# Sequined Power Frocks Blake Lively in Balmain Authoritative 'Paillette' Dress at Emmys After-Party By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-22 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blake-lively-in-balmain References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/s--Blake-Lively-in-Balmain-at-the-61st-Annual-Emmy-Awards-HBO-afterparty-Sept-09-3729-1.html) Sequins don’t have to look garish! Just look at Blake Lively in Balmain. She wore the designer’s ‘Paillette’ dress for the Emmy Awards after-party and looked pretty darn sophisticated—even authoritative (although I think the shoulder pads may have had something to do with it). The ‘Paillette’ dress features black [sequins all over](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin), with a super plunging neckline, 3/4 sleeves and sharp shoulders. It could have looked tawdry but Lively tamed it with [simple green jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags), [cutout heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski) and a chic, braided pony-tail. So, if you’re ever wondering how to wear sequins, just think back to Blake Lively in Balmain! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sequined Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create sequined clothing that looks sophisticated and authoritative. - **Elegant Sequin Styling:** Potential for fashion stylists to offer guidance on how to wear sequins in a classy and stylish way. - **Sequin Accessories:** Rise in demand for sequin accessories like jewelry and shoes to complement sequined outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers can capitalize on the trend by creating sequined clothing that exudes sophistication and authority. - **Fashion Styling:** Stylists can offer their expertise on how to style sequined clothing in an elegant and fashionable manner. - **Accessory Design:** Opportunity for accessory designers to create sequin accessories that complement and enhance the overall look of a sequined outfit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Embellished Holiday Party Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-party-edit.md) - [Chic Satin Blazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satin-blazer.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Sequin-Adorned Vibrant Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin.md) - [Opulent Holiday Apparel Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-3.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Elegant Holiday-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamites-2023-holiday-collection.md)