The Screen Actors Guild Awards never get as much press as the Globes.  Whether that’s because they’re broadcast on cable, manage to come in well under three hours, or simply because they give out fewer awards- who knows?  Regardless, for those of us who follow fashion, the SAGs still offer a lot to look at.

So of course I read most of the style critiques of Saturday’s awards show, but I often found myself shaking my head! In fact, I can’t remember a time when I’ve been in greater disagreement with the fashion consensus.  Some of my biggest points of contention:

Mo'Nique (from Style.com)

Consensus: She played it safe and should have opted for a more daring look.

My Take: There is nothing safe about wearing a white evening gown (particularly when you’re not a size 2).  It’s beautifully tailored, elegant, and Old Hollywood- a great way for her to show a different side of her personality.  Plus beautiful hair and makeup?  One of my favorites of the evening!

Carey Mulligan (from Style.com)

Concensus: The blouson style overwhelmed her.

My Take: I couldn’t disagree more!  I love how this thoroughly modern gown chicly recalls Regency-era frocks.  And the color is AMAZING!  Manages to be both youthful and sophisticated.

Penelope Cruz (from Style.com)

Consensus: Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

My Take: Okay, yes, Penelope Cruz is gorgeous, and the dress is great.  But she looks about 10 years older in it.  She’s such a red carpet star, I just wanted more.

Meryl Streep (from Style.com)

Consensus: Weirdly casual- like a garden party in Boca Raton, not an awards show.

My Take: Don’t we all know that overt glamour isn’t Meryl’s thing?  Purposefully dressing down can be quite chic, and in this case, it was.  The pattern is fun and pretty, and the gown is a great shape for her.

Lea Michele (from EW.com)

Consensus: A big step down from the gown she wore to last week’s Golden Globes.

My Take: I wasn’t a fan of her Globes gown.  The vibrant color and refined feel of this dress is much more to my taste.

Marion Cotillard (from EW.com)

Consensus: Bold and fashion-forward!

My Take: Ugh.  It hurts me to say this because I love her, but this is a hot mess.  I couldn’t help thinking of an infamous fashion faux-pas.  I’m only consoled because I know she’ll give us something better at the Oscars.

And speaking of getting it right the next time around, a special shout-out to…

Diane Kruger (from EW.com)

I hated her Globes dress, but she more than made up for it with this gorgeous look.  It’s like a master class in fit!

So what did you think?  Did you catch the red carpet?  And if so, did you find yourself screaming in incomprehension at the fashion prognosticators?