After I sifted through thousands of photos from the Golden Globes yesterday and offered some constructive criticism where necessary, I started to wonder. Because if you have as much money and fame as Heidi and are therefore able to get the very best stylists and the most beautiful clothes, why can it still go so horribly wrong? That is quite a depressing prospect for an ordinary mortal like me, who certainly doesn't have a team of experts around and thus has to pull something out of the closet in case of a red carpet event. So, today in the Explorer, how on earth do we appear red carpet-worthy? this piece We start with an important dichotomy. First of all, what you wear is important, but how you wear it is equally important.

1. The Dress.

 As mentioned, the big stars on earth get racks full of couture gowns sent to their hotel rooms. But free clothes only happen if you are really a big shot. Having a big star in your dress is crucial. For example, Elie Saab's career took on epic proportions when Halle Berry wore a dress of his design in 2002, becoming the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. Conversely, it can also lead to a lot of hassle. At last year's Oscars, Anne Hathaway was supposed to wear a dress by Valentino, which the brand eagerly communicated in a press release beforehand. The shock and anger in Valentino's PR department was immense when Anne suddenly appeared in a dress by Prada.

If you can count on some media attention during your event, it can pay off to just take the plunge and call a few stores to ask if you can borrow something. For a small fee, you can often get quite far. No media attention in sight? Then the pressure to look tip-top is already a lot smaller, and you can simply choose something you like. In any case, stay away from synthetic fabrics and other shiny stuff; without a perfectly toned body, light from above (hard to avoid) magically creates fat rolls everywhere. Also, be mindful of sheer fabrics. You might get photographed a few times, and nothing is worse than underwear visible through your clothing. Stick to the dress code, dress for your body (you're not Doutzen Kroes, and that's okay, but dress accordingly), and moreover,.

own the dress, 2. The Posture.

The following may apply more to those who have to brave the photographer's gauntlet, but even if you're just standing somewhere sipping a glass of champagne without lenses on your face, you might as well stand charmingly and confidently. The Big Stars almost all have a signature pose. Renee Zellweger (always in a dress by Carolina Herrera) almost always has one hand on her thigh and makes an elegant bend at the knees, the Olsen Twins always pout in photos, and Victoria Beckham's pose is also quite iconic; with one leg, she seems to take a step forward, her hip theatrically out, often with both hands on her waist or one on her hip. And then there's of course

Angelina Jolie's Leg , which made a très directed appearance at the Oscars in 2012 and even had its own Twitter account that quickly gained over 10,000 followers (but has since been discontinued, unfortunately). Emily Blunt, Amanda Seyfried, Hilary Swank, and Kate Winslet all receive posing lessons, and often the pose is adjusted to the dress. Before the event, not only is the dress fitted to perfection, but the pose is also practiced in the hotel room. So you should do that too. Stand in front of the mirror in your dress. Or better yet, set your camera to self-timer and film yourself as you walk, turn, pose, or whatever., Finally. Dress for the baker and the pose.

to die for? Here are some handy tips and tricks to help you glide through the evening flawlessly. Did you choose a white ensemble? Then put some.

• pieces of white chalk in your bag. If an unexpected stain occurs, some chalk is all you need to hide it immediately. This handy stick.
• is your aid in times of difficult zippers . With Zipper Ease, your zipper goes zip-zip again, so you don't accidentally break it in the bathroom, forcing you to stay in there until the last guest leaves and you can exit the premises quietly.. An evening of smiling and talking is more exhausting than you think, and especially a dry mouth can lead to unflattering images. Those Who Do Many Red Carpets therefore apply some.
• vaseline on their gums so they can keep smiling smoothly all evening. Spanx. Or something similar. Everyone, fat or thin, wears shaping underwear. It works wonders for your posture and figure, and I can be brief; without Spanx, you're nowhere.
• Ladies, good luck.

Amayzine Golden Globes.