The Oscar Trend: Dramatic one-shoulder gowns
Why it Works: No one was giving starlets like Anne Hathaway, Hilary Swank, and Katherine Heigl the cold shoulder while they worked the Red Carpet last night: in their one-shoulder stunners, they were impossible to ignore. Although several hot trends were seen on celebs at the show, this one was especially chic. One-shoulder gowns do double duty, drawing attention to flawless hair and makeup and standing in for over-the-top jewels by adding just enough drama and flash to the decolletage. Strapless gowns are expected and long sleeves practically unheard of, so lovely one-shouldered gowns strike a beautiful balance with an artistic asymmetry that keeps things interesting.
Get the Look: Lipstick red was most definitely the color of the night, so flaunt two trends at once in
Valentino's luxe gown ($7,650) with a glam front pleat and pavé detail at the waist. If black is more your style, grab a Grecian-inspired draped dress that would make Project Runway's Rami swoon, like one-shouldered LBD ($795) with a kicky pouf of ostrich feathers that eliminates the need for fussy jewels. You could also take things to a Carrie Bradshaw level with
Dior's Godet dress ($5,000), a snow white shift with an oversized crepe satin lily at the shoulder.
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