Fashion From the Brownlow Awards and NRL

Gordon, 26, the fiancee of former Sydney Swans powerbroker and struck-off medico Geoffrey Edelsten, 65, made a jaw-dropping fashion statement in the plunging, black, sheer, beaded, showgirl ensemble, complete with Swarovski Crystal-encrusted bra, at the footy gala on Monday.

Gordon said the flashy frock was originally designed to be worn without the Crystal bra.

“You can wear the dress without the bra, but it is a little sheer,” she admitted.

Geoffrey Edelsten and Brynne Gordon at the 2009 Brownlow Medal, Crown Casino.

“You should have seen me in the fitting room when I first tried it on. I walked out and was like, ‘Umm, I think it needs a little something more’.”

Rebecca Twigley, famous beau of Fev’s teammate Chris Judd, pulled another classy number out of the bag to continue her reign as Queen of the Brownlows.

Twigley was in her favourite couture courtesy of J’Aton, a soft pink fairy dress that made the most of her enviable figure, with jewellery by Myer.

Twigley is always the one the media and viewers keep an eye on since her dazzling scarlet turn in 2004. However, the WA model said she tries not to feel pressure to repeat the trick, so she can just concentrate on enjoying the night.

Of course, Brownlow Medal Night used to be about AFL That was before a diamond-encrusted G-string, and Twigley wore that red dress.

The Brownlow red carpet is more polished. Flashing too much flesh draws criticism and lousy designs live in memories longer than the event.

Standing out because you have good taste and an eye for fashion trends is much more difficult.

Lisa Lloyd and Tania Hird were stunning, but Tania Minnici’s (now Buckley) bejewelled 2001 G-string put Brownlow fashion on the agenda.

The Brownlow red carpet is more polished. Flashing too much flesh draws criticism and lousy designs live in memories longer than the event.

Standing out because you have good taste and an eye for fashion trends is much more difficult.

2009 NRL Dally M Awards

The colours of the rainbow … the wives and girlfriends at the 2009 NRL Dally M Awards held at The State Theatre. Picture: Noel Kessel