oscars: best looks

Well, one of the most anticipated nights in Hollywood (in terms of awards and fashion) has come and gone. I was really excited for the Oscars this year, because unlike other years, I actually saw a lot of the movies that were nominated. I also fell in love with a lot of new faces (Felicity Jones, I'm looking at you) so it was also really exciting to see them off-screen! And I especially love me some Neil Patrick Harris.

The Oscars: Best Looks

As I'm sure you all know, the Oscars were last weekend and I hope you all got to watch them, as they were amazing. Congrats to everyone on their huge wins!

Now, as a lover and student of fashion, one of the most anticipated parts of any awards show for me is what the stars are wearing. So below are my favourite looks from this year's Oscars.

Whether strapless, short-sleeve or long-sleeve, it seems like this year's theme for women was slim fitted gowns, though some of them had a fuller skirt or train. The gowns had a bit of sparkle to them, in very soft colours, such as silver, nude, off-white, or pale pink, and they looked gorgeous on all who wore them (even Lady Gaga decided to follow the trend, though she still added her own twist).

Cate Blanchett Armani Privé

Jennifer Garner Oscar de la Renta

Sally Hawkins Valentino

Sarah Paulson Elie Saab

Naomi Watts Calvin Klein Collection

Angelina Jolie Elie Saab Haute Couture

Maria Menounos

Jessica Biel Chanel Haute Couture

Lady Gaga Atelier Versace

But it also seems there were some who did not follow this trend, and thank god they didn't, because they could not have looked more beautiful if they tried.

Lupita Nyong'o Prada
Lupita has worn some amazing colours on the red carpet this year so far, but I just absolutely loved this pale blue and the way it looked with her skin tone. Also the shape just complemented her body so perfectly. I think we have a new style setter on our hands!

Kerry Washington Jason Wu
With or without a baby bump, this dress would have been dazzling on her. I especially love the colour!

Olivia Wilde Valentino

Though this look was very simple, it looked absolutely stunning on Olivia. It was paired with the right (and right amount of) accessories.

And of course, the men. All looking so dapper, and kudos to Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey for standing out amongst all the dark colours!

Bradley Cooper Tom Ford

Brad Pitt Tom Ford

Leonardo DiCaprio Armani

Jared Leto Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

Matthew McConaughey Chopard

(His wife, Camilla Alves, also wearing the soft hue trend from Gabriela Cadena)

What were your favourite Oscar looks? Let me know in the comments below!