Sunday evening was the Academy Awards, the glitziest red carpet shebang of the awards season. This year was a wonderful parade of pretty ladies, and gorgeous gowns, without to many faux pas.
A top trend was 1930’s-esque column silhouettes, with many modern updates. Amy Adams made full colored glitter surprisingly divine, and was a great pairing with her red bombshell hair. Gwyneth Paltrow, Celine Dion, and Cate Blanchett were three blonds whose figures were flattered by variations on the sleek style.
Whimsical, puffed up trains were another “big” hit. The feathers on Hilary Swank’s Gucci gown were stopped from swallowing her by the wall of glittering silver molded to her amazing body. While I can see why some may not like this piece, Swank has such a strong commanding, yet feminine aura about her that the dress seemed to reflect. Halley Berry pulled the look off best with a nude Marchesafroth. Her hair stylist really captured the swirling, multi dimensional look of the piece.
A not so successful version was the Charles James piece worn by Marissa Tomei. Beautiful structure up top, and in a classic navy the amount of volume just below the hip looked like she’d thrown an oversized crinoline on as a last minute accessory. Perhaps it was the full severity of the look of Sharon Stone wearing a dress inspired by Black Swan, but I’d keep an eye on her to make sure there’s not a dagger in her shiny clutch.
The film did have a good influence thought on stars Mila Kunis, and Natalie Portman; showing one can be smashingly well dressed as either the youthful sex bomb, or glowing mother to be. Proving once again that a little chiffon, and artful draping are glamour classics.
By Devon Burrus
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