The Oscars are over, the 2014 award seasons is done, and we all have a massive hangover.
Before we say goodbye to all those silly speeches, selfies, and pizza deliveries, we have an Oscar worthy list of dresses for you.
Straight from the Red Carpet too!
This year’s Red Carpet felt like a runway show for weddings. Whites, creams, peaches were the most popular colors for the celebrities. A few reds, and even fewer blues, greens, and blacks made an appearance. It seems everyone was secretly hoping for a royal wedding (and all vying to be the blushing bride) instead of an another night of awards.
Here are our favorite picks for wedding gowns ranging from Great Gatsby inspired golds and feathers to Downton Abbey’s long sleeves embroidered pieces. And we’ve thrown in a few traditional reds too!
Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace – Can we say GORGEOUS! This low swooping silky dress with a low neckline, a knotted twist at the waist, and structured draped shoulders keeps things sexy and elegant. She’s walked right out of the Great Gatsby and is ready to party likes it’s 1919.
Tara Lipinski in Rani Zakhem – A bit too wedding’y for the Oscars, Tara’s dress screams “I WANT TO BE MARRIED BUT ALL I HAVE IS THE RED CARPET.” We hear you Tara, we hear you. Next time wear this Cinderella gown for your real wedding.
Lady Gaga – Got hips? Got boobs? This mermaid cut dress is for you. It accentuates your curves beautifully, while still making you glamourous. And throw in a floor length chiffon chunni (scarf), and you will float through the air just like Miss Gaga.
Shaun Robinson – Long sleeve dress, triangle top cut, knee high slit, red hot hot hot. This might be too hot for a wedding ceremony but it is certainly the dress for the reception.
Calista Flockhart in Andrew Gn – The bodice puff look in a heart shape will make all your guests cry. This is THE gown for the elegant, chic, vintage bride. Get a whimsical flower bouquet of peonies, and you’ll starting crying too.
Catherine McCord in Naeem Khan – From the man who dressed First Lady Michelle Obama, Naeem Khan just keeps getting better and better. This golden shimmer sequin dress is probably one of the most beautiful dresses we’ve seen inspired by the Jazz Age/Prohibition period. Oh my gosh we just love love love this dress and her!
Laura Dern
Olga Kurylenko in Alice Elia’s Suzy Amis Cameron’s “Red Carpet Green Dress” – Who said sexy can’t be eco-friendly. Crafted from 100% global organic textile standard-certified organic “peace silk,” the dress receives its crimson hue from sappanwood and madder root. And the delicate ruching at the top, the silky flow, has us in tears. Bravo Olga, bravo!
Jessica Biel – Body hugging shimmering lace full length gown meets way too many button. To be fair, lots of buttons is de riguer for a wedding dress but not the Oscar dress, so I’m pretty sure she thought she was heading to the alter and not the stage. We still love the glittery silver embroidered into the gown and the crystal buttons though.
Robin Mathews – She won an Oscar on Sunday night for makeup on Dallas Buyers Club. Her burgundy dress is simple yet oh so beautiful. The V-open skirt with ruffles turns this dress from “just another prom” to “I am the queen”. Imagine wearing this for your wedding or reception? And the best part of the corset Cinderella dress? Any bride of any shape can wear it.
Kristin Chenoweth in Roberto Cavalli– This strapless metallic Cavalli gown is yet another beautiful dress inspired from the Jazz Age period. The art deco geometry, the rustic golds, and the light train make this the dress for your period, vintage style wedding.
Lara Spencer in Kaufmanfranco – When you do beadwork right, you get vintage chic. When you do it wrong, you get the 1980s. Lara’s dress relies on heavy bauble beadwork with a bib neckline, waist and knees. The dress will be heavier than usual, so don’t plan on throwing a hay bale if you wear it.
Penelope Cruz – I think she’s wearing a sari dress! Asymmetric cascading pallu, a high waisted ribbon belt, and pleated skirt, this is definitely the sari dress. The lightest of the pink hue tied with a black ribbon is oh so adorable.
Goldie Hawn – I love Goldie, but I just don’t understand her hair. It’s always, messy. But I do love this strapless dress with cascading beaded “sleeves”. It is elegant, simple, and a perfect wedding gown. Just don’t let your hair run wild.
Bette Middler – I don’t particularly care for Bette, but her dress is stunning.
Ireland Baldwin in Burberry – Dark sexy red with loads of ruffles and high cut skirt? You either go really really wrong, or really really gorgeous, thank goodness this is the latter. I just can’t get over the lace and the ruffling.
Kristin Bell in Roberto Cavalli
Sally Hawkins – Sally, did you get your hair done by the same stylist as Goldie’s? Because your stylist should be fired, unless you were going for that cute dowdy British turn of the century look. Then you did a fabulous job. I will give you credit that your dress walked out of Downton Abbey’s wardrobe and looks great on you – long sleeves, high neckline, sheer lace with heavy embroidery, this is the epitome of the end Victorian era, and we love it. Just fix your hair next time.
Jenna Dewan Tatum
Gabourey Sidibe in Theia – Plus size ladies, take note, you can be sexy and elegant by following three simple tips: 1. Wear bright colors (of course cream/white will be beautiful if you wear it as a wedding dress); 2. Have a high waist belt (because it separates the boobage from the tummy flubbage), and 3. Wear quality fabrics like lace, silk, tulle (and skip that monstrosity called satin).
Camila Alves in Gabriela Cadena – Camila wins best dressed, hands down. With a little extra something something on her hips and butt, she can rock a dress that makes her look like Athena. And what is going on with those amazing trails? Forget the veil ladies, go for fabric trails and look like a goddess.
Jennifer Garner
Cristin Milioti
Unknown lady with Harvey Weinstein – We have no idea who she is but we love her dress! An off the shoulder gown with dabbles of ostrich feathers and gold embroidery is stunning. Our last dress from the Gatsby period, is certainly a memorable piece.
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