Brownlow Medal Night Red Carpet

Richmond player Daniel Jackson
strutting his stuff on the red carpet
image via richmondfc.com.au

Living in Melbourne, it is hard not to notice that the 2013 AFL season is building to the crescendo that is the Grand Final.

On the Monday night before the Grand Final the League throws a grand party to present the season's best and fairest player with the Brownlow Medal.  

The medal went to Gold Coast Suns player Gary Ablett, but we style watchers want to know who was the best and fairest on the red carpet.

Many commentators awarded the Best Dressed to Rebecca Judd in her architectural creation from local designers J'Aton Couture. 

This clever design highlight Judd's baby bump, and features an open back with a row of fabric covered buttons hugging her spine. 

My pick for best red dress goes to Brooke Kennedy with her fitted and draped dress. 

Brooke Kennedy
image via richmondfc.com.au

Rebecca Judd
image via rescu.com.au

Dresses with interesting details and asymmetric necklines were popular this year. Here are a few of my favorites. 

Katie Delidio
image via rescu.com.au

Chrissy Kingma
image via richmondfc.com.au

Ruby Keddie
image via nmfc.com.au

Jessie Habermann
image via www.pedestrian.tv

Jordan Papalia
image via smh.com.au

You may have noticed that many of these dresses are best suited to curvier frames. Here are my top two picks for more "athletic" body types. 

image via www.pedestrian.tv

First up an unusual choice for an Australia red carpet, this gorgeous ombre dyed blue and white jumpsuit. Notice how the dye and cut create curves around her hips, and the neckline emphasises her shoulders, creating an hourglass shape. I would have preferred to see her in sapphire hued shoes and purse; however, overall I think this youthful look is a winner.

My other pick for creating curves is this vibrant pink dress worn by Kylie Brown.

image via www.pedestrian.tv

Some outfits left me wondering if the guest in question had misread the invitation.

Fashion blogger Erin Maxwell dressed for a Dynasty Revival party.
image via www.pedestrian.tv

Geoffrey and Brynne Edelsten plan to outshine the other attendees.
image via www.pedestrian.tv

Georgia Rance couldn't decide between a short or long,
sheer or opaque dress, architectural or flowing, so she wore it all at once.
 image via richmondfc.com.au

Finally, here is my personal favourite dress of the night. Belinda Riverso's gown has everything: hourglass with a fishtail train; sexy sheer bodice without the risk of over exposure; beautiful pleating detail; impeccable tailoring; simple, elegant hair make up and accessories and just a little bit of bling.

Which was your favourite Brownlows look?