The 82nd Annual Academy Awards Fashion Watch
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards is the pinnacle of awards shows! It is the most glamorous and celebrated night in Hollywood. This year, the biggest surprise of the night was The Hurt Locker winning Best Picture! I thought that Avatar was a shoo-in for that award. Also, Katheryn Bigelow won for Best Director for The Hurt Locker. She was the first woman ever to receive that prestigious honor!
Oscar night is a chance for designers to showcase their most elaborate gowns on Hollywood’s finest actresses. This year did not disappoint! While there were a few dresses that were lacking, the majority of women really looked decadent and fabulous.
The big fashion trend of the night were the pale, muted pastel colored gowns. Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Demi Moore, and Anna Kendrick all worked this trend by wearing feminine dresses in soft colors that did not overwhelm. There were a few pops of color, but bold color was not the main trend of the night. Metallic dresses were a hit- especially Sandra Bullock in her gorgeous gold Marchesagown. She looked like an Oscar winner!
Another trend that I noticed was the abundance of actresses who wore their hair up and pulled back. There were so many up-dos! This marked a dramatic change from the soft, flowing waves that we have seen in the last few years. Fucshia lips also made a statement on the red carpet. I love the look of more substantial make-up especially when the colors of the dresses are muted.
I had quite a few best dressed nominees for the night. I am going to narrow it down to four gorgeous women. Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana, Miley Cyrus, and Vera Farmiga. My honorable mentions go to:Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, Sandra Bullock, and Amanda Seyfried.
Demi Moore looked absolutely breathtaking in her tiered, blush colored Atelier Versace gown. The dress fit her perfectly and showcased her flawless figure. She looked sophisticated and sexy at the same time. Demi has certainly discovered the fountain of youth!
I know a lot of people will hate Zoe Saldana’s risky choice, but I thought she nailed it! Her Givenchy gown was a piece of art and the effect was pure drama on the red carpet. I loved the gorgeous, metallic bodice and the lilac color. The gown featured a beautiful ombre color palette as it deepened to a rich purple at the bottom. I think she was daring and deserves to be recognized for it.
Miley Cyrus surprised me because I thought she looked amazing and age appropriate! Her gown was a custom made champagne-colored silk and tulle strapless bustier bodice gown designed by Jenny Packham. Miley pulled it off and managed to look worlds better than some of her peers.
Vera Farmiga wore a fabulous bright berry Marchesa gown with ruffle detail around the bodice and through out the skirt. She looked like a movie star. The dress color and design was amazing and I was grateful to see some rich color on the red carpet.
My choices for worst dressed were Charlize Theron (in Dior) and Diane Kruger (in Chanel Haute Couture). I was so disappointed because these women are show-stoppingly beautiful and usually make all of the right fashion choices on the red carpet.
Charlize’s dress was a gorgeous purple color but the design was all wrong. The different colored floral bodice that emphasized her breasts just drew the attention away from her stunning face.
Diane’s dress looked like it didn’t fit her at all. The structure of the dress didn’t work for her figure. I love Chanel, but this dress was an example of what not to wear. It was a complete let down because she can honestly wear almost anything!
One thing is for sure, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards highlighted fashion’s most sought after trends on Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses!
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