I’m sharing my personal takes on the NTAs red carpet — a thread of opinionated, friendly fashion critiques. These scores are subjective: meant to celebrate standout moments and gently call out styling misses. I rate looks based on silhouette, fit, hair and makeup, accessory choices, and overall coherence on camera. I also pay attention to partner coordination and whether ensembles read like a team or a mismatch. You’ll see numbers beside each name to indicate how I felt — not a verdict set in stone. If you disagree, start your own thread; I love a good debate.
My verdict on the NTAs red carpet
I’m sharing my personal takes on the NTAs red carpet , a thread of opinionated, friendly fashion critiques. These scores are subjective: meant to celebrate standout moments and gently call out styling misses. I rate looks based on silhouette, fit, hair and makeup, accessory choices, and overall coherence on camera. I also pay attention to partner coordination and whether ensembles read like a team or a mismatch. You’ll see numbers beside each name to indicate how I felt , not a verdict set in stone. If you disagree, start your own thread; I love a good debate.
Maura Higgins , 9.8/10 (Elie Abou Fayssal)
Maura’s Elie Abou Fayssal moment is basically textbook red-carpet brilliance. The colour popped on camera, the tailoring looked flawless and the silhouette felt sculpted without fuss. Hair and makeup were polished and complementary, so the whole package read cohesive and very elegant. This is the kind of look where every element , fit, fabric and glam , works in service of the star rather than upstaging her. If I’m nitpicking, a tiny jewellery tweak (a bolder earring or more deliberate bracelet choice) would have pushed this to a perfect 10, but honestly this was almost flawless.
Molly Smith , 9/10 (HANA Official)
Molly served a near-perfect two-piece that proved smart tailoring can make a risky carpet move feel entirely red-carpet appropriate. HANA Official’s construction gave the outfit crisp lines and a dressed-up finish so the set didn’t read casual. The hairstyle was a win , sleek and modern , and the subtle accessories let the silhouette breathe. Two-pieces can veer too informal, but when proportion and styling are on point, they work beautifully; Molly nailed that balance. If anything, one statement earring or a hint of shimmer would have elevated the look from brilliant to unforgettable.
Ella Thomas , 9/10 (Atsuko Kudo Couture)
Ella surprised by dialing down the usual drama, and the restraint elevated the whole look. In a couture piece, she favoured clean lines and classic glam instead of pushing for maximalism, which allowed the styling and her presence to do the heavy lifting. The single accessory misstep , a bracelet that felt off with the rest , is the only real gripe. Drop that wrist piece or choose something more delicate and this reads as perfect. The takeaway: Ella doesn’t always have to overplay. Steering toward simplicity can be a strategic and flattering move on a busy red carpet.
Grace Rosa , 9/10 (styled with Lucas Bush)
Grace continues to be a red-carpet steady: this look felt fresh, flattering and elegantly photographed. Skipping earrings made the neckline impressively clean; sometimes that pared-back choice works as a design statement. The bigger headline is partner coordination , Lucas Bush’s styling felt oddly mismatched and, to my eye, distracted from how good Grace looked. His outfit read like a different dress code entirely; opting for tonal pairing or a sleeker, darker palette would have balanced them as a duo. Overall, Grace herself served , poised and polished , but the pairing could have been tightened for a stronger carpet moment.
Olivia Atwood , 9/10 (Suzanne Neville)
Olivia might have delivered her best carpet moment yet in Suzanne Neville. The gown’s structure worked beautifully with a slick low bun that showcased her face and the dress’s lines. Makeup and grooming matched the mood: grown-up, elegant and camera-friendly. My lone critique is the absence of dangling earrings: a moving pair would have added shimmer and softened photos with subtle motion. Even so, the overall effect was refined and confident , a mature, polished red-carpet statement that felt intentional and very well executed.
Toni Laites , 8/10 (To The Nines)
Toni looked radiant in To The Nines , the colour choice was the star, making her eyes pop and complementing her complexion. The updo elevated the styling and the accessories were used intelligently to support rather than overwhelm. This was a cohesive, camera-ready ensemble that read sophisticated. Where it falls short of higher marks is the missing ‘wow’ edge; it’s polished and stylish but not particularly daring. Still, that measured approach worked in her favour: elegant rather than overdone, a dependable and attractive red-carpet look.
Whitney Adebayo , 7.5/10 (Wona Concept)
Whitney presented a clean, bridal-leaning look that was nicely executed overall, with solid hair and makeup choices. The main issue was the very bare neck area: without dangling earrings, a choker or another framing accessory, the space felt unbalanced and left the styling looking slightly unfinished. On a red carpet, negative space needs to be intentional; if you choose minimal jewellery, there should be another element to anchor the look. Whitney’s outfit photographed well, but adding a single statement earring or delicate necklace would have lent the final polish this look needed to feel complete.
