Shailene Woodley turned heads at the 2026 Emmys in a plunging periwinkle top paired with beaded gold Balenciaga pants, burgundy opera gloves, and a gemstone necklace. The look sparked a full-on debate online, with reactions ranging from obsessed to straight-up harsh. But her stylist Karla Welch wasn’t about to let the negativity slide.
Welch took to Threads on Tuesday to address the criticism head-on, writing that while opinions and conversation are fair game, being“super rude and mean”says more about the critics than it does about the outfit. She even shared a playful“Trigger Warning”photo of the look and gave a shoutout to Balenciaga creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Welch, whose client list includes Olivia Wilde, Karlie Kloss, Sarah Paulson, and Justin and Hailey Bieber, clearly isn’t sweating the noise.
Meanwhile, Woodley had plenty to celebrate. She took home an Emmy for her guest role on“Paradise”and later swapped the glam for a loose black graphic tee at the after-parties. She also reportedly had a“deep”conversation with Olivia Munn at the show, adding another layer to a night full of headlines.
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