Fashion faux pas at the Ball like Brno: Myslivcová in the role of a Christmas ornament and Partyšová as a runaway bride
The traditional Ball, like Brno, confirmed its reputation as an event where the dress code Black Tie meets the unbridled fantasy of celebrities. While some ladies dazzled the world with their sophistication and modern cut architecture, others turned into walking Christmas ornaments or brides, who in a flood of velvet and poorly chosen shades of white, were vainly looking for their altar in the hall. Let's take a look at the brightest stars and biggest fashion faux pas, which will be talked about in the corridors long after the last waltz.
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Názor PROTI PROUDU: Denisa Zajíčková
Perfect Dominika Branišová
Here we have to pull out the imaginary fashion handkerchief and shed a tear of emotion, because Dominika Branišová showed how it's done. While others struggled with meters of fabric and bows, she bet on absolute sophistication. This is precisely the moment when the girlfriend of the legendary sixty-eight outshone even the brightest ice. Dominika presented a model that is sexy, modern and yet maintains the decorum of the ball.
A transparent corset with geometric decoration is a hit. It looks fragile, but at the same time incredibly self-confident. No cheap exposure, but a sophisticated play with texture. The voluminous, richly pleated skirt with a high slit adds the right "wow effect" to the model. When Dominika steps out, she reveals a silver slipper and suddenly becomes a Hollywood star on the red carpet. Black opera gloves are a big trend and they work perfectly here. They connect the corset with the rest of the body and add a touch of good old glamour to the whole look. The retro waves inspired by the 40s also did their job, they are a brilliant choice for this type of dress. Big thumbs up also for the purple metallic clutch. It is the one color accent that will light up the black outfit and give it some flair. Dominika looks like a modern princess who doesn't even need Jaromír Jágr by her side to shine. This is perhaps the best model of the evening for me. Pure, adult fashion with an idea.
Femme fatale Pavla Vaníčková
We have to take a pause here because Pavla Vaníčková brought a bit of that "bachelor" drama in black to Brno. She bet on dark elegance, which although a safe choice, she pulls off splendidly. The deep V-neck is the dominant feature of this dress. It's bold, it's edgy, but Pavla has a figure that can pull it off without it looking vulgar. The hefty, structured ruffles on the shoulders give the gown the proper "high fashion" air. Without them, it's simply a basic black dress, but this way it has the class of worldwide fashion shows.
I have to highlight the written note among the supplements. A black handbag with striking silver grid patterns matches perfectly with the delicate necklace and provides the whole look with the necessary shine, so the black area is not boring. A sleek hairstyle with waves on one side is a perfect choice for such striking shoulders. It doesn't hide the dress' details and it looks very neat and luxurious. Pavla looks like a villain from a Bond movie, who you just can't help but love. It's dramatic, it's sexy, and it's a damn well done job. Unlike the "Christmas decorations" and "brides," here we see someone who knows what suits him/her.
Sexy Veronika Beskydiarová
Besky, as everyone knows her, arrived in a model that left no doubt that the MasterChef winner has, in addition to recipes, the basics of high couture at her fingertips. Veronika Beskydiarová bet on dark elegance, which, thanks to its untraditional treatment, definitely did not bore. This was not about sequins, but about shape and structure. The thing that strikes you at first glance are the massive, structured ruffles on the shoulders. It gives off as modern armor, giving Veronika authority and flair. It's exactly the element that separates ordinary social dresses from "high ball gowns".
The deep V-neckline is balanced by the width of the shoulders and the length of the skirt, so the whole doesn't look cheap, but very feminine and confident. The dress has delicate ruching and a matte sheen, which in combination with the black color emphasizes her figure and face details. Veronika didn't make a mistake even with her handwriting. The silver "grid" on a black background beautifully corresponds with the delicate necklace and breaks up the monotony of the black area. It is a detail that shows that someone thought about the outfit down to the last detail. A slicked-back hairstyle with waves falling on her shoulder is the only right choice for such a pronounced top of a dress. It does not cover those interesting shoulders and highlights her face.
In this model, Besky simply looked like a world star. It's modern, dramatic and extremely tasteful. Amidst all those princess skirts in Brno, she was a refreshing breath of haute couture.
Goddess Nikol Švantnerová
This is exactly the lesson from the "white discipline" that Gábina Partyšová would need to take. While Gábina in white looked like a bride who got the doors mixed up, Nikol Švantnerová looks like a star of the future. Why the hell does it work for her and not for Partyšová? Nikol bet on futuristic, clean minimalism. No satin sheen of the nineties or endless train. This model has an architectural structure, daring waist cutouts and a geometrically designed neckline that looks more like a piece of art than a wedding dress.
