It’s Hollywood’s most prestigious night of the year and also one where I’m glued to the television set to see what the celebrities are wearing. I have to admit, I look forward to watching the Oscars and Golden Globes – where else can the average person so easily see such a wide display of couture? But I have to say, I’m a little disappointed with this year’s selection of dresses. The majority appeared to play it safe with strapless, a-line gowns in neutrals or red. However, there were a few that stood out during the event and had my eye constantly drawn towards them. My favourite outfits for this year’s Oscars are:
5. Halle Berry in Marchesa
Halle Berry at the 2011 Oscars
Marchesa’s been overdone on red carpets, but Berry’s champagne gown with tulle details and crystal beading complements her skin tone amazingly. Her minimal accessories and nude nail polish really complete the look. And the tulle train brings an ethereal quality to the whole ensemble.
4. Amy Adams in L’Wren Scott
Amy Adams at the 2011 Oscars
The more I see this look, the more I like it – Adams in a heavily sequined blue gown from L’Wren Scott’s fall 2011 collection. I would’ve preferred it without the Cartier necklace, though, as I think the sequins is enough of an embellishment on the dress.
L'Wren Scott fall 2011 runway
3. Anne Hathaway in Atelier Versace
Anne Hathaway hosting the 2011 Oscars
With all her multiple outfit changes throughout the night, the one that grabbed my attention the most was Hathaway’s burgundy Atelier Versace dress from spring/summer 2011. I love how the beading wraps around the bodice and extends down the centre of the front of the silk chiffon dress. I was disappointed she didn’t spend more stage time in this one (although her custom made Lanvin tux and sparkly Brian Atwood pumps was a stunning outfit as well).
Atelier Versace spring 2011
Cate Blanchett at the 2011 Oscars
I’m so glad Blanchett took a fashion risk tonight and wore a gown from Givenchy’s spring 2011 couture collection. I thought it was the most unique choice of the evening – the structured shoulder encrusted with yellow and lilac pearls interspersed with crystals. The pleated skirt also flowed in such a gorgeous way when she walked and the back of the dress is amazing as well. Props to the house of Givenchy for creating another dress as memorable as Natalie Portman’s origami-style white frock at the Cannes Film Festival a few years ago.
Givenchy spring 2011
Back of the Givenchy dress
1. Mila Kunis in Elie Saab
Mila Kunis at the 2011 Oscars
It might just be my love for Kunis influencing my pick, but she looked incredible in a lavender silk chiffon gown from Elie Saab’s spring 2011 couture collection. The lace overlays on her chest were a bit strange though – my sister thought they were tattoos at first and I feared a wardrobe malfunction when she took the stage. But I thought it was a flawless look otherwise.
Elie Saab spring 2011 couture runway
Agree or disagree? Comment with your favourites.
[Red-carpet photos from The Fashion Spot. Runway photos from Style.]
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