The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals

Rosamund Pike of course had the better Givenchy look last night, there’s pretty much no question. Rosamund’s crimson gown featured a fan-like bustline, layers of lace, seqyins and embroidery that somehow didn’t look busy and smooth fabric that gave the illusion of cinching her waist. This dress was beautiful, and she didn’t distract from it at all. Her styling was minimal and somehow just right. At yesterday’s Women in Film pre-Oscar party, Pike’s makeup was way underdone and I was worried she would make that mistake again. She didn’t, she just looked natural and fresh. Incredible. One minor complaint: the shoes could be less safe and matchy.

Also in Givenchy, with less success, we have Jessica Chastain. At least she’s wearing a bold color. Chastain’s dress draped down in both the front and back, giving it a kind of toga illusion. The front opened up to a sequin tank in a deeper navy than the rest of the dress. It looks like two different gowns layered on top of each other. The dress hugs Chastain perfectly, but it’s all too cookie cutter somehow. I also wish she would have done something different with her hair. Incredible necklace though, those are Piaget jewels.

The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals

The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals

The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals
The 87th Annual Academy Awards in LA
The 87th Annual Academy Awards in LA
The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals
The 87th Annual Oscars - Red Carpet Arrivals
87th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

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