Oscar Night Fashion Recap 2011

Posted by Alexandra | Monday February 28, 2011

The Academy Awards is The Event that showcases some of the most stunning fashions, and also some of the strangest choices. This year there were a lot more show-stoppers than flops.

Reds

Anne Hathaway in ‘Archival’ Valentino was the youngest host in Oscar history. Her gown's bustle was adorned with beautiful flower detail. Jennifer Hudson blew the red carpet away with her show-stopping tangerine Versace gown paired with diamond bangles.

Last year's Oscar darling Sandra Bullock sizzled in a beautifully structured strapless Vera Wang, while Penelope Cruze sparkled in L'Wren Scott. Hard to believe she just had a baby!

Glitz and Glamour

Fashion icon Gwyneth Paltrow made a big statement in a Calvin Klein Collection metallic dress, accessorized with gemstone earrings and brooch. Amy Adams also chose L'Wren Scott with her midnight blue sequined gown. And Hailee Steinfeld kept her red carpet winning streak in this classy sequined dress by Marchesa.

Halle Berry in crystal and organza tulle dress by Marchesa is covered up but still looks sexy and sultry. Hilary Swank wowed in Gucci Premiere Couture.

Purples

Scarlett Johannson wore a lace-wrapped amethyst Dolce & Gabbana, while Black Swan castmates Mila Kunis and Oscar-winning Natalie Portman were stunning in Elie Saab couture and Rodarte respectively.

Flops

We love Helena Bonham-Carter for her risk-taking, but this time she stuck to basics in renaissance-inspired black. Marisa Tomei did take a risk in vintage Charles James, but we weren't feeling the large tulle layers and unfortunate sweetheart neckline.

Reese Witherspoon looked a little too 'Barbie at the Prom' in Armani Prive, while 'Winter's Bone' actress Jennifer Lawrence's Calvin Klein Collection gave us a Baywatch double-take. Nicole Kidman went for a structured and daring Dior gown... but once again we were not thrilled.

Whose Oscar fashion did you like best?

*all images via JustJared

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	on March 03, 2011 pynk.neko 1,838 said: I normally do not like feathers but I actually love Hilary Swank's gown!
	on March 02, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: @Ashley: get it on girl! Black Swan is a must-see!
	on March 01, 2011 curlysue10 7,326 said: Jennifer Hudson was by far my favourite. I thought she looked absolutely gorgeous! I was really not a fan of Marisa Tomei's choice, and does anyone remember the blue dress Anne Hathaway finished the show in? I loved most of her dresses and thought she looked fantastic throughout the show, but that royal blue rubber looking dress I was not impressed with!
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	on February 28, 2011 Ashley said: I thought Natalie Portman looked soooooo gorgeous, as did Mila Kunis! I can't believe I still haven't seen Black Swan!
	on February 28, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: Standouts for me were Mila Kunis, Scarlett Johannson and Halle Berry. I didn't see Penelope Cruz on the carpet but looking at the pic of her here, she looks stunning! I'm also a big fan of all that gorgeous red we saw. Also, I quite liked Jennifer Lawrence's look. It was simple and she looked like a young Farrah Fawcett. Perhaps if someone else had tried to pull that off they would have looked out of place but I think it was well suited to her body type, age and style.
	on February 28, 2011 thetats 692 said: I actually liked Cate Blanchett's dress, except for the yellow detail, it was certainly different. Scarlett Yohanson was one of my favourites, as well as that burgundy dress that Ann Hathaway wore. The biggest "WTF" moment for me was James Franco's red gown. I was so confused that I even forgot to tweet about it.
	on February 28, 2011 dolce_bellissima 4,214 said: @Ali- lol @ the 'Gwyneth Paltrow as the new singing sensation' comment. Yea, her voice actually did surprise me a little (I was expecting it to be REALLY bad), but it was alright. By no means is she a Carrie Underwood, but she held her own. Another surprising stage act was Mandy Moore for me- where has she been?
	on February 28, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: Anne Hathaway always looks stunning in red! I also love Mila Kunis in that light purple - but I agree with you ali, I could do without the lace. I'm really disappointed in Reese, it looks like her and Jennifer Lawrence forgot what year it was, these look out of date by 5-10 years. @mumaluv - yes! Jennifer Hudson looks incredible.
	on February 28, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: @Ali - agreed, Cate Blanchett made a very ... interesting choice. Did not like.