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Rooney Mara

Wednesday Feb 22 2012

Rooney Mara says fashion has to be "comfortable" or she won't wear it.

The star has explained that she always follows her instincts when it comes to choosing red carpet outfits and needs to feel relaxed in an ensemble.

With the Oscars just around the corner, the best actress nominee said she doesn't care about other people's opinions on her style.

"I don't think about it [choosing a dress] in terms of what people say or like or think. I try to find something that I feel comfortable in. I do like fashion, but if it's not comfortable, I won't wear it," Rooney told USA Today.

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe agrees with the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star.

The fashion expert said while the perfect frock should be unique and fabulous, the most important factor is that the star feels confident in the outfit.

The stylist famously created Anne Hathaway's eight Oscar looks when she co-hosted the awards ceremony last year.

"Your client has to be happy and feel beautiful. There are so many people scrutinizing the red carpet that it's about having fun and playing with something original, something couture, something interesting, but also giving people what they want: a glamorous Hollywood moment," she said.

The TV fashion pro added that finding the perfect Oscar gown is a "challenge".

Rachel explained that the ideal dress to wow on the red carpet with is edgy yet accessible at the same time.

"The challenge is doing something new and interesting, something someone hasn't done before, something you haven't seen a million times before," Rachel said.

"You have to find that combination of accessibility and being fashion forward. And of course, it's the Oscars, so you have to be glamorous."

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