Awards season is highlighting the lighter side of fashion, with nudes, whites and pastels the new trends on the red carpet, and quite refreshing at that. On the other side of the spectrum, deep hues like black, navy and maroon are picking up where bold color left off. It’s in this vein that the best dressed of the evening emerged. See how the actress dress up themselves when the red carpet arrivals with their delicate evening dresses.
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
One half of Hollywood’s ruling power couple, Angelina Jolie upped her usual classic elegance in a Versace gown with just the perfect touches of siren red. Matching your bag, lipstick and shoes to your dress just got chic again.
Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackerman
Tilda Swinton’s Haider Ackerman ensemble wins accolades for its breathtaking hue alone and the sweeping train and tailored jacket simply add to its originality.
Emma Stone in Lanvin
This two-tone Lanvin dress was made for swooshing down the red carpet and Emma Stone continued in her stride as the fashion set’s favorite.
Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
Sofia Vergara wins for the evening’s bombshell in a custom teal Vera Wang gown with train for the taking.
Natalie Portman
Presenter Natalie Portman keeps it pretty in a two-tone red and pink gown with voluminous train by Lanvin. She tops of her look with Harry Winston bracelets, a red satin clutch, and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Dianna Agron
Diana Agron is avant-grade and stunning in a red gown by Giles Deacon, worn with Fred Leighton jewels.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman, one of the night’s presenters, shows her sexy side in a studded bodycon gown by Versace. She accessorized with Fred Leighton earrings, a Roger Vivier clutch, and Manolo Blahnik heels.
Never try to fit into a cocktail dress with a too low cut or that which is ill fitting.
Before selecting а dress evaluate your overall body shape, give importance to looking best, elegant and comfortable.
Select dress to your body figure, instead of blindly following the latest trends.
Understand your plus and minus points, accentuate or hide accordingly.
Black, а universal color may not be right color for all. Find out a color palette that suits you, if not sure, try little white dresses.
A body that lacks natural curves can be helped with bright colors and bold patterns that provide an ultimate feminine presence.
To balance а top-heavy figure, consider flattering neckline for a full bust like the V-neck.
Dark colors can make you look slimmer.
Explore different combinations, the dress and the accessories. Cultivate your individual style. Allow your inner beauty to shine through..
Are you attending a special occasion that requires a cocktail dress – a formal party, a dinner party, an opera, a play, a graduation, etc. How to find the right cocktail dresses?
1.The first step to choosing a cocktail dress is to decide the color and fabric you want it to be – Red, White, Black, Gold, Green, Blue. And the most common fabrics are silk, satin and chiffon. Go together the two aspects, you will know what you’re looking for. A blue satin dress or a green chiffon dress instead of looking through all the blue, green, satin and chiffon dresses until you find what you want.
2.The length of cocktail dresses varies from just touching your ankle to about knee length, so you can really choose any length, it’s only a matter of what you’re comfortable with and what you think looks nice on you. If you can’t decide, try on a few of different lengths to see what best suits you.
3.By deciding the type of your body type, you can find a dress that will enhance your best features and cover your worst. There are five main body shapes for females: the pear (small bust, long torso, and hips and thighs larger than either the waist or the bust), hour glass (small waist with bust and hips both larger than the waist), straight (a boy-like figure with few visible curves), round (large and ample waist and bust, may have slender legs), and the inverted triangle (broad shoulder with narrow hips and waistline). Choose a shape that will look best with your features, it’s stylish to accentuate your bust.
4.You can choose any accessories you like: diamonds, pearls, amethysts, sapphires, gold or silver jewelry. Necklaces will accent your bust, while earrings will draw attention to your face.
Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace
Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackerman
Emma Stone in Lanvin
Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang
Natalie Portman
Dianna Agron
Nicole Kidman
