News Julia Roberts Is a Modern-Day Cruella de Vil in a Color-Block Cape By Isabel Jones Isabel Jones Instagram Twitter Isabel is an Oregon-born and Brooklyn-based writer and editor with a special interest in pop culture and pretty much any product that has ever been featured on Shark Tank. Prior to working at InStyle, Isabel attended New York University and held internships at various magazines, including Cosmopolitan, NYLON, and Us Weekly. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 14, 2019 Pin Share Tweet Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. All hail the reigning queen of the pants-cape — yes, you read that correctly. Steve Granitz/Getty Images Julia Roberts is sashaying her way into 2019 with a new favorite silhouette: well-tailored pants trailed by a skirt, hence a cape-like silhouette, i.e. … a PANTS CAPE. The Homecoming star experimented with this style at the Golden Globes as well, arriving at the awards show in a one-shoulder golden-beige Stella McCartney gown with a set of black trousers built in. Steve Granitz/Getty Images Reprising the silhouette, the Best Actress in a Drama Series nominee took to the blue carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday in a black Louis Vuitton tuxedo gown with white trousers, the skirt of her pants-cape lined with embellished etchings. Steve Granitz/Getty Images Looking a modern-day (and totally fur-free) Cruella de Vil, Roberts accessorized her color-block ensemble with a diamond choker and black platform pumps, her blonde locks straight and parted down the middle. Though the Oscar winner didn’t take home an award either night, the prize for comfiest attendee has Roberts written all over it. In the words of the actress’s stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, “#WeLikePants.” Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit