At the SAGs, Apple Cider Vinegar actors Kaitlyn Dever, in an embellished strapless peach gown from Elie Saab, and Alycia Debnam-Carey, in a fitted ivory halter-neck Christian Dior gown, exuded traditional princess energy. The ultra-feminine looks were more in line with Monacoโs House of Grimaldi than the United Kingdomโs House of Windsor but had the aspirational whiff of Hollywood royalty.
Not basic black
Black is the baseline for risk-adverse actors wishing to appear sophisticated without drawing the attention of fashion critics. It takes the careful addition of a subtle detail to move black from boring and keep it a safe distance from daring.
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The peplum on Elle Fanningโs strapless Celine gown, the capital V-neck of Cristin Miliotiโs Christian Dior dress, and the leather bodice of Demi Mooreโs Loewe gown were stylish without upstaging the talent wearing them.
There will always be a Bjork
At the Oscars, some stars will ditch black to follow the look-at-me lead of Danielle Deadwylerโs Louis Vuitton red dress with a โ70s lampshade silhouette, Drew Starkeyโs spotted Valentino scarf masquerading as a tie and Chalametโs lime shirt at the SAGs.
Itโs been 24 years since Bjorkโs swan dress, so itโs time for the crazy to