Fashion
For 2014 Oscars Fashion Trends, Light is the New Black
The 2014 Oscars winners have been chosen, the best dressed have been named, the after parties have been attended, and another year of the Academy Awards are in the books. And in the aftermath, we’re not only left discussing how awesome Ellen Degeneres is and why Leonardo DiCaprio hates pizza, but — much more importantly — all of the style trends we saw emerge on the red carpet. One in particular can’t be denied: For the actresses showing up to Sunday's show, light hues are totally the new black. From icy white to nearly nude, nominees and presenters alike walked the red carpet in a slew of pale hues at the awards show. Here are 10 stars who are making subtle shades the thing to wear right now.
Cate Blanchett in Giorgio Armani
When the queen of high fashion and killer red carpet style shows up to the biggest awards show of the season wearing a nude (yet majorly embellished) gown, you know that light colors must be the trend of the moment.
Jessica Biel in Chanel Haute Couture
With an affinity for nude gowns, Mrs. Timberlake may have been ahead of the curve on this red-carpet trend, but she certainly fit right in last night when she showed up in this sparkler of a strapless gown.
Kristen Bell in Roberto Cavalli
Opting for a shiny gown like Biel’s, too, the Frozen star chose a strapless, frosty white number that’s shade and corseting fit her slim silhouette and porcelain skin perfectly.
Sarah Paulson in Elie Saab
The 12 Years a Slave actress has been donning light-hued gowns all awards season long — starting with this tea-length Marchesa number at the Golden Globes — and this beautifully beaded number gave her no reason to change up the trend last night.
Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta
Garner kept it light and casual when she walked the red carpet in this shiny silver, ’20s-inspired fringe gown.
Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Reem Acra
Looking like the pretty princess she is, Dewan-Tatum opted for a skin-toned hue, delicate detailing, and major ruffles on the red carpet.
Naomi Watts in Calvin Klein Collection
From the beaded dress and berry lip to statement accessories and rocker-chic swooped hair, Watts was a vision in white on the Oscars red carpet.
Sally Hawkins in Valentino
The Blue Jasmine star shone in a long-sleeved, embellished Valentino gown in a hue that matched her dark hair and fair skin perfectly.
Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
The blonde bombshell looked like a total knockout last night in her plunging, caped gown that was positively shimmering in its light silver hue.
Portia de Rossi in Naeem Khan
Her wife may have been the star of the show, but de Rossi had no problem being the star of the red carpet in her beige, laser-cut halter gown.
