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Byline: --KATE SULLIVAN
Hathaway's transition a few years ago from teen queen ( The Princess Diaries ) to full-blown actress (in movies with--shocking!--nudity) was seen as too abrupt by some. In fashion, the metamorphosis was seamless. She carries off a couture gown (complete with train) with as much ease as she does a short tank dress. While other young actresses live in leggings and hoodies when off-duty, Hathaway's brand of casual is more formal: jeans and a graphic T-shirt with heels and a blazer. But the very next day, the Get Smart star goes full-on bombshell with an arresting red gown and tight French twist, looking like Hollywood royalty, not high-school prom queen. Hathaway doesn't choose between sweetness and sexiness but combines the two ideas in one look, wearing soft makeup and hair with a sharp bustier dress. Pushed-up sleeves give a trench a relaxed touch, while a filmy white dress looks grown-up thanks to gold high heels.
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There's something sexy yet retro about open-toe shoes--and Hathaway knows how to work that angle. Metallic leather makes frequent appearances, and bright white sandals call attention to her dark nail polish. Unusual shoes like jeweled platforms and ones with tricky T-straps add zip to a plain trench coat and a black one-shouldered sheath, while an exceptional fringed pair cover what most shoes reveal, making her feet look ...