Dissecting the best dressed looks from the Oscars 2019 red carpet

Dissecting the best dressed looks from the Oscars 2019 red carpet

Awards season has officially come to an end with the Oscars 2019, considered the biggest show of the year. As with the ceremony, the red carpet wasn’t

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Awards season has officially come to an end with the Oscars 2019, considered the biggest show of the year. As with the ceremony, the red carpet wasn’t left out as many adorned their very best as they stepped on the red carpet of the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, all in the hopes of taking home one of the industry’s highest honors. From classic Hollywood glamour to memorable and current runway looks that are more daring in feel, here are the evening’s most dazzling looks from the 91st Academy Awards red carpet.

SWEET PASTELS
These ladies are already ‘Easter-ready’ (Easter because pastel colors symbolizes it) with their ladylike and sweet looking hues that can be incorporated with almost any color. They however choose to wear them as a stand alone. Not only is it a perfect choice for creating a lovely OOTD, they are totally in this year. They come in soft shades and muted hues which are soft and cool.


Kiki Layne                                  Charlize Theron                    Elaine Welteroth


Emilia Clarke                          Kacey Mugraves                     Meagan Good


Liliana Vasquez

MENSWEAR INSPIRED LOOK
There is no doubt that women can carry menswear inspired outfits much more beautifully and elegantly than men. However, it is noteworthy that this look can be tricky, it can get costume-y or end up being unflattering but these women owned their ensemble and wore theirs well. But more importantly, they weren’t afraid to stand out and not be part of the pack.


Amy Poehler                              Dianne Warren                         Elsie Fisher

Awkwafina

METALLICS AND SEQUINS
There was once a time metallics and sequins were considered to look cheap and ridiculous but today, these sparkly hues are your best friends to wear anywhere you want, starting from the streets and offices to cocktail parties and special events. And what more, these piece of clothing helps to underline your individuality.


Amy Adams                            Amanda Stenberg             Jennifer Lewis


Molly Sims                              Michelle Yeoh            

Jennifer Lopez                     Glenn Close

 

BOLD AND FIERCE COLOURS
Bold and fierce colors, paired with a healthy dose of attitude are all these ladies needed to score hat tricks on the red carpet and what more, they never go out of style.


Angela Bassett                          Maria Memunos                    Marina De Tavira


Jennifer Hudson                                                                    Constance Wu


DARK ANGELS

Black clothing has an undeniable power and a distinctive position in fashion enjoyed by no other color. In many cultures, it’s the color of mourning. But it can simultaneously be the epitome of chic and sophistication just as these ladies have proven with their pieces.


Allison Janney                            Giulianna Rancic                    Ashley Graham


Serena Williams                   Lady Gaga

 

SNOWWHITE
From ivory and eggshell to cream and vanilla this clean-slate color may seem a little intimidating at first with all the potential for spills, smudges and dirts but nothing beats wearing white as a show of one’s confidentiality


Regina King                                          Rene Bragh


SZA                                                       Trudie Styler

Click here to see stand out looks for the male folks from Oscar 2019