Legs, Legs and More Legs on Display at Grammys 2017

A lot of legs made an appearance at the 59th Grammy Awards, making for a powerful display of female sensuality.
Divyani Rattanpal
Fashion
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Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre on Sunday, 12 February 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP/ Jordan Strauss)


Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre on Sunday, 12 February 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP/ Jordan Strauss)
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There was an uninhibited, proud display of the leg at the 59th Grammy Awards, laying the ground for a very powerful display of female sensuality.

Perhaps it was mere coincidence that so many of these strong, gorgeous female celebrities were simultaneously exhibiting their legs on the red carpet. But to us, it drove home a powerful political statement on female sexuality.

That glamour can indeed be powerful. Especially when you flash your lithe legs in daring thigh-high slit gowns, with the whole world watching. An unbridled display of the power of glamour, isn’t it?

And you know what? The confidence it takes to be comfortable with one’s own sexuality makes it the perfect way to irritate those who still deny the power of femininity.

Why, didn’t Celine Dion look rather spectacular in her emerald green gown with her thigh-high slit heightening the power glam quotient?

Celine Dion arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Katharine McPhee, too, added some glamour to her black gown with a massive slit.

Presenter Katharine McPhee poses in the press room at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Glam diva Laverne Cox took things to another level with her bold, safety-pin dress. Her legs, however, made the biggest statement that night.

Laverne Cox introduces a performance by Metallica and Lady Gaga at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Maren Morris performs “Once” at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Katy Perry flashed her leg and looked every bit the diva she is.

Katy Perry arrives at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards - Universal Music Group After Party at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Never one to shy away from exhibiting her gorgeous body, J Lo did not disappoint this time either.

  Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Beyonce’s sister Solange showed off her gorgeous legs in her stunning gold gown.

Solange Knowles arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Maren Morris’s dress was powerfully feminine. We liked it very much.

Maren Morris arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Skylar Grey’s simple white-collared dress received a dramatic redefinition with her stunning cut.

Skylar Grey arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Carrie Underwood channeled her inner diva with a stunning red number. The slit added a lot of oomph to her dress.

Carrie Underwood arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Kristin Cavallari, too, looked hot as hell in her black gown.

Kristin Cavallari arrives at the 59th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

You know why this is important? Because back home in India, we are often slut-shamed for wearing clothes that reveal our legs. Let’s take some inspiration from our pop culture goddesses and be more comfortable in our bodies. Because ladies, the time has come to exercise our bodily autonomy.

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Published: 13 Feb 2017,06:04 PM IST

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