On Feb. 26, The 84th Annual Academy
Awards took place once more at the famous
Kodak Theater in Hollywood, Ca. The actual
award show didn't begin until 8 p.m., but
many tuned in early for Red Carpet Hour
where both the good and the bad outfits were
revealed.
Actors and actresses were pulled aside for a
quick chat, and viewers got to see and judge
for themselves who was the best and worst
dressed for the 2012 Oscars. Many walked the
red carpet, and many more turned out to cheer
them on as they made their appearances. The
morning after is always looked forward to,
especially in the fashion world where fashion
magazines and websites reveal the worst and
best dressed.
One top well-dressed contender was Michelle
Williams. For a girl who got her start on
"Dawson's Creek," she has come a long way.
She showed up wearing a strapless, beautiful
coral Louis Vuitton gown, complete with
tiers and details that made for an eye-drawing
wear. With her short hair, sparse jewelry and
simple make-up, including her matching lips,
she seemed nothing but fresh and stunning.
Mila Jovovich was another girl who stole the
show. She made an appearance in a stunning
Elie Saab Couture, baring the off-shoulder
gown with grace and ease. The white paired
with the extravagant crystals made her shimmer
every time she moved. It was an old Hollywood
look made fresh, complete with a
deep red lipstick and a side-swept updo.
"The Help" actress and Oscar award-winner
Octavia Spencer also made quite a splash. She
walked the red carpet with a look put together
by her go-to designer Tadashi Shoji. It was an
off-white dress with beading and layers that
drew together to form a flattering gown that
fell into a short train at the back. The actress
wore a simple hairstyle and earrings to help
her dress stand out even more on its own.
The color theme for best dressed seemed to
stay with soft neutrals, such as off-whites and
creams, and Jennifer Lopez's striking dress
was along these same lines. Lopez appeared
in a gold and cream gown which hugged her
curves and her arms, with slits showing off
her upper arms in an elegant Grecian sweep.
The Zuhair Murad dress was something different
and eye-catching, a piece only a woman
like Lopez could pull off.
While the best dressed were making their
dazzling appearances, so too were the worst.
Long-time actress and "Bridesmaids" star
Melissa McCarthy showed up wearing a light
plum gown that did anything but flatter her
figure. The color washed out her already pale
complexion and the many layers and falling
swoops of the gown made her appear messy
and disarrayed.
"The Help" star Emma Stone also made the
"bad" list. She was dressed in a Giambattista
Valli gown, complete with a bold, bright red
color, a large floppy bow blossoming out of
her neck and a cascading excess of fabric that
pooled around her feet. The actress looked
more like she was drowning in the gown than
wearing it.
Tina Fey also fell short of fabulous in Carolina
Herrera. She took a risk in a navy gown
that had a protruding skirt that started and
ended at the waist, the rest of the gown appearing
beneath. The look overall just made
all of the attention fall to her waist, which appeared
huge in this dress.
In terms of hair, Tom Pitt simply failed. He
looked like a man after his wistful college
years, or maybe like he was preparing for his
role in Troy all over again …
Overall, the night was a success. Jokes were
made, pictures taken and Oscars won. Fashion
had its time to shine, naming both jewelry
and dress designers as actors and actresses
proudly strutted their stuff.
