I usually try to take some time every year (since I plan to watch the Oscars anyway) and make some notes on the hair and fashions that come down the red carpet and on the stage at the Academy Awards. This awards show has for decades been considered the annual “party of parties” in Hollywood. All of the celebrities come and don their absolute finest (usually) and give those of us who don’t lead glamorous lives the chance to live vicariously through them for an evening. Most of us will have seen the films and will have our favorites to win in many of the categories, and we want to see the stars sparkle as they (hopefully) climb the steps to get their golden statue.
So let’s take a look at the trends for this year’s awards show as it pertains to dress and hair, and we can even take a closer look and break down some of the better (and not so great) looks
So let’s take a look at the trends for this year’s awards show as it pertains to dress and hair, and we can even take a closer look and break down some of the better (and not so great) looks
The Women
Overall, this year’s red carpet looks were classic Hollywood. Most all the women shimmered and sparkled in gowns that ranged from vintage and archival couture, to modern-day designers. Most of the fabrics were lightweight, semi-sheer and flowing – perhaps inspired by the Best Picture contender, “The Black Swan”. Another factor to note was that most everyone seemed to dress very “age-appropriate”, which was a question given that one of the year’s Best Supporting Actress nominees is in her early teens.
Hairstyles were by and large classically-inspired and polished. Those women who have their “signature” styles, wore them of course, but those whose styles are versatile generally went for carefully coiffure styles. While there were upstyles clearly to be seen, many women chose to wear silky smooth waves (a la Veronica Lake) or kept their up-dos riding low on their nape area.
The Men
Many people claim that men have it easy when it comes to formal wear, and to a small degree, that may have some truth to it. Usually, the man’s hardest choice is which designer’s tux to wear. Of course, this year, it seems that many of the leading men decided to take a page from the old-school leading men like Tony Curtis and Cary Grant and went a little more classic with their hair as well. Actors of all ages kept their locks cropped close and styled smooth in classic configurations. It made for a parade of Dapper Dons down the red carpet and across the stage. There were the exceptions to the rule, since many celebrities have their “personae” to consider whenever they’re out in public, so the occasional patterned tux and windblown curls could be seen, but those were almost expected among many of today’s comedic actors.
Overall, this year’s red carpet looks were classic Hollywood. Most all the women shimmered and sparkled in gowns that ranged from vintage and archival couture, to modern-day designers. Most of the fabrics were lightweight, semi-sheer and flowing – perhaps inspired by the Best Picture contender, “The Black Swan”. Another factor to note was that most everyone seemed to dress very “age-appropriate”, which was a question given that one of the year’s Best Supporting Actress nominees is in her early teens.
Hairstyles were by and large classically-inspired and polished. Those women who have their “signature” styles, wore them of course, but those whose styles are versatile generally went for carefully coiffure styles. While there were upstyles clearly to be seen, many women chose to wear silky smooth waves (a la Veronica Lake) or kept their up-dos riding low on their nape area.
The Men
Many people claim that men have it easy when it comes to formal wear, and to a small degree, that may have some truth to it. Usually, the man’s hardest choice is which designer’s tux to wear. Of course, this year, it seems that many of the leading men decided to take a page from the old-school leading men like Tony Curtis and Cary Grant and went a little more classic with their hair as well. Actors of all ages kept their locks cropped close and styled smooth in classic configurations. It made for a parade of Dapper Dons down the red carpet and across the stage. There were the exceptions to the rule, since many celebrities have their “personae” to consider whenever they’re out in public, so the occasional patterned tux and windblown curls could be seen, but those were almost expected among many of today’s comedic actors.
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