Does Michelle Dockery’s Dress Look Like a Parachute, Tablecloth or Napkin?

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Lena Dunham could learn a few things from Michelle Dockery. The “Downton Abbey” actress also chose an interesting dress to wear to the 2014 Emmys.

Her color-blocked Rosie Assoulin Fall 2014 gown features folded flaps at the sides of the legs that could’ve easily been compared to a parachute, a tablecloth, or a napkin.

Michelle Dockery in a dress that was compared to a parachute, a tablecloth, and a napkinMichelle Dockery in a dress that was compared to a parachute, a tablecloth, and a napkin

But instead of being criticized, Michelle earned glowing reviews simply because of the way she carried herself. Her confidence carried her far enough that all she really needed was natural makeup, a low chignon, and understated jewelry.

It even shone past the misaligned darts on the bodice and the wrinkling on the skirt, which have become trivial compared to the rest of Michelle’s winning red carpet look.

Michelle Dockery at the 66th Primetime Emmy AwardsMichelle Dockery at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, on August 25, 2014

Would you say Michelle Dockery was the best dressed at the 2014 Emmy Awards?

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