Although the black tuxedo pant suit seen on Anne Hathaway for the Bride Wars premiere and on Katherine Heighl at the People’s Choice Awards was heavily derided by fashionistas, I must confess that I didn’t mind the look.

Here’s why:

Argument #1)  Black is a great way to make things pop.   Black is a very conservative color so the rest of the outfit is left to shine.  There is no denying that my attention was instantly drawn to  Anne’s Christian Louboutin Mirrored Very Galaxy Platform pump ($1295 at Saks) and Katherine Heighl’s pumps (anyone know who the designer is btw?) .

It was also equally hard to miss the mega-watt smiles, hair, and jewelry on these starlets.

Argument #2: Black goes with everything. Similar to argument #1 where your accessories get to pop, imagine the fun, colorful shoes, handbags, and accessories you’ll get to wear like the Kate Spade Hart in Multi Colored Python ($166 at Zappos.

Argument #3: Black is a slimming color.  Coming off the holidays, it is no wonder that Anne and Katherine both chose to wear this look in January.  What a great way to look fab and hide the holiday flab.

Argument #4: Stay warm but formal.   Unless your dress is layered or the flash of the lighbulbs is warming, it must be quite chilly to wear a strapless dress.  It doesn’t make sense that men get to stay warm in their suits but women cannot.

Argument #5: I can see the shoes! Being that this is a shoe blog, of course I want to see the shoes.  When long beautiful formal dresses are on display, one can only hope for an occassional flash.

Argument #6: Black transcends time and occassion. It’s an easy way to go from office attire, cocktail, or formal and the look works for women of all ages.

Now, of course everything is good in moderation.  It would be refreshing to see Diane Keaton in something other than a suit, but I’m absolutely fine with the sisterhood of the pantsuits on the red carpet look.

Images via: Celebutopia.net