'Boring' fashion is in at the Oscars
Though we expected to be drowning in breathtaking couture on Hollywood's biggest night, what we actually got was a big old bag of blah
NAOMI WATTS
Gown: Armani Prive
Where were all the extravagant, drool-worthy ballgowns befitting the Academy Awards red carpet? Was there a secret stylists' strike we didn't know about? Well, when everyone else was so basic, Watts' scaled sequin blue and purple effort - a solid B at your average awards show - easily rises to the top. Yes, even though we've already seen the long-sleeved version on Jaimie Alexander at the Emmys six months ago.
Rating: A-
CATE BLANCHETT
Gown: Armani Prive
Not crazy about the feathered floral appliques, but the gorgeous sea foam hue against her alabaster skin alone is making my heart bloom.
Rating: B
ALICIA VIKANDER
Gown and shoes: Louis Vuitton
She's been a bit of a let-down all awards season, so winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar dressed as a lemon meringue really takes the cake.
Rating: C
HEIDI KLUM
Gown: Marchesa
Funny how a single sleeve can single-handedly ruin an entire look. Rip it off and the whole thing becomes 100 per cent better, am I right?
Rating: D
KERRY WASHINGTON
Gown: Atelier Versace
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi
S&M on top, bridal at the bottom and something epically weird going on in the middle? She can't make up her mind, but I have - and it's a big fat no.
Rating: F
WHO WORE IT BETTER?
Who’d ever thought these two would share a twin moment in any universe? In this strapless purple gown showdown, I’ll give it to Fey for resisting the urge to place crinkled cabbage leaves over her chest. Her statement necklace and sleek updo help too.
TINA FEY
Gown: Atelier Versace
REESE WITHERSPOON
Gown: Oscar de la Renta
I can see lots of legs, that’s my perspective.
— US child actor Jacob Tremblay on what his view is like on the Oscars red carpet
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