Christina Aguilera At The Skyrim Launch, Leggings Are Not Trousers

Posted: 09/11/11

Philippa Warr

Follow: Alexander Mcqueen, Christina Aguilera, Fashion, Louboutin, Versace

Here is Christina Aguilera. She is attending the launch party for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at Los Angeles' Belasco Theatre. It is a Tuesday night in November and there is a chill in the air. Her hands are raised and the shrug of her shoulders appears to express a certain "No, I don't know why I'm here either" vibe.

Christina Aguilera at the Skyrim launch, leggings are not trousers Photo: Getty

Is Xtina perhaps a lifelong fan of the Elder Scrolls series? Did she spend endless hours playing Morrowind (Elder Scrolls III) during the Justified/Stripped concert tour of 2003? Did she delay the release of her Back to Basics album in order to fit in a few more hours wandering round the ruins and caverns in the fourth instalment of the series, Oblivion? Did she, maybe, just do a voice for the game?

No.

Alas, she is there because she is famous and we are not there because we are not famous DESPITE the fact that some of us booked the following week off work just to play the thing. Ahem.

In case you were wondering about the fashion side of things rather than fuming at the injustices of life, Xtina is wearing a Versace jacket and an Alexander McQueen vest. The boots are Louboutin and leggings are still not trousers.

Sigh.

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In case you need to keep warm in a fake snowdrift at a game launch this winter, why not check out the gallery below:

The Perfect 10: Autumn/Winter Coats & Jackets

If you're after some more formal outwear to update your autumn wardrobe with, then this tailored blazer from Reiss could be just the ticket. Taral relaxed fit jacket, £195, available to buy from <a href="http://www.reissonline.com/shop/womens/casual_jackets/taral/taupe/ ">Reiss</a>
It can turn pretty cold pretty quickly, and when it does, you'll be glad you're able to snuggle up in this faux-fur belted jacket from Next. It never hurts to be prepared... Neutral faux fur belted jacket, £55, available to buy from <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/x4888s5#729031x48">Next</a>
No outwear round-up would be complete without a token Burberry buy - this season we're coveting this cosy-looking duffle coat. Burberry Brit double duffle coat, £595, available to buy from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=62673283&pID=3556&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26mid%3D35725%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Ematchesfashion%252Ecom%252Ffcp%252Fproduct%252FMatches%252DFashion%252FCoats%252Fburberry%252Dbrit%252DBUR%252DB%252DMINSTEAD%252D36994%252Dcoats%252DCAMEL%252F49945">Matches</a>
Tapping this season's luxe English Heritage trend, French Connection's bow-front tweed coat is not only perfect for the office, but will make you the envy of all your colleagues. Tweed bow-neck coat, £165, available to buy from <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Coats+And+Jackets/70YK6/Tweed+Bow+Neck+Coat.htm">French Connection</a>
We had our eye on this velvet-trim bouclé jacket even before Duchess Kate snapped one up during her recent Topshop shopping spree. We think that makes us love it even more. Well, if it's good enough for K-Middy... Velvet trim bouclé jacket, £65, available to buy from <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2664733&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208526&parent_categoryId=203984&pageSize=20 ">Topshop</a>
For those of you who prefer a longer-sillhouette, we promise you'll fall head-over-heels in love with this MaxMara cotton-satin coat with pretty bow-festooned belt. We already have. MaxMara Pianoforte cotton satin coat, £645, available to buy from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=57687713&pID=3556&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26mid%3D35725%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Ematchesfashion%252Ecom%252Ffcp%252Fproduct%252FMatches%252DFashion%252FCoats%252Fmaxmara%252Dpianoforte%252DPF%252DB%252DDENTICE%252Dcoats%252DSAND%252F49479">Matches</a>
The ultimate wow-factor coat comes courtesy of Jaeger and this dramatic red find. Not the most chiconomic of purchases, granted, but it'll last you for seasons to come. The Cambridge Coat, £450, available to buy from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=69033153&pID=4045&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26mid%3D35491%26murl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Ejaeger%252Eco%252Euk%252Findex%252Ecfm%253Fpage%253D1013%2526productid%253D580014B%2526productvarid%253D580014B%252D03200%252D12 ">Jaeger</a>
You can't hit the high street without being confronted by a quilted jacket at the moment - choose a belted design like this one from Oasis to nip you in at the waist and prevent looking too bulky. Quilted faux fur collar wax jacket, £70, available to buy from <a href="http://www.oasis-stores.com/Quilted-Faux-Fur-Collar-Wax-Jacket/Jackets-&-Coats/oasis/fcp-product/3930012228">Oasis</a>
For when it's not quite cold enough for a big thick coat, but too chilly to go sans cover-up entirely, you can't go wrong with a classic blazer. This silk-blend jacket from Marc by Marc Jacobs will stand the test of time. Marc by Marc Jacobs Ursula cotton and silk-blend blazer, £375, available to buy from <a href="http://shopping.mydaily.co.uk/redirect.php?prodID=55237593&pID=3479&dest=http://click.linksynergy.com%2Ffs-bin%2Fclick%3Fid%3DRgXf7X27eGE%26offerid%3D205736.112459%26type%3D15%26subid%3D0" target="_blank">Net-a-porter</a>
Leather is very much back with a vengeance for Autumn/Winter, and the only way to wear it is with contrasting colours and textures. H&M very kindly does all the hard work for us in one chic garment. Leather jacket with woven sleeves, £79.99, available to buy from <a href="http://www.hm.com/gb/product/93503?article=93503-A ">H&M</a>