Drew Barrymore’s maturing look: age-appropriate or too “lady who lunches”?

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Drew Barrymore went to a party hosted by Nylon Magazine last night, and this was her look. I was going through the photos of her, and I was kind of amazed by how gorgeous she looked in every single pic. Usually Drew is self-defeating with her styling, mucking up at least one thing, or posing on the red carpet like the hippie-dippy flower child she is. Last night was different – an elegant beaded knee-length dress, beautiful, simple hair and flawless makeup. Is this the Drew we’ve been waiting for? Has she finally grown into the stylish, competent, intelligent, capable woman we’ve been waiting for?

Or is the look too much? Does it age her? Because Drew no longer looks like a 20-something rocker chick/groupie. She looks great for her age (35), but she looks her age too, you know? I don’t know, I really like this. I hope this version of Drew sticks around.

Guess who else was at the Nylon party, by the way? Cue the theme from Jaws:

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Ugh. Peaches. THIS BITCH. Whatever. More pretty pictures of Drew!

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 10: Actress Drew Barrymore arrives to the Nylon and Express' Denim Issue Party at The London Hotel on August 10, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 10: Actress Drew Barrymore arrives to the Nylon and Express' Denim Issue Party at The London Hotel on August 10, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Drew Barrymore and Peaches on August 10, 2010. Credit: WENN.

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  1. Praise St. Angie! says:

    Like her look, LOVE the dress!

    and honestly, though I think she’s one of those oxygen thieves, this is the best I’ve seen Peaches look in a while.

  2. denise says:

    Drew looks great, but someone left powder on her face.

  3. skibunny says:

    Not a big fan of the dress but she looks gorgeous!

  4. Audra says:

    She looks fantastic. Have always loved Drew no matter if she’s crazy or not.

  5. Jo 'Mama' Besser says:

    I like it. When I read ‘lady who lunches’, I thought of arch Noel Coward protagonist who wears caftans, long strings of pearls and turbans or a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting with Chanel two-pieces, short pearls and pill box hats.

    It seems that with clothing, the more you try to hide your age (up or down from the calendar date) the more it shows–and in a desperate way. I don’t like the shoes-at least from the front, but that’s a minor quibble. Definitely better than the bra-less and giant flower shoved behind the ear shenanigans. Those were lame in 1995, and would be lame now.

    Peaches…hair’s an improvement. Don’t know what’s happening the eyeliner. I’ll say no more.

  6. pookie says:

    God I love her hair. I don’t care how she acts, I think it’s great to stay youthful and bubbly – some think it’s hippy dippy, I think it’s enjoying every day she gets on this earth. I feel bad for people who think you have to look/behave/talk a certain way (i.e. grown up) – especially when most of those criticizers are fairly miserable and unfulfilled on a daily basis. Probably because they are so stressed trying to be grown up all the time.

  7. Carey says:

    You can tell that she feels beautiful, look at the way she shines! I love when women look confident….I think it makes them even more beautiful.

  8. Fluffy Kitten Tail says:

    I love Drew, and she looks very pretty.

    Love the dress.

  9. lucy2 says:

    She looks gorgeous, and I can appreciate the work that went into the dress, but I don’t think I’d wear it.
    I like that when she wants to, she can pull out all the stops and look more mature and elegant, but she’s still a jeans and t-shirt girl in regular life.

  10. danielle says:

    Nope, I’m 35 too and I don’t like this look. 35 isn’t THAT old!

  11. Bunny says:

    I think she looks fantastic here. I love this hairstyle on her.

  12. Strawberry says:

    I love her any way, but she looks seriously hot (and stoned) in some of these pics. Less Peaches please!

  13. guesty says:

    she does look good. idy she reminds me of vintage goldie hawn in these pics.

  14. TG says:

    Where did her a** go?

  15. Marjalane says:

    Front of dress is ugly, back is kind of cool. Overall, a little aging for her. Like the grown up hair and classic make-up. Will always hate her lispy voice.

  16. Ann says:

    Drew has been through so much in her life with very little adult guidance it seems. I believe she’s coming in to her own as she matures (I won’t say ages) She’s adorable!

