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Byline: Randy A. Salas; Staff Writer

Can you believe she wore that dress? That's the fun of watching red-carpet coverage of recent awards such as the Golden Globes and Grammys and the upcoming Oscars: Tuning in not to see who looks good, but who looks bad. And while male celebrities certainly have their share of fashion faux pas, it's the famous women whom everyone talks about. These red-carpet fashion sites have it all covered.

Best dressed

www.people.com

People cited Beyonce as one of the best-dressed celebs at the Grammys, saying her glittering strapless gown with train showcased the R&B star and actress' curves.

Forte: Oodles of photos, just like the magazine, and lots of reader interaction, such as voting for fashion dos and don'ts. (More than 70 percent gave thumbs down to Madonna's corset-leotard combo at the Grammys.)

Faux pas: Little perspective, just reactions. Navigation: Click on the event name under Ongoing Stories.

Worst dressed

www.eonline.com/Features/Awards

"We see London. We see France. We see Teri Hatcher's underpants!" Now, who could stop themselves from reading E! Online's appraisal of one of the Grammys' worst-dressed women after a catty intro like that?

Forte: Fashion Police, including online voting during the network's live red-carpet coverage, and a snazzy website design.

Faux pas: No Oscars coverage yet? It's less than three weeks away (March 5).

Navigation: Click on the event name. Be sure to capitalize "Features" and "Awards" in the URL.

Oscar preview theenvelope.latimes.com

In its Oscar fashion preview, the Los Angeles Times' the Envelope awards website noted that Charlize Theron wore "a short Dior frock" at the Golden Globes. "Will she dance again with Dior at the Oscars?" writer Elizabeth Snead wonders. "Maybe. But she did just wear a stunning Versace gown to the film's Rome premiere."

Forte: In-depth stories lifted from the Los Angeles Times.

Faux pas: Scant coverage.

Navigation: Click on Spotlight, then Fashion. Also, click on Galleries, then Red Carpet Rewind.

Fashion trend

beauty.ivillage.com

In its Fashion Trend Recap of the Globes, iVillage noted that Sarah Jessica Parker was among a few celebs who incorporated headbands into their up-dos. "This handy hair accessory is often featured on models at fashion shows, and is now becoming a staple in Hollywood," fashion expert Melissa Kagan writes.

Forte: Serious analysis and real-world applications for everyday women.

Faux pas: Clunky layout and annoying ads.

Navigation: Click on Celebrity Style and then root around.

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