Since when is a flower mesh frou-frou evening gown considered the right stage attire for an upcoming pop star? On Sunday the winner of Australian Idol , Natalie Gauci, looked dressed for a teen debut rather than decked out to bring the Opera House roof down. Meanwhile, her rival, Matt Corby, worked the stage in cool black drain pipe jeans, an oversized T-shirt and fedora. No question who won the style award on the night. Let it be said that George Gross, who created the $2899 gown, has built a successful fashion empire dressing Australian women over the decades.

But sorry, George, it just wasn't quite right on the night.