  17. kelbear says:

    This really is the best she has looked in a while. Maybe it’s the hair. It’s not her usual rats nest.

  18. aenflex says:

    Drew looks amazing, I didn’t care for the dress until I saw the back. Smashing. I, er, love Pink Floyd waaayyy too much to mention the other…

  19. original kate says:

    love me some drew. peaches? not so much.

  20. Kazoo81 says:

    she needs to cover up the leg tat.

  21. Ron says:

    Drew looks perfect.

  22. Kitten says:

    “cue the jaws theme” lol!

    Drew Barrymore is ageless. In fact, I think she actually looks better the older she gets. No need to “cat it up” with the fillers/injections etc etc…

  23. koala says:

    drew looks cute; younger, in fact, than she has in years…

    peaches and drew could be the same age. peaches is far too heavy (weight-wise) for her years. i’m predicting that she will look quite bad as she ages.

  24. Fluffy Kitten Tail says:

    @Kitten- Agreed! She gets better with age.

    @Danielle- Wow! You think that she looks old? Ummm, well okay then.

  25. serena says:

    umh no, I don’t like the dress nor her hair. Seems a bit of a mess.
    I like her, she has a nice figure and all but this style isn’t for her. I’m not saying that isn’t appropriate for her age but it’s ugly. bleah, totally.
    And the shoes.. please!

  26. anon says:

    I think she looks great. The only thing that ages her (unnecessarily, IMO) is the hemline. About 2-3″ shorter and this look would have been even better!

  27. sunnyjyl says:

    I agree. She looks gorgeous here. I love her hair in these photos.

  28. jdao says:

    She looks great, but the dress is too old for her.

  29. Tia C says:

    I’ve loved and admired Drew for a long time. She looks fantastic here.

    And say what you will about Peaches, this is the best I’ve EVER seen her look.

  30. NayNay says:

    LOVE IT!

  31. Merry says:

    She is drop dead gorgeous! Wow!

  32. Green Is Good says:

    Why is that hag Peaches relevant again, other than from riding Eli Roth’s pole?

  33. mmf says:

    She looks fantastic. I’ve always liked her. I’ve never understood the tatoo thing though. They look so trashy.
    Especially when your trying to clean up.

  34. Stephie says:

    She looks great to me. Loooove those shoes.

  35. sashavice says:

    What Pookie said.

  36. CB Rawks says:

    I love Drew. But I wouldn’t say hair is flawless when it has eight inches of dark roots growing out.
    *Edit. My bad, you said her makeup was flawless.

  37. Az says:

    Drew looks gorgeous. I want her shoes!!!

  38. daisy424 says:

    Fabulous Drew!

  39. Rosanna says:

    Flawless! Finally!

  40. TeeTee says:

    Drew looks sooo pretty, I just hate that hump in her hair–kinda Jersey Shore and unnatural looking but she looks gorgeous! nonetheless.

  41. OC lady says:

    Well, I really like the dress. It’s rockstar chic without being slutty. At least she didn’t pick black. And, her hair looks gorgeous like that.

  42. Kate says:

    Drew looks lovely.

    And Peaches looks like a wet fart. A shart, if you will.

  43. gg says:

    I think Drew looks bloody gorgeous!

  44. Ruffian9 says:

    I think I might like Drew’s dress better if it were sleeveless…and normal at the back. I’n not sure.

    Liking her hair a lot.

  45. Camille says:

    I think she looks utterly gorgeous. I think that this is the best I have ever seen her look. Love it.

  46. Confuzzle says:

    Drew’s looking great! You all should check out “Whip It”, her directorial debut. Great movie, she did a fab job.

  47. Aurelia says:

    The reason drew looks so extra pretty lately is because she got her horrible jaw altered. Just a few milimeters can make all the difference.

  48. pnw girl says:

    love the colors on her!

  49. malina says:

    white powder again

  50. Truthzbetta says:

    This is the prettiest I’ve ever seen her. Love it when a woman improves with time, as so many do outside Hollywierd Botoxic Freak Lips Land.

    This is how it’s done.

  51. Big Mama says:

    She can do no wrong….

  52. Aqua says:

    I love her bubbly personality, she’s one of my fav. She looks great!