Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

 

The Academy Awards is the number one red carpet gala of the year. If you want to make a true fashionable lasting impression, you do it at the Oscars if you’re lucky enough to attend. That being said, it’s one thing to attend and another to be attending because of a nomination. If you’re up for an award, you better bring your A game! Even if you don’t bring home an award, you should still look “award winning”. A few actresses failed to accomplish an Oscar-worthy look last night, but a few did and I’ve included them in my Top 10 Best Dressed list below.

 

Beautiful dresses from some of my favorite designers were seen last night, but I can’t stop wondering why Zoe Saldana was the only star in a creation by Prabal Gurung – and why did I have to wait for an after party to see it? 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Anne Hathaway in Valentino & Atelier Versace
Anne Hathaway may have had mixed reviews of her hosting duties at last night’s ceremony, but I only have one thing to say about her entrance – brilliant. Her Valentino Fall 2002 haute couture strapless red gown was one of my favorites from that collection and one I thought I’d never see on the red carpet. Anne completed her A+ ensemble with matching lips and nails, light jewelry, and a loose up-do. Anne looked all kinds of Disney princess last night, and while she had seven wardrobe changes during the show, she must agree with me that her Atelier Versace gown was her best because she also wore it to the after-parties.

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Mila Kunis in Elie Saab
I had my fingers crossed that I would see at least one look by Elie Saab – considering he’s my favorite designer and his collections scream “wear me to the Oscars!” It’s an understatement that I was excited to see Mila Kunis freaking glide down the red carpet in his beautiful lilac peek-a-boo lace gown from Saab’s Spring 2011 haute couture collection. Her long dark locks were pinned up, low and to the side creating an “old-Hollywood Glamour” flare. I wish I could find a clear photo of her matching platform sandals by Saab.

Mila finished off her look with a clutch by Bottega Veneta and jewels from Neil Lane.

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Halle Berry in Marchesa
Halle wasn’t nominated last night, but you would think she was vying for another Best Actress win by showing up at the Academy Awards looking as statuesque as she did. Halle rocked that beautiful and overflowing nude and crystal encrusted corset gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles by Marchesa as she would in sweats. She was the epitome of perfection and class last night.

Occasionally she’d pop a foot out to show off her Christian Louboutin ‘Hyper Prive’ pumps. Her diamonds were from Neil Lane.

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Oprah Winfrey in Zac Posen
Jaw, please meet floor. That was my reaction when Oprah Winfrey stepped out onto the Academy Awards stage last night in her glittery gown by Zac Posen. Oprah hit all of the right marks and I’m only bummed about the fact that she didn’t walk the red carpet so I could see how it reflected off the natural light.

Right now, this is becoming my favorite look of hers over her Oscar de la Renta gown at last year’s MET Gala. Werk it O!

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa
I expected to see the 14 year-old actress waltz down the red carpet in a design by Miuccia Prada, but was pleasantly surprised to not only see the True Grit starlet in a dress by one of my favorites – Marchesa ­– but to hear that she actually helped design the tea length crystal hand embroidered tulle dress. I thought she looked like one of the ballerinas straight out of a little girl’s jewelry box. It was both age and occasion appropriate. She’s been on a roll all award season long!

Hailee accessorized with a silver metal clutch, with leather bow and rhinestone details, and a pair of nude satin peep toe shoes with double platform by Salvatore Ferragamo.

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Natalie Portman in Rodarte
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Natalie Portman was the last actress to hit the red carpet, but left a long lasting impression in her custom violet silk chiffon draped gown with Swarovski Crystals by Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte. The design team sisters were behind the ballerina costumes in Black Swan, so it was only fitting that Natalie accepted her award for ‘Best Actress’ in one of their creations.

The mother-to-be, and now Oscar winner, glowed in the dress. As she gets closer to her due-date, I’m assuming it was more than comfortable to sit for long periods of time in a non-binding comfortable fabric.

Matching perfectly from head to toe, Natalie wore Tiffany & Co. jewels with a Roger Vivier clutch and Jimmy Choo ‘Macy’ sandals.

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Michelle Williams in Chanel
I cannot tell a lie, I was hoping Michelle Williams would wear Elie Saab. I knew she’d wear Chanel, but I hoped for Saab. On the upside, I loved her Spring 2011 haute couture white beaded gown. It was simple, shimmery, and a good choice for the occasion. It was one of my favorites of the night, but it still cannot compete with her Vera Wang from the 2006 Oscars in my eyes. Michelle accessorized with Jimmy Choo “Cosmic” pumps and Harry Winston diamonds. A smile could’ve gone a long way though.

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Hilary Swank in Gucci
I honestly thought she would be in another dress by Versace and that I would be bored out of my mind. Not only did Hilary Swank wear a gown from Gucci‘s premiere collection, but it was a great choice for her. I’m not a feather girl and it has to be really well done for me to love ombré and feathers…this was accomplished last night.

Hilary looked lovely in the fading metallic and I think the dress wouldn’t have been complete without the smattering of feathers. I’m not sure if I think a necklace was required or not, but I do like the Roger Vivier clutch in a shade that matched the embellishments of her gown.

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Sandra Bullock in Vera Wang
Sandra Bullock lacked the glitz of the Marchesa gown she wore to last year’s event, but while she wasn’t nominated this year, she still managed to outshine some of the leading ladies in her glamorous Vera Wang strapless red gown. I’m a fan of a red – a big fan of red. I was a big fan of Sandra’s gown, but that’s as far as it goes. Lacking on embellishments or major jewelry, I think she could have left her hair cascading in waves or curls…even a loose up-do. I just felt like there was so much bare space. Aside from that? Stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Nicole Kidman in Christian Dior
I never thought Nicole’s Dior strapless origami gown would make my best dressed list. At first glance I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me and for a breath of a minute I wished she had worn L’Wren Scott, but then I looked at it a few times, paid attention to detail and changed my thoughts. While I still think white was a too matchy-matchy with her complexion, I loved her pop of color with the Pierre Hardy shoes and the intricate detail of the dress design. It wasn’t my favorite of the night, but it was one of them.

 

 

 

 

Top 10 Best Dressed Picks: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Honorable Mention: Penelope Cruz in L’Wren Scott
I loved this gown, but not the styling. Penelope Cruz wasn’t looking to up-stage any of the nominees last night, but she out-shined many stars when she arrived on the arm of beau Javier Bardem in her red hot sequined flame dress from L’Wren Scott‘s spring 2011 ready-to-wear collection. The only thing that kept her from making my list was the drab hair and maximum cleavage. The gown is attention grabbing enough, but I know she can’t really do anything about what she was blessed with. She still looked incredible, hence the “honorable mention”.