Fashion Trends form the Oscars 2014 Red Carpet

March 5, 2014

The Oscars’ red carpet is equivalent to the season’s evening gowns’ fashion bible, and this year is no different. Designers thrown in fabrics, cuts, combinations but not too much color in the Oscars 2014 mix.

Black, neutrals and pastels reigned over the red carpet this year, from nudes to light prink, beige and classic creams to sleek black flowing gowns. Dresses this year were classically cut with a vintage appeal remnant of the Oscars glam—even Lady Gaga opted from a light pink gown. Trails were flowing over the carpet and the focus remained no the cut rather than embroidery, embellishments and intricate detailing which remained at bay and mostly used in subtle colors matching the colors of the fabrics.

The Neutrals and Pastels:

Neutrals came in all colors and textures, from lace to sheers and from light cream to champagne.

Naomi Watts wore a straight-cut, cap-sleeved Calvin Klein gown that gave her a subtle allure of effortless chic.
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Lupita Nyong’o wore a romantic Prada gown that perfectly complemented her skin tone and brought out her natural beauty.
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Portia de Rossi dazzled with the intricate fabric of her Naeem Khan dress. The Islamic meets floral pattern of the lace puts an elegant but modern touch on an otherwise understated gown.
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Jada Pinkett Smith’s pale pink Versace gown played off her natural tan and brought about a romantic air that was completed with a loose, simple hairdo.
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The champagne Giorgio Armani number Cate Blachett wore showed off her sophisticatedly calm and glamourous persona. She balanced the heavy beading out by minimal makeup and a simple hairdo.
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The Less-Neutral Golds

Playing off the neutral trends, a more Oscar befitting gold was also used in many designs.

Angelina Jolie’s signature black was ditched this year in exchange for this gold-sequined Elie Saab gown that added an air of older sophistication.
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Jennifer Garner brought back a slightly more modest version of the flapper girl fashion in her tasseled Oscar de la Renta.
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The Two-Toned

Anne Hathaway kept a fresh, modern vibe with her hair sleeked back and a metallic and black Gucci dress.
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Emma Watson learned to rock the red carpet at a rather young age, and this year is no different. She put a gothic touch to an otherwise glamourous look by combining red lipstick and a classic hairdo with the metallic Vera Wang dress and stacked rings that reflect her young persona.
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What can we say? Meryl Streep never ceases to amaze us on every aspect; including the whole aging-gracefuly-and-still-looking-better-than-most-young-actresses one. She wore Lanvin blouse and skirt.
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The Trailed

Trails continue to be big on the red carpet, from subtle small ones to full-fledged, ground sweeping tails.

Karim Amer, producer of the Oscar-nominated The Square and guest were our pride and joy.

Karim Amer, producer of the Oscar-nominated The Square and its director Jehane Noujaim were our pride and joy.

Jessica Biel wore an effortless Chanel Haute Couture with trail that hugged her figure perfectly.
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Bette Midler’s Reem Acra red, floral dress is a daring choice that works perfectly well to accentuate her figure without revealing too much. Photo by Bryan Crowe / A.M.P.A.S

Charlize Theron is a natural beauty, but she also chose an impeccable Dior gown to make a statement of strength and beauty.
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And last but not least: The stunning Jennifer Lawrence charmed in an orangey-red Dior Haute Couture and a back necklace that added a flirty touch to the playful-looking star.