Discover which outfits bombed and who scored stylish points on the red carpet at the
Oscars 2011.
HIT: MILA KUNIS IN ELIE SAAB
The petite 'Black Swan' star could have easily eschewed such a pretty, floaty gown in favour of something more body-conscious to flaunt her to-die-for physique. So top marks are not only awarded for graceful modesty, but for choosing such a complimentary hue; lilac masterfully accentuates her honey colouring. Way to go, Kunis.
HIT: AMY ADAMS IN L'WREN SCOTT
Just how fabulous is this glittering vision of Amy Adams? The rich shade of blue provides the ultimate contrast from the red carpet, and accentuates her envious shape. 'The Fighter' star gives an astute lesson in demonstrating how a streamlined silhouette can work to knockout effect. Amy's watch and necklace are by Cartier.
HIT: GWYNETH PALTROW IN CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
Fresh from catching rays in the Caribbean, Paltrow positively smouldered down the red carpet in this custom-made, metallic-embroidered sheath dress by Calvin Klein Collection, teamed with earrings, brooch and ring from Louis Vuitton's 'L'Ame du Voyage' collection. Simple but devastatingly effective: that's Gwyneth all over.
MISS: NICOLE KIDMAN IN CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE
This look is altogether too much: embroidery, origami-pleats, orange shoes, mis-matching choker, OTT eye-shadow... You can tell from Kidman's body language that knows she's misjudged her look tonight so was probably relieved when Natalie Portman's name was called out and this slip-up could escape the morning's front pages.
HIT: NATALIE PORTMAN IN RODARTE
Just imagining what on earth a pregnant-to-pop Portman could wear to the Oscars was giving us a massive headache, but she's defied the odds and come up trumps in this plum gown. Calling on her designer pals Laura and Kate Mulleavy of hot label Rodarte, her look is gracefully elegant, the draping working wonders to embrace and not disguise her burgeoning bump. Top marks for the Hollywood glamour hair and Tiffany rubellite tassle earrings, too. This night is definitely Portman's.
HIT: HAILEE STEINFELD IN MARCHESA
As a fairytale evening unfolded for the 14-year-old 'True Grit' nominee, her pretty Marchesa gown matched the exceptional occasion. Steinfeld reportedly co-designed the dress, and the result was not only age-appropriate but magical; the midi-length hem length safely guarded the young actress from entering 'drowning-in-a-sea-of-blancmange' territory. Steinfeld: the best dressed girl of 2011 already?
MISS: ANNE HATHAWAY IN VALENTINO
The presenter of this year's ceremony underwent numerous outfit changes during the course of the evening. While there's no denying that Hathaway's English rose complexion was invented for the colour red, this gown looks like it came with a bit too much extra 'baggage', kind of like each ruffle represents an extra 'hanger-on'.
HIT: CATE BLANCHETT IN GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE
It would have been a real shame if a creation from Riccardo Tisci's small but perfectly formed spring/summer haute couture collection for Givenchy didn't make an Oscar appearance, so we salute Australian actress Cate Blanchett for biting the bullet and pulling this gown off with aplomb. The only niggle is her casual
coiffure ; an up-do would have done this directional gown more justice.
HIT: FLORENCE WELCH IN VALENTINO
This Valentino number looks like it was designed with vintage-loving Brit singing sensation Florence Welch in mind, making it a match made in red carpet heaven. However, can't help wishing Flo had spruced up her hair a bit more for the occasion - some old Hollywood glamour curls would have provided the icing on the tiered cake.
HIT: HALLE BERRY IN MARCHESA
A starlet can rarely go wrong in Marchesa, and Berry, prone to falling unfashionably foul on the red carpet every now and then, did well to look to the couture label. Yes, this gown is the epitome of pretty and pouffy, but with a restrained sprinkling of diamonds and that cropped hairstyle, it's total Oscars glory for Berry.
HIT: JENNIFER LAWRENCE IN CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
Lawrence effortlessly proves that less can indeed be more in this fuss-free red Calvin Klein gown. Armed with a toned physique and a mane of artfully bouncy hair, it's back to basics for the 'Winter's Bone' star.
HIT: MICHELLE WILLIAMS IN CHANEL
Williams more than makes up for her fashion faux pas at the Golden Globes last month ( recall the mushroom-hued, ill-fitting, daisy dress ) in this beautiful, pearl-embellished gown by Chanel. White has become the 'Blue Valentine' star's signature colour, and she looks comfortable as ever in this column design. The result? In a word, resplendent. Williams' jewels are by Harry Winston.
MISS: SHARON STONE IN CHRISTIAN DIOR
Stone was rooting for the 'Black Swam' film so much that she decided to pay homage to the evil bird in her choice of garb...
MISS: REESE WITHERSPOON IN ARMANI PRIVÉ
Oh Reese, you've played it SO safe with this choice that it looks like you're going to Dullsville, not the Academy Awards.
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