What I think about the Best Dress of Oscars 2016
Oscars. The ultimate award for film industry has finally arrived! The 88th Academy Award received critics in terms of diversity since there is no African-American nominee this year. Regardless, the event was hosted by an African-American, Chris Rock, who unfortunately didn’t make it to this best dress of Oscars list.
For some people, winning the Oscars is as important as showing up with the best dress! Well, at least you don’t end up at the top of the worst dress list. We’re not going to talk about the worst dress, those girls have suffered enough. Instead, we will talk about the best dress of Oscars 2016!
Last Oscars gave us a lot of drama besides the hundred thousands dollars worth of dress and million dollars worth of jewelry. My favorite moment was when Leonardo DiCaprio won his first ever Oscars! Enough with DiCaprio, now let’s count down my top 10 best dress of Oscars 2016 list!
10. Jennifer Lawrence in Dior
Although it was fashionably late, Jennifer Lawrence arrived in style. She was wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress and Chopard jewels. Originally, this dress was a cocktail dress with see-through top. She had it custom made with Dior to make it longer for the Oscars event.
She looked elegant but remained young in this dress. Her hair and make up was fresh. The only thing lacking was the jewelry it self. Her necklace was too simple and light for the event. Plus, her dress sort of said, “I don’t think I will win tonight, but I’m going to party anyway.” However, she made it to the top 10 list!
9. Brie Larson in Gucci
And the Oscars for Best Actress in Leading Role goes to… Brie Larson in Room!
Although she shined in that movie, her dress didn’t really do the job. Brie Larson is young and vibrant, this Gucci dress does not say so about her. It should be more, considering that she started custom designing it since before Christmas.
The dress was still elegant on her. And she said what the dress is all about is what makes her comfortable. That’s all you need when you are worrying about whether they are going to call your name for the award!
The Niwaka jewels she was wearing were too simple. Her earrings should be more sparkling rather than just simple pearl earrings. Bigger and longer blue gem earrings would be perfect!
Regardless, congratulation on the Oscars and for making it to this list!
8. Rooney Mara in Givenchy
This rising star really knows how to be herself in style! Rooney Mara, nominated for her role in Carol, arrived in this white Givenchy dress. The dress was hand-stitched. Rumor has it, it took around 1,800 hours to make!
The diamond shaped cut out on her belly makes the dress unusual. It is good because that is who Rooney Mara is. She is sweet yet mysterious. And this dress says it all! Not to mention her pulled back hair with three little buns and her flawless make-up.
Too bad that her skinny body figure (and pose) didn’t work really well with the dress. That is why she is stuck on the 8th rank of this top 10 best dress list.
In addition to her dress, she was also wearing Stuart Weitzman heels and Fred Leighton jewels.
7. Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton
As she walked on the red carpet of the Oscars 2016, Alicia Vikander reminded some people of Belle, one of the Disney Princess from Beauty and The Beast. She also reminded me of Ariana Grande (the elegant and classy one with this dress). What do you think?
When she was asked about the dress’ color, she said it’s dusty yellow. Custom made for her, these Louis Vuitton dress, heels, and jewelry are what I am going to wear if I want to look like a Disney Princess. However, I still prefer her Louis Vuitton dress on the last Golden Globe though.
At the end of the day, Alicia Vikander won her Oscars along with a kiss from her boyfriend (yes, I am so jealous), Michael Fassbender. So if she is Belle, that makes him…?
6. Priyanka Chopra in Zuhair Murad
Bollywood hit the Oscars red carpet!
The leading role of TV Series Quantico attended the Oscars 2016 in a Zuhair Murad dress and $3.2 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewels. This type of dress, see through but not see through, has become some of celebrities’ favorite including Bollywood star, Priyanka Chopra.
However, the color white makes the dress looks like a bridal dress. You still remember Beyonce’s dress on the last Grammy, don’t you? It just doesn’t work. Good thing that Priyanka has what it takes to pull it off on this red carpet.
Brad from Fashion Police said that the dress itself was wanted by other actress, his own client. This bootylicious dress really suits women with body figure like Priyanka Chopra, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyonce. Do you have what it takes to pull this dress off?
5. Kate Winslet in Leonardo DiCaprio… I mean, Ralph Lauren
Am I the only one with Titanic’s theme song on my head when I see this picture?
This shiny Ralph Lauren gown looks really good on Kate Winslet. As the sun was setting and the lights were on, her dress shined through. The golden shimmer on the black dress, it is just so elegant and classy!
In addition to the dress, she wore Nirav Modi jewels. Everything looks perfect on her except the hair and make-up. They looked too simple for this world class event. Her natural make-up made her look a bit pale. And her casual hair needed more touch to match her shiny dress. If only she could pull them off as well, she would have been on the top of this Best Dress of Oscars 2016 list.
Oh, did I mention that handsome guy standing next to her? Yes, that is Leonardo DiCaprio who won his first Oscars for Best Actor in Leading Role in The Revenant. Let’s steal Kate’s shining moment for a while to congratulate Leo. You go, Leo!
4. Charlize Theron in Dior
Hot. Hot. Hot. Charlize Theron dared to wear red on the red carpet and she did it! The red dress is Dior Haute Couture dress complimented by the $3.7 million worth of Harry Winston diamonds including the one hanging beautifully on her neck.
Although she didn’t win the Oscars, her movie, Mad Max the Fury Road won the most Oscars that night. No matter what, she won people’s attention as she presented on the stage. Some critics said that this dress shows too much skin and unconditional vulgarity. However, Oscars red carpet is all about bringing the drama and becoming a show stopper. Charlize Theron definitely did it with this dress!
3. Jennifer Garner in Versace
The second runner-up of Best Dress of Oscars 2016 is… Jennifer Garner in Atelier Versace dress!
Despite her divorce with Batman in the upcoming Batman vs. Superman movie, Jennifer Garner shined at Oscars 2016 red carpet with this black Atelier Versace dress. It looks perfect on her. In addition, she was wearing Rene Caovilla heels and a Ferragamo purse. Beautiful! The only reason she is not on the top of this list is because there are two other stunning dresses.
Forget Ben Affleck, you go, girl!
2. Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell
The runner up for Best Dress of Oscars 2016 goes to… Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell dress!
Lady Gaga is all about being out of the box and being glamor. This time, she was being glamor Gaga and still be true to herself. She was wearing a custom Brandon Maxwell dress. The best part of the dress is the hidden pants! It’s like her pants have their own cape. That is how cool Gaga is!
The hair, the make up, the Brian Atwood heels, and the $8 million worth of Lorraine Schwartz jewels are all perfect. Although, some critics said she should have worn a necklace. But who needs additional necklace when you are wearing 90 carats of diamond earrings?
1. Cate Blanchett in Armani
And the winner of Best Dress of Oscars 2016 is… Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé dress!
She might not win the Oscars for her role in the movie Carol, but she definitely won the dress competition! From red carpet to red carpet, Cate always pull it off!
Not everyone can pull off this color and flowery dress unless you are Cate Blanchett. Her hair and make-up, her Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, her jewelry, everything fit perfectly to her Armani Privé dress. You cannot see it on this picture, but she also had her Roger Vivier clutch.
Beautiful fabric: checked. Amazing color: checked. Glamor and elegant: checked. Show stopping drama: checked. Cate Blanchett has done it all!
So, what do you think of this top 10 Best Dress of Oscars 2016 list? Which one do you think should be on top? Or perhaps you have other candidates that should be on this list?
Let’s discuss it on the comment section!
