ch LOL

  80. KateNonymous says:

    Check out the first season of Mad Men. She’s curvy all over. I understand in the most recent season they had to pad her costumes, because she’d lost weight.

    But I hate to break it to you: there are no hard and fast rules about where you gain and lose weight. It is not uniform.