As she makes yet another fashion howler, why can't Ms Paltrow just dress her age? Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the most beautiful women in the world. But put her on a red carpet and she turns into the worst kind of fashion victim, says Liz Jones.

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Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the most beautiful women in the world. But put her on a red carpet and she turns into the worst kind of fashion victim, says Liz Jones.

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