Best Dressed Boomers at the Golden Globes

As for Lady Gaga’s turn to the Hollywood of yesteryear, the fashionista has clued in that sometimes a classic look can pack a punch.

Something that ladies of a certain vintage know all too well. Both Helen Mirren in a simple black gown and Judith Light in a white tuxedo were both knock-outs on the red carpet in timeless looking fashions.

We round up some of the best-dressed boomer actresses of the evening. Click through to see our top picks!

In an evening that was dominated with many a white gown, it was refreshing to see a different take on the white trend with this classic tuxedo look.

When you’re wearing more than a million dollars worth of diamonds, you need a simple but elegant black dress to act as a discreet backdrop.

Always a red carpet winner, the actress wows once again in a blush pink twenties-style gown that featured cascades of delicate fringe. It was unusual and not a typical red carpet gown and kudos to Blanchett for marching to her own beat.

If you weren’t dazzled by the mustard yellow gown with the thigh high slit the singer/actress wore, you would have noticed the 200 carats of Harry Winston diamonds. The mustard yellow was an unusual choice for a red carpet gown but it worked on her. The capelet gave it a touch of drama and the leg baring slit, well, that make it pure J.Lo.

The internet had a blast making fun of this gown, comparing the ruffles to a variety of things from sea shells to doilies. But however you look at it, the legendary actress carried it off with panache. Besides, it added a certain amount of dramatic flair to an otherwise simple column gown.

This elegant emerald green gown featured long chiffon ruffles cascading from her shoulders – a great alternative to the many capes that showed up on the red carpet.

The legendary model and Mick Jagger’s ex – now dating Rupert Murdoch – looked strikingly elegant in a black gown. The chiffon sleeves kept it from being overly matronly.

In inky blue, this gown was covered in star-like embellishments, giving the actress a glittering glow. Of particular note, the loose hanging sleeves almost act like a shawl, offering not just coverage but ease and comfort.

Bought off the rack, the body-hugging gown flatters the actress’ toned body and the black floral appliques were discreet and add a touch of whimsy and romance to the navy blue gown.

While most women of a certain age seek gowns with sleeves for coverage, if you have toned arms like the age-defying Bassett, you want to show them off. And the eye-popping tangerine colour shows off her flawless skin.