Go neutral or go home.
At least, that seemed to be the memo on last night’s red carpet, as Hollywood’s brightest stars played it cool in pale, icy hues at the 85th Academy Awards.
It kicked off with Best Actress nominee Jessica Chastain, who chose her nude-colored, beaded Armani Prive strapless gown because “I love cinema so much . . . it’s a very ‘Happy birthday, Mister President’ dress,” said the “Zero Dark Thirty” actress.
She completed her old-school Hollywood look with soft waves and dialed up her jewels from zero to 100 with vintage diamond earrings and a vintage diamond and gold bracelet, both from Harry Winston.
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Reese Witherspoon is in an mood indigo in a strapless Louis Vuitton number.
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Nicole Kidman (above) is all aglitter on the red carpet
Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence — who tumbled on her way to the stage — opted for volume in one of spring’s hottest hues.
Her white Dior Haute Couture dress bore a fitted bodice but poufed out into a dramatic ball gown.
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The silver lining to her classic look? A strand of Chopard diamond beads (74 carats, to be exact) swung delicately from the back of her bare shoulders.
Speaking of backs . . . Best Supporting Actress winner Hathaway was pretty in a light-pink Prada duchesse satin column.
It was all covered up in front, but the backless dress featured revealing crisscross straps and an even more revealing slit. Her chopped locks, Tiffany & Co. jewelry and minimal dress made for a very modern-day Audrey Hepburn.
On the opposite end of the silhouette spectrum was fellow Best Supporting Actress nominee Amy Adams.
The actress, who chose her gown “two weeks ago,” masterfully navigated the red carpet in a spectacular, nipped-at-the-waist gray Oscar de la Renta gown with a fitted, beaded bodice and megatiered organza and tulle skirt. An exaggerated train made for a most enchanting red-carpet moment.
Rounding out the neutral hues was Zoe Saldana. Known for making edgier fashion statements, the actress worked the unexpected in an Alexis Mabille Couture fishtail gown.
It was embellished at the bust, belted at the waist and finished with a triple-tiered slit, but done in spring 2013’s power combo of black-and-white, and it worked to maximum effect.
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