Forget sing-offs, it’s all about the style-offs, each week on the X Factor double weekend show, as Mel B and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini continue to make us jealous with their beautiful and glamorous wardrobes. Week after week, I can’t decide who wins. Cheryl is obviously gorgeous but Mel B has donned some quite fierce looks, ensuring she is hot on the nation’s sweetheart’s heels.
Cherly stepped out in a full-length black dress by British designer, Amanda Wakeley, featuring an embellished mid-section. Some say that the dress was too plain for the first live show and that it swamped Cheryl’s petite frame, but I felt that she held her look with her tousled waves and smokey eye makeup.
Mel B opted for a maxi number too, but instead wore a white Alexander McQueen dress with a black bow detail and thigh-high split. Hair is your best accessory, as I think this dress would have looked so much more elegant on Mel if she still had her long locks.
Verdict: Cheryl.
Cheryl caused controversy in her red Zuhair Murad jumpsuit from the designer’s SS14 collection. I personally don’t see the negative fuss, as the lace bralet was balanced out by long wide-legged trousers and the whole outfit really complemented Cheryl’s tiny frame.
Mel B also looked ‘wow’ in a Versace x Anthony Vaccarello black asymmetric dress with Versace’s signature design on the skirt. It was the right amount of fierce, edgy and glamour for the show and it really suited the Spice Girl’s figure, showing off her toned pins and arms but drawing attention away from the muscular shoulders. Well dressed.
Verdict: Mel B.
Despite Simon’s Kermit comments, Cheryl looked stunning in a green Lanvin ruffled one-shoulder gown. It was statement and dramatic and complemented only by some gold earrings to allow the dress to do the talking. It wouldn’t be something I would wear: the ruffled shoulder was a bit much for me but it definitely suited Cheryl.
Mel B chose to stick to simplicity this time, in a minimalistic pastel pink dress. The thigh-high side slit gave a subtle vamp to the outfit but overall, it was a little boring for me. It wasn’t that it didn’t suit Mel’s figure and style, it just seemed a little frumpy and plain for the live shows.
Verdict: Tie.
Cheryl looked every inch Hollywood glamour in this sweetheart neckline strapless floor-length gown. Black is best, especially when accompanied by diamonds. Her ears, wrists and neck were full of them and the classic updo really worked with the dazzling style she created.
Mel B should have looked fierce and striking in her red halterneck jumpsuit from Zara, and she did, but it was overshadowed by Cheryl’s chic and classy outfit, making the Spice Girl seem a little underdressed. It’s a shame, as Mel B’s outfit suited her, looked awesome and was as statement as you could get…Cheryl’s stylist simply outdid Mel’s. Props to her for choosing the high street for such a high profile show though.
Verdict: Cheryl.
Cheryl’s lace and chiffon number left little the imagination but was perfect for Halloween, especially with her sleek hair and sultry purple eyes. The Ziad Nakad bejewelled dress was very sexy with the plunging neckline, nude slip and short underskirt. The embellishment on the dress was so impressive, particularly at the hem of the skirt.
Mel B opted for a a metallic-top mirrored dress, with a contrasting black skirt. Looking less Halloween-esque than her fellow judge, this was Mel’s night for a figure-flattering and eye-catching outfit. Cheryl’s dress was a work of art but Mel’s Gucci dress wasn’t upstaged completely, as her previous live show outfits. Well done, Mel!
Verdict: Tie.
Cheryl looked as gorgeous as ever in a leopard print strapless mini dress, controlling the right balance with a tight bodice and flippy dress. It was much more low-key than the night before but stylish and cute all in one. The flash of colour came in her purple perspex heels and beach waves.
Mel B also opted for a lower-key look, in a similarly dark outfit. But whilst Cheryl looked fun and free, Mel looked a bit drab in her high necked sleeveless Lanvin top and black suit trousers. Her hair was slicked back which limited the excitement factor of her outfit. A stylish top but it didn’t do anything for her.
Verdict: Cheryl.
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Whose style do you prefer? Cheryl’s dainty feminine style or Mel B’s androgynous tomboy trend?
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