By NICKY CHAMP
It’s the morning after the biggest award ceremony in Hollywood, so naturally we want to dissect the biggest fashion and beauty trends from the night. Deciding who nailed (and who failed) the red carpet must clearly be one of today’s priorities.
But don’t let my opinions sway you, I want to know who gets your vote for best dressed. And if you’re wrestling with your conscience about whether or not it’s possible to discuss celebrity fashion without being ‘anti-women’, do not fear – click here to read Mia’s awesome column about it today.
It could be that everyone is so terrified of ending up on worst dressed lists at the actual awards night that they play it safe or more specifically play it strapless. Consequently, those of us at the Mamamia office were completely underwhelmed by the Oscars red carpet fashion and I was forced (forced, who am I kidding? It was great fun) to delve into the Oscars after parties to find my hot list.
Thankfully the fashion got more exciting at the after parties, as most celebs changed into party frocks and it seemed the pressure was off the other A-Listers to get it right: Heidi Klum I’m looking at you.
Right, lets get straight to it (and scroll down for a breakdown of the trends):
Fashion
TREND BREAKDOWN
STRAPLESS
The dress style that only suits a narrow percentage of the population was worn by well, nearly everyone: Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, Amy Adams, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Kerry Washington… we could go on and on. Actually, there were so many sleeveless frocks on the red carpet we started to wonder if there was a fabric shortage in Hollywood.
Plus an honorable mention goes to Helen Hunt who wore a strapless navy dress from H&M (a cheap European chain store) and accesorised it with $700K worth diamonds – as you do. Although as one Mamamia commenter pointed out it could’ve done with a bit of an iron.
WHITE
You could’ve easily mistaken the Oscars red carpet for a bridal convention last night. Celebs like Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart ticked off two trends at once wearing white AND strapless. Expect to see these three looks on fashion forward brides in Spring.
BACK JEWELLERY
I don’t know about this one. I mean, in theory it seems like a good idea; if you’ve got a good back, you should flaunt it – decorate it even. But I think Anne Hathaway’s dress had too much going on with the satin straps to showcase the incredible piece. And Jennifer Lawrence’s necklace – while stunning- seemed like it had accidentally slipped back and she hadn’t got around to readjusting it.
Top Comments
LOVED J-Lawrence dress/dresses - the after party dress was flash and fun.
Amy Adams looks tired and over-it in a cant be bothered kind of way?
Jen Anniston & Reese Witherspoon I LOVED the colours, Royal Blue and Orange!
Anne Hathaway looks like the dresses were wearing her.
Marissa Tomei hair out was a good choice I think. 1000 points for jumpsuit!
Ps where is Jasmine? Her fashion writing is great.