Oscars Fashion Trends (Part 2)

By Marni Elyse Katz
March 9, 2010

While Part 1 of our Oscar Trends mini-series focused on color choice, this version concentrates on styles and silhouettes, from the feminine but futuristic styles worn by Amanda Seyfried and Jennifer Lopez to the backward-glancing looks by fashionistas Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie.

Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz went for the gold, but Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren opted for its BFF, silver. Metallic or matte, grey tones were popular this season, in curve-hugging, statuesque shapes.

From top row, left to right: Best Director winner Kathryn Bigelow wears a tight-fitting pewter satin sheath with-heart shaped sequin appliqués. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Presenter Elizabeth Banks is dreamy in a grey ruffled confection by Versace. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Nominee Helen Mirren is a timeless beauty in Badgley Mischka with scattered sequins and Tiffany jewels. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

True Blood star Deborah Anne Woll wears a taupe-y gray gown with an embellished ruched bodice and high slit designed by Nicole Miller. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Presenter Kate Winslet is ultra-sophisticated in an Yves Saint Laurent tailored gown with metallic silver bodice and straight silk skirt. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Try the Trend:

Badgely Mishka Couture Beaded Gown (buy it now price, $3,750)

New Grey Evening Gown (buy it now price, $169.99)

Maggie Gyllenhall and Rachel McAdams, both known for their distinctive tastes, donned oversize prints that seemed diluted by broad strokes. But while Maggie’s look was bold, with an almost ethnic ikat flavor, Rachel’s was dreamy.

Maggie Gyllenhall’s choice of watercolor inspired print dress in bold blues, designed by Dries Van Noten, matches her choice of roles in artsy films. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Rachel McAdams chose a Grecian-style strapless dress with a subdued palette of oversize watercolor florals by Elie Saab. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Try the Trend:

Roberto Cavalli Runway Silk Evening Gown from Fall/Winter 08 (current bid, $1,000)

Luscious Badgely Mischka Ombre Silk Gown (buy it now price, $487.20)

Speaking of trendsetters, the two most oft-watched stylistas, SJP and Nicole Richie, chose vintage-style gowns.

Nicole Richie is the ultimate hippie chick (albeit a very glam one) in a Reem Acra gown with long butterfly sleeves. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker channels Princess Leia with her poufy hair, although her Chanel Haute Couture gown with silver satin rosettes feels more sixties than Star Wars. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Try the Trend:

Stunning Vintage Pucci Silk Knit Dress in Blues; Mint! (starting bid, $51)

Vintage Style Bias Cut Silk Beaded Gown (buy it now price, $225)

Both dressed by Armani Privé, J. Lo and newcomer Amanda Seyfried swept back their hair and puffed up their skirts.

Presenter Jennifer Lopez goes back to the future in a space-age-meets-wedding-cake strapless gown in pale pink silk organza with a side train accented by Swarovski crystals. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Amanda Seyfried's gown features an avant garde bustline and enormous skirt. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Try the Trend:

Ports 1961 Navy Bustier Dress (buy it now price, $159.20)

New Rebellion Dogs Vintage Avant Garde Dress (buy it now price, $244.30)

The more bling the better is the Oscar night mantra. (Too bad they have to give it back!) This season, the chunkiest accessories were found on the wrists.

From top row, left to right: Amanda Seyfried’s stack of cuffs with bronze and golden stones match her nail polish and complement her sparkling pale dress. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Miley Cyrus wears an amazing golden cuff with bow detail. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

Best Actress nominee Gabourey Sidibe choses two chunky bracelets with sparkling white and blue stones to match her dress. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Sarah Jessica Parker wears a super stack of sparkly bracelets, plus a pointy ring. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

E! Entertainment red carpet host model Kathy Ireland’s triple layer cuff is punctuated with pearls. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Presenter Demi Moore wears matching 1930s diamond bracelets in platinum from Van Cleef and Arpels Private Collection. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Best Actress nominee Meryl Streep’s matching cuffs (one on each wrist) have a tiger pattern in balck and white.(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Try the Trend:

Vintage Green Glass and Gold Beaded Cuff (current bid, $14.95)

Cuff with Swarovski Crystals (buy it now price, $6.95)

For the guys on Oscar night, personal style is in the details, from James Cameron's Avatar-inspired pocket square to Robert Downey Jr.'s blue bowtie.

From top row, left to right: Designer-turned-director Tom Ford wears Tom Ford, natch, embellished with a pure white bloom. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Robert Downey Jr. looks fresh with a turquoise tie, blue lens sunglasses and sneakers. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Avatar director James Cameron goes matchy matchy with his wife (not to mention his movie creatures) with a blue pocket square. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

Pete Docter, the director of Up, wears a simple black suit with a vintage bottle cap as a pin. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)