If you’re going to wear Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture, you better have a body like Charlize Theron, because she’s one of the few people that could pull off this dress (from the fall collection). I actually think Charlize might be slightly overdressed for a more low-key event like the Critics Choice – traditionally, the dress code is business-cocktail, but in the past few years, more celebrities are treating it like a larger awards show, and they do the black-tie tuxedos and full-length gowns. I’m just saying – this dress would have been lovely for Charlize for the Golden Globes, where she’s also nominated for Best Actress for Young Adult. The fact that she didn’t save it for the Globes makes me think that she’s going to wear some huge, statement dress with a giant train and at least one gigantic bow.

That being said, I do think she looks beautiful. I like Charlize in black, and this dress is interesting enough to stand out. On Charlize, the tiered, ruffled skirt looks elegant. On another woman, it would look like a puffy, fug dust ruffle. The scalloped detail on the bodice of the gown is interesting too, and once again, Charlize is one of the few who can make it work.

As for Charlize’s hair and makeup – love the intricate, braided hairstyle. Very pretty. Her makeup is kind of meh, right? And I swear, I still think she looks slightly jacked in some photos.

Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame.