The 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony celebrated the yearâs top films on Sunday, March 4th and thankfully no awards were given to the wrong movie this time. Here are the top fashion and beauty trends from the Oscars red carpet looks!
Fashion Silver and Gold Metallic
The winter holiday season may be long over, but some of the most memorable dresses from the Academy Awards presenters shone on the carpet and onscreen in party dress metallics. 2014âs Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyongâo and 2010âs Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock both wore glittering gold and black gowns that mirrored the prestigious Oscar statue. âWonder Womanâ actress Gal Gadot and 2013âs Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence each rocked sequined silver gowns with matching jewelry.
Draping Sleeves What better way to accentuate your Oscar trophy than with dramatic, floor-reaching sleeves? Supporting Actress winner for her role in the film âI, Tonyaâ Allison Janney wore a bright red column gown with long, draping sleeves that couldn’t be missed when she won her award later that evening. Presenter Taraji P. Henson added an edgy take on the trend in a black tulle gown with separate cascading sleeves.
Off the Shoulder Gowns
The popular style that was seen on numerous flowy tops this past summer made its way over to the 90th Academy Awards red carpet. Best Actress Nominee Margot Robbie wore a fresh twist on the trend in a white gown with draping sleeves. Others had a more traditional take reminiscent of vintage red carpet looks, such as Best Supporting Actress nominee for âThe Shape of Waterâ Octavia Spencerâs forest green gown, 1991âs Best Supporting Actress winner Whoopi Goldbergâs belted floral gown and âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ actress Elisabeth Mossâs sequined gown belted with a Timeâs Up pin.
Floral Print
While Meryl Streepâs iconic and Oscar-nominated âDevil Wears Pradaâ character Miranda Priestly was definitely not a fan of this pattern, many of those at Sundayâs ceremony felt differently. âStand Up for Somethingâ performer Andra Day and presenter Whoopi Goldberg both donned multi-colored floral gowns. Another take on the trend was embroidered designs, such as the sunshine yellow gown worn by Greta Gerwig, nominated for Best Direct and Best Original Screenplay for her film âLady Birdâ. âGet Outâ actress Betty Gabrielâs turquoise gown also featured embroidered floral patterns on the shoulders and train.
Blush Sequined/Beaded Gowns
Several actresses also rocked blush-toned gowns in addition to the variety of bold colors and shimmery metallic sheen on the carpet Sunday night. âGet Outâ actress Allison Williams, presenter Elisabeth Moss, and âJane The Virginâ actress Gina Rodriguez each channeled Old Hollywood glamour in their beaded and sequined gowns. Best Supporting Actress nominee for her role in âLady Birdâ Laurie Metcalf wore a chic sleeved blush sequined gown.
Beauty Orange Lipstick
By far the biggest makeup trend of the night among those walking the red carpet was an eye-catching orange lip. The bold hue was often paired with brightly colored dresses such as 2003âs Best Actress Winner Nicole Kidmanâs royal blue, presenter Eiza Gonzalezâs canary yellow, and presenter Jennifer Lawrenceâs silver gowns. Comedians Maya Rudolph and Leslie Mann wore the popular lipstick shade with complimentary red gowns.
Fresh Face Makeup
While an awards ceremony can often be associated with bolder beauty looks such as winged eyeliner and red lipstick, an equally as chic glowing and minimal look was donned by several attendees. Best Actress nominees Saoirse Ronan (âLady Birdâ) and Margot Robbie (âI, Tonyaâ) and presenter Gina Rodriguez kept their makeup relatively simple and allowed their glowing complexions to be the focus of their looks.
Smokey Eyes
A go-to for a night out, smokey eyes never seem to go out of style on an awards show red carpet. Last yearâs Best Actress winner Viola Davis paired her eye-catching hot pink gown with a classic silvery smokey eye. Actress Sandra Bullock wore a brown and gold eye look and presenter Zendayaâs warm brown smokey eye perfectly matched her flowy gown.