The dress is made of a firmer, duller fabric that doesn't give off those unfortunate retro reflections. It gives off a luxurious and very mature vibe. A white throw (cloak) over Nikol's shoulders does not come off as a "struggle" against the cold, but as a thoughtful part of the silhouette. It adds majesty to her look, without subtracting from the overall style. Nikol also knows that when the dress itself is complex due to its cut, the rest must be clean. A strictly slicked back ponytail and subtle jewelry are exactly what this look needed. No curls, simply clean lines. In short, Nikol Švantnerová showed that white at a ball can be incredibly chic if you approach it as a high-fashion experiment and not as a memory of a bridal salon in 2005. This is pure, icy glamour that clearly triumphed over the "runaway bride" in Brno.
Názor PROTI PROUDU: Anděla Vostrá
Dominika Myslivcová with a bow
Influencer Dominika Myslivcová bet on an absolute classic, which, however, in her execution turned a bit into a Nutcracker costume. Red velvet is an incredibly difficult discipline. On one hand, it gives a royal feel, on the other hand, under the flashes of photographers, it reveals even what you don't want. There was so much fabric here that it could be used to sew curtains for the entire Brno's Janáček Theatre.
A giant bow across the chest is an element that would usually serve well, but that would have to be the end of December, with Christmas holidays around the corner. For a luxurious ball in January, it's just something that looks like a "sore thumb". Why is it on that dress, what service is it supposed to render to it? Just questions and also the feeling that altogether it just doesn't work. In combination with a wide skirt, it totally kills her figure and makes her a red pyramid.
Even accessories won't bring much joy to the eye. Matching a note writing to the tone of the dress is perhaps a safe route, but in this amount of red it all blends into one big stain. Dark nails are trendy, but they appear a bit harsh with this "princess-like" robe, and they simply don't get along with the color of the fabric. However, we have to give a point for the hairstyle, it deserves a compliment. Slicked back hair (aka. sleek look) is the only correct option for such voluminous dress, otherwise Dominika would completely disappear in this model. As it is, we have the feeling that we only see her head and the rest is hidden somewhere.
Beautiful bride Gabriela Partyšová
Someone got confused in the calendar here and instead of heading to a ball, they set off to the altar. Gabriela Partyšová may be a beautiful woman, but this is a prime example of how the theme of an event can be overdone. Or was that the intention? White colour is simply tricky for balls. If the cut isn't ultra-modern, it always slides towards a wedding salon. The satin sheen of this robe unfortunately just adds the right touch of "nineties bridesmaid".
The corset top with a boat neckline fits Gábina well, but the bottom part with the endless train is absolute hell for a ballroom dance floor. The idea of her trying to waltz in it and nobody stepping on her train is essentially sci-fi. Even the lightweight scarf around her neck, which flows all the way to the ground, appears as an emergency solution. Is it supposed to be protection against a draft, or an attempt at an ancient goddess? The result is unfortunately awkward and lacks sense.
The crystal clutch bag is a nice detail, but in combination with that white avalanche, it simply won't save it. Makeup is classic, doesn't offend, but for such a notable white, it would require something to give her more life in the face. All in all - Partyšová looks like she's about to run out of the hall any moment and jump into the parked convertible direction honeymoon. For the Ball in Brno it's a too literal "white lady".
Blue Tereza Pergnerová
With Tereza Pergnerová, it's always a bit of a lottery. Tereza likes her specific, relaxed style, but at events like the Brno Ball, her attempt at a "different kind of elegance" unfortunately met with reality that more resembles a uniform than an evening gown. The royal blue dress is made of a material that looks like cheap satin under the flashes. The cut with long sleeves, a high stand-up collar, and a large bow at the neck completely buried Tereza. She looks more like a strict boarding school matron than the star of the evening.
This model simply lacks any shape. Tereza, on the other hand, has a great figure, which she could sell much better. Like this, it looks like she's wrapped herself in several meters of blue curtain and just tied it at the neck with a bow. The wide, shapeless cuffs that fall over her arms look sloppy and inappropriate. At a ball where precision is expected, it looks like the wrong size off-the-rack. Moreover, loose, slightly tousled hair does not match with such a "tight" top of the dress. If she had chosen a sleek ponytail or bun, perhaps it would have added at least some order, but this way it's one big fashion chaos. While Tereza may be likable, this was a misstep. It comes off as ascetic, sad and unnecessarily old-fashioned. Among the other ladies in corsets and sophisticated robes, she looked like she had slipped away from a completely different event.
