Kaley Cuoco Nails the Dress-Over-Pants Trend at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards

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If you asked us to start naming off some of the controversial trends, it wouldn’t take too long until we got to the “dress and pants combination.” Of course, this pairing isn’t exactly new.

The pairing of pants and dresses seems to pop up a few times every year, and this year definitely saw several offenders. We think it’s pretty hard to wear this trend well, but Kaley Cuoco recently showed she knows how to wear a dress over pants.

Kaley Cuoco stuns with soft, natural makeup and effortless hair at the 2016 Critics' Choice AwardsKaley Cuoco stuns with soft, natural makeup and effortless hair at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on December 11, 2016 (Credit: Michael Boardman / WENN)

Not only did Kaley wear this trend well, but she also wore it phenomenally. The actress debuted her version of the dress-and-pants combo at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica.

Kaley Cuoco turns heads in a ruffled pink Noon by Noor dress paired with cigarette pants and Stuart Weitzman sandalsKaley Cuoco turns heads in a ruffled pink Noon by Noor dress paired with cigarette pants and Stuart Weitzman sandals (Credit: Michael Boardman / WENN)

Kaley was dressed by celebrity stylist and “Fashion Police” host Brad Goreski. The stylist opted to put Kaley in Noon by Noor’s pink look from the brand’s 2017 Spring collection.

Kaley Cuoco's feet in nude Stuart Weitzman 'Courtesan' sandalsKaley Cuoco’s feet in nude Stuart Weitzman ‘Courtesan’ sandals (Credit: Michael Boardman / WENN)

The ruffled high-low top featured a long train, and when paired with cuffed cigarette pants? It was perfect from every angle.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook make a stylish couple on the blue carpet at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards, with Kaley in a pink ruffled Noon by Noor ensemble and Karl in a classic black tuxedoKaley Cuoco and Karl Cook make a stylish couple on the blue carpet at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards, with Kaley in a pink ruffled Noon by Noor ensemble and Karl in a classic black tuxedo (Credit: Michael Boardman / WENN)

Kaley absolutely owned the look, and it’s clear from the photos that she knew it too. Even Brad Goreski, who seldom shares his clients’ outfits on Instagram, couldn’t resist posting a picture of her stunning ensemble.

The actress brought her boyfriend, Karl Cook, to the awards night.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook share a quiet moment at the 2016 Critics' Choice AwardsKaley Cuoco and Karl Cook share a quiet moment at the 2016 Critics’ Choice Awards (Credit: Kaley Cuoco’s Instagram)

The stylist finished Kaley’s look with a pair of Stuart Weitzman “Courtesan” sandals. It’s not the first time we see her in these heels.

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Stuart Weitzman Courtesan Sandals

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