Jessica Alba's sheer playfulness
Usher may have stolen the show with his wardrobe malfunction at the recent Clinton Foundation Gala, but Jessica Alba made a sartorial impression as well. The actress, who gave birth to her second child a little more than two months ago, attended the event at the Hollywood Palladium on the arm of her husband, Cash Warren. (She can be heard next in the animated film "Escape From Planet Earth," which is scheduled for release in 2012.) She looked trim and dainty in a pleated blue suede skirt, sheer blouse and black tights. She accessorized with a fuzzy black clutch and deep purple heels. The blue and purple created a soft, warm color palette and the blouse gave the outfit a sense of whimsy. Alba's skirt is a great length for any number of occasions such as a cocktail party or even a regular workday. For a similar style, get the curved-hem pleated skirt from Topshop.com for $70 or the grosgrain waist pleated skirt from Thelimited.com for $14.99. For a style that's a tad...