Although I don’t usually write for the opinions section, when it came to an opinion on Oscar dresses, I couldn’t keep my mouth shut. To start off on a high note, Penelope Cruz looked gorgeous in her merlot-colored Donna Karan Couture gown. The pleating in the dress was so simple, yet it did so much for her figure it was astonishing. This gown made Cruz look very classic, elegant, graceful and regal. Sandra Bullock looked sensational this year. She wore a Markasa gown, unlike anything I had ever seen. The top was made up of a nude fabric that had delicate silver beading sewn on in the shape of florals, while the velvet bottom fell down into a simple, yet elegant, train. This dress wasn’t like anything we’ve ever seen on the red carpet, from the color to the details; this dress even had a little cap sleeve. It was the absolute perfect dress to wear in which to receive the Best Actress award. Although, I will say, I think the red lipstick she chose had a little too much orange in it for her complexion. Talking about gowns that looked nothing less than tragic on the red carpet, the obvious place to start would be Zoe Saldada. While the top of her dress was beautiful, the bottom was a disaster! It looked like she had stolen multiple purple piñatas from a little girl’s birthday party, and sewn them to the bottom of her dress! Can somebody do me a favor, because I would really appreciate it if somebody can PLEASE explain to me why Charlize Theron had fabric roses on her breasts? She looked ridiculous! I mean, did she look in the mirror before she left? Did she get dressed in the dark? How did she justify walking out the door with those monstrosities on her boobs? Did nobody tell her? Does she not have any friends to say, “I love you, but you need to turn around, go back in the house, and try again?” I just don’t understand. Sarah Jessica Parker also made a fashion “no-no” this year. While I love SJP, and usually agree with whatever she chooses to put on her back, I have to admit that when I saw her in this Chanel Couture, all I could this was say, “No! Just…NO!” The dress didn’t complement her body shape at all. She might as well have ripped her curtains down, and wrapped them around her body like one would with a towel after getting out of the shower. It would have had a similar effect, perhaps an even better one! I mean, the triangular top of the front of the dress looked like it was growing some sort of metallic mold on it. Speaking of growths, what about her hair? The woman had so much fake hair on her head that I couldn’t believe that she was standing up straight. If only you had an idea of how heavy fake hair is. And what makes it worse, is how her extensions did not match her real hair color; her hair had a washed-out look to it, while the fake hair had a golden hue. All in all, as far as I’m concerned, Sarah Jessica Parker should have stayed home. Let’s talk about Cameron Diaz. She proudly wore an Oscar de la Renta gown and you could tell as she strutted down the red carpet she felt like she looked amazing. Though her hair and makeup were flawless, and her dress was sensational (honestly, would we expect anything less from Oscar?) I felt like the silver beading and sequins on the dress completely washed her out and that the red lipstick she wore was a desperate attempt to keep her from looking like a sheet. To wrap up this fashion piece, let’s end it with the highest possible note, the crowning jewel, and my pick for best-dressed of the night: Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer Lopez wore a structural Armani Prive gown, in a shade of pink so pale it almost looked white, and she looked absolutely STUNNING in it. Some people didn’t get the side attachment or the side train as I’m going to call it, because it’s so unique and high fashion, but I think it was utter perfection. Lopez was smart about this dress too; she decided to go with a naked neck and kept her earrings and bracelet very simple, so that your entire focus would be on the dress. If you watched her, you could see how confident and sexy and proud she felt while wearing this gown, which in turn made her look even better in the dress! All in all, the woman who outshone all the rest of the stars was Jennifer Lopez!
By Ashley McKenzie
Culture Columnist
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