There were some beautiful dresses and some not so gorgeous dresses this year, but I was a bit disappointed that there were no jaw-dropping moments, good or bad. There weren't any history making moments, so I thought I would re-visit a few from years gone by to give the celebrities a bit of inspiration for next year (because clearly this blog is their bible).
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Diane Keaton - Ralph Lauren
Firstly, this is actually entirely appropriate for the black tie dress code. And then everything else about it is exactly what you want an outfit to be: It fits her perfectly, the styling makes sense from head to toe and she is clearly having a great time.
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Angelina Jolie - Marc Bouwer
Full confession, I tried to make a green version of this dress for my year 10 formal. My neighbour very kindly made a pattern for me, but alas my execution wasn't very oscar-worthy. I think the beauty of this dress is that it is so accessible, you don't have to be an A-list celebrity attending an awards show to pull this off.
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Hilary Swank - Guy Laroche
Everyone can show off cleavage or legs. But an exposed back is a different kind of unexpected sexiness. This is one of the most incredible dresses I have ever seen.
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Michelle Williams - Louis Vuitton and Vera Wang
Michelle Williams gets a double mention! What I love about both of these is they are entirely appropriate for the event yet they are both fun. As astounding as the construction is on some of the haute couture gowns that we see at the Oscars, the dresses start to look like they are wearing the actress. The mustard Vera Wang gown is poignant for me because her date was Heath Ledger and he died the following year. I love her hair, the necklace, the lipstick and the 1930's style of the dress. I don't even know how to describe the colour of the Louis Vuitton other than 'happy'. This is before the whole world became obsessed with peplums and it isn't one of your typical Oscars silhouettes like a fishtail or full princess skirt, but its just as elegant. The bow on her hip is the perfect finishing touch.
The best of 2015!
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Emma Stone - Elie Saab
I think we've already established I'm a sucker for an exposed back, so ill just move on to everything else about this dress that gave me a full-on fashion orgasm. The colour, so perfect with her red hair and light skin! The thigh high slit, the understated accessory and the easiness of the whole ensemble. She is wearing this gown, and owning it.
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Lupita Nyong'o - Calvin Klein Collection
The sexiest, most elegant pearl encrusted mermaid I have ever dreamed of. That's all.
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Rosamund Pike - Givenchy Haute Couture
I think we can safely say I am a sucker for a thigh-high slit as well. This dress is modern fairytale romance. The minimal accessories and fresh hair and make-up achieve the near-impossible: looking effortlessly incredible.
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Jennifer Aniston - Atelier Versace
That colour is magical and the beadwork lit up when she walked across the stage to present an award. My favourite thing is seeing her legs through the fabric, sheer sexiness.
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Jennifer Lopez - Elie Saab Haute Couture
We don't ever really expect Jennifer Lopez to go full-blown princess, which is what I love about this look, that she pulls it off while still looking exactly like herself. I think that might have something to do with the plunging neckline.
The not-so-best of 2015!
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Chloe Grace Moretz in Miu Miu
I don't think anyone would say she looks good in this! I don't get it.
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Solange Knowles - Christian Siriano
The first thing I noticed it that it looks too tight across the front of her shoulders. And then after that all I noticed is that it was just a whole lot of red velvet. I know she's edgy, and this might not be the most offensive thing she's ever worn, but it's not my cup of tea.
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