Since February has nearly met its end, that means we have all survived another awards season, culminating in the Oscars- one of the most loved and reviled television events of the year. While most people will casually look up the results of the show later to chat about them in the office, I feel like not that many people excitedly tune into the show anymore. Perhaps it’s because of how stinking regressive it all is (I mean, have you seen that graphic going around that has the amount of lines spoken by female actors vs. male actors in Best Picture winning films? It’s staggering!). Or perhaps it’s because the show is just. so. long. and if we’re being honest with ourselves, we probably only care about like the top 4 awards anyways, so it isn’t worth sitting through the rest of the dog and pony show.
Anyways, this post isn’t about how much nobody cares about the Oscars. It’s about the FASHUN people- did you forget what website you were on? It’s red carpet judgment time and my takes are coming in hot.
Honestly, the red carpet looks were pretty dang good this time. I liked most of them, surprisingly! I feel like people really amped up their fashion choices here and everything started to look a little less prom-y (thank goodness!). Plus, it’s always fun to see the latest couture looks find their way into the real world. Read on to see my favorite and least favorite looks from the evening.
HOTS
Kacey Musgraves in Giambattista Valli Couture
Pink taffeta/tulle has been having a huge moment in fashion lately, and if you know anything about my style proclivities, you can probably predict that I freaking love it! This one is just so fluffy and whimsical- I adore the statement shoulders!
Rachel Weisz in Givenchy Couture
Latex??? On the red carpet? I’m here for it! I love Weisz’s neutral makeup and simple hair, too, because it really lets the red dress speak its own language. I’ll sum up my opinion like this: I would wear it.
Tessa Thompson in Chanel
The simplicity of this look is so charming and it looks so good on her! The sleekness of the black with the gold details is so dreamy, and I love the peplum on the hips and hemline!
Lady Gaga in Alexander McQueen
First of all, it’s Lady Gaga, and when have I ever not approved of her look? The minimalism of this allows her to shine through in all of her Lady Gaga-ness. And those structured, architectural hips? Just incredible. I love it. *Italian chef kiss*
Gemma Chan in Valentino Couture
Another major pink dress moment that I am practically salivating over. The ruffled color! The full, dramatic silhouette! The pockets! The cookies Chan brought in her pockets! (Yes, she really brought cookies with her!) – All amazing.
Elsie Fisher in Thom Browne
Wow, Elsie is really slaying me with this look. I’m 100% here for women wearing suits on the red carpet- it’s just so damn chic! And look at those shiny boots and that necklace/tie/collar under the collar! It’s all so good, it makes me want to be her BFF so she can share all of her style secrets with me!
Billy Porter in Christian Siriano
So you thought I would write an article about the Oscars red carpet without mentioning Billy Porter’s fabulous, gender-bending ballgown, huh? Well you thought wrong! It just blows my mind when people push the envelope and work to change what is considered the “norm,” which is basically arbitrary anyways. Bravo, Billy! Keep being you!
NOTS
Emilia Clarke in Balmain
The glitz and soft pink/purple color of this pretty dress are not what I have an issue with- it’s the unflattering way the dress is draped in the abdomen area that ruins the whole look. It’s honestly a little tragic 🙁
Tina Fey in Vera Wang
I love Tina Fey, but this dress is just too plain for the red carpet. Like my main complaint with most of my least favorite looks, it just reminds me of a prom dress. There isn’t anything fantastic and showstopping about it, and if the Oscars red carpet isn’t the place to be as extra as possible, I don’t know where is.
Maya Rudolph in ???
So, I know you must be thinking “Why is this look in the ‘Nots’ when this is another frilly, pink dress?” Well, there is something here that just isn’t working for me. It may be the dated floral print, or the half-hearted ruffles. Or maybe it’s the cape that seems a little out of place. I’m just not sure.
Lucy Boynton in ???
Lucy Boynton has been killing the red carpets this award season with so many fun and whimsical looks that made her seem like even MORE of a gorgeous, ethereal, otherworldy goddess than she normally is. This dress is just bland. It’s fine, but when compared to her other looks, it just falls short.
That’s all, folks! Were you satisfied with the results of the Oscars this year? I’m just glad that Lady Gaga won an award, no matter how small and insignificant of an award it was! Award season is over now, so if you’re a fan of this series, you’ll have to wait a while for the next one. Stay tuned for other content, though!
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