Who Looks Best in a Black Dress and Blazer: Charlize Theron or Jennifer Hudson?

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We recently spotted two strong, powerful Hollywood women sporting similar looks on separate occasions. Both Charlize Theron and Jennifer Hudson both wore black dress and blazer-themed ensembles. The little black dress is a go-to for many celebs, and blazers are a great way to add a little class to a classic. So, we can see why both ladies rocked this outfit.

Who do you think wore the look better?

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron normally opts for either ankle-grazing gowns or super short hemlines. However, the actress-turned-producer went for a knee-length black slip at the premiere of her latest project “Girlboss.” Charlize paired the Nili Lotan dress with a Givenchy blazer, and finished the look off with a pair of Gianvito Rossi ankle strap heels. While the silky number had a sophisticated but sexy vibe, we think the black-on-black ensemble was a little too plain. The knee-length hem also covered up her beautiful legs, which would have elevated this look even more.

Charlize Theron at the premiere of Netflix's "Girlboss" at ArcLight Theater in Hollywood.Charlize Theron at the premiere of Netflix’s “Girlboss” at ArcLight Theater in Hollywood on April 18, 2017.

Charlize poses for the photographers in a black-on-black ensembleCharlize poses for the photographers in a black-on-black ensemble.

Charlize styles her classy ensemble with minimal makeup and emerald green drop earrings

Charlize styles her classy ensemble with minimal makeup and emerald green drop earringsCharlize styles her classy ensemble with minimal makeup and emerald green drop earrings.

Jennifer Hudson

While Charlize’s outfit was safe and plain, Jennifer Hudson went for full-on fierce. The award-winning singer showed off her enviable figure in a velvet Brandon Maxwell number, which had a short hemline and a cinched waist detail that highlighted her curvy figure. While Jennifer’s outfit was also black-on-black, the addition of a cape detail jazzed it up a bit.

Jennifer Hudson arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on April 17, 2017Jennifer Hudson arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City on April 17, 2017.

Jennifer Hudson showed off her slim legs in a short velvet mini dressJennifer Hudson showed off her slim legs in a short velvet mini dress.

Jennifer's velvet mini dress featured a cinched waist belt detailJennifer’s velvet mini dress featured a cinched waist belt detail.

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