Part 2 of my Oscar round up…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an event that Meryl Streep has attended where she hasn’t just blown me away with her grace. She outshone many actresses half her age in a golden Lanvin gown, which very appropriately complimented her 3rd best actress Oscar. Again, take note Hollywood; this is how you age with grace.
I can’t have been the only to have been anxiously waiting the arrival of Michelle Williams on the red carpet, having at a roller coaster ride of looks this season. She divided opinions in a bright Louis Vuitton gown. I personally love this look on her. It’s still very much tailored to her style, but the added detail of the peplum skirt and vividness of the colour, that looks great with her slightly light hair shade, really helps this look stand out.
There were two actresses who made my jaw hit the floor. Cameron Diaz glowed in a gorgeous Gucci Premiere gown. This is such an improvement for Cameron and it’s almost like her newly cropped hair-do has given her a new lease on life. Angeline Jolie was equally as breathtaking in a black Atelier Versace dress. The colour and fit of the gown is no surprise for those who have followed Angelina’s red carpet fashion over the years, but there was something about her at this event that felt so different. She seemed happy and confident and worked the gown so well.
Two gorgeous glittering gowns came from Kate Mara (sister to Rooney Mara) and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. Kate’s Jack Guisso Couture gown was beautifully bohemian, I love the soft feel of this whole look. Octavia worked an embellished Tadashi Shoji gown.
Two disappointing looks in a sea of gorgeous Oscar looks came from some surprising candidates. After her Rodarte gown whilst pregnant look at last year’s awards, Natalie Portman simply blended into the background in her vintage Dior gown. The look felt way too informal for an event like the Oscars, sorry Natalie! Sandra Bullock is usually so on point when it comes to her Oscar looks, but her Marchesa gown (can’t believe I’m actually putting down a Marchesa gown * sobs *) just doesn’t work here, the top half of the gown looks ill fitting and actually makes Sandra look wider.
Tina Fey and Glenn Close were much better looks. Glenn is another example of a woman who has aged so gracefully. I love her Zac Posen gown and the addition of the matching green jacket. Tina’s greatly improved on the red carpet and I love her peplum Carolina Herrera gown.
And finally we’ll end with the gorgeous Penelope Cruz. She embodied everything glamorous about the Oscars in Armani Prive, because as much as I crave the modern, minimalist and daring, there’s nothing quite like a classic Grace Kelly-esque look to get people’s attention.
[All photos via Zimbio]
