Worst dressed, again? Helen Zille shows off 'Roast' look
Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille has poked fun at her pattern of landing on the 'worst dressed' list when it comes to red carpet events. This comes after she made a glamorous appearance at her Showmax Roast on Friday, 2 May.
The televised event took place at the Sandton Convention Centre during the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.
It will air on the streaming platform later this month.
On her X account, Helen Zille revealed her look for the Showmax Roast.
The former DA leader and now chair of the Federal Council wore a glittering pink gown, thanks to her wardrobe stylist, Janine Schouw.
The dress was made in less than 24 hours.
She posted on X: 'I don't often give much thought about what to wear, which is why I was once awarded the title of 'Worst Dressed Woman in SA' by the late, great Gwen Gill, who authored the society page in the Sunday Times…
'But when you are going to be the 'roastee' at a Roast, you have to rise to the challenge'.
The cheeky politician bemoaned the fact that she had to wear the 'pointiest and shiniest shoes I have ever worn', or had to be 'sewn into' her gown to 'avoid a wardrobe malfunction'.
Despite her past poor taste in fashion, Helen Zille was praised for her classy look.
@ClaireHeckrath: 'Love the look. You carried it off.'
@Mokotjo_Ben: 'You looked stunning, gogo of the nation.'
@MakhaokaneVila1: 'You looked exquisite in the dress. It brought out the feminine side of you. And gave you a personality other than that of a politician.'
Helen Zille's Showmax Roast will premiere on the streaming platform on Friday, 16 May.
Joining the panellists who will roast her are high-profile individuals like broadcast journalist Bongani Bingwa, talk show host Rian van Heerden, TKZee muso Zwai Bala, political commentator JJ Tabane, Real Housewives star Mel Viljoen, satirist Lesego Tlhabi (also known as Coconut Kelz), author Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, and fellow sharp-tongued politician Patricia de Lille.
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