Despite some negative whispers about her “almost” malfunction on stage, Jennifer Lopez stunned in Zuhair Murad earlier on the red carpet
This year’s Academy Awards Red Carpet was filled with shimmer, shine, delicate and intricate beading and embroidery, gorgeous silhouettes and some stand out looks. From peplum skirts to one shouldered looks, vintage pieces and matching capes, here’s a breakdown of the night’s biggest trends, outstanding looks and the not so impressive ones too.
Starting off with the best dressed ladies of the night…
Emma Stone was gorgeous in red Giambattista Valli Couture
Angelina Jolie showed off her gams in Atelier Versace
Rose Byrne glittered in a one-shouldered sequin Vivienne Westwood gown
Rooney Mara showed off her edgy yet elegant style in Givenchy Haute Couture
Gwyneth Paltrow took a risk that paid off in a white Tom Ford gown with matching cape
Trending on the red carpet:
Shimmer, shine and the metallic allure
Milla Jovovich looked absolutely stunning in a beaded one-shouldered Elie Saab gown
Anna Faris in Diane Von Furstenberg
Judy Greer in Monique Lhuillier
Leslie Mann accompanied her husband Judd Apatow in Roberto Cavalli
Meryl Streep went for the gold on the red carpet as well as on the stage
George Clooney’s Oscar date, Stacy Keibler also went for gold in Marchesa
Ellie Kemper in Armani Privé
Penelope Ann Miller in a halter gown
Bridesmaids star, Wendi McLendon-Covey added a touch of tulle to her embroidered, nude gown
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji
Not so impressive were…
Jane Seymour, who unfortunately looked like a disco ball in Pamella Roland
Last year’s Best Supporting Actor winner Melissa Leo also failed to impress in this ill-fitting black and gold number
Beauty is all in the details…
Jessica Chastain went for an intricately embroidered black and gold Alexander McQueen number
Sandra Bullock in Marchesa
Natalie Portman went for a bit of whimsy in a vintage polka dotted Christian Dior Couture gown
The “peplum” appeal…
Best Actress Nominee, Michelle Williams looked every inch the Hollywood star in a Louis Vuitton dress featuring a peplum skirt
Tina Fey also played with the trend in a custom navy Carolina Herrera gown
Pop of color…
Viola Davis in gorgeous green Vera Wang
Glenn Close also went for green, although in a slightly darker shade in Zac Posen
Penelope Cruz in Armani Privé
The Artist’s Missi Pyle opts for a pop of color
Virginia Madsen in purple
Not so impressive was…
The View’s Sherri Sherperd’s attempt at glamour failed to hit the right note on the red carpet. Her matching embroidered waist and collar paired with her exposed black bra didn’t do her look any favors.
Understated elegance…
Cameron Diaz went nude in Gucci
Kristen Wiig also went nude in a J. Mendel dress with a tiered tulle skirt
Kate Mara in an embroidered blush gown
Kelly Ripa in a belted light yellow halter gown
Not so impressive was…
Shailene Woodley took a risk in a white Valentino gown featuring crochet details and unfortunately it didn’t pay off. The breakout star of The Descendants looked much older than her 21 years.
Until next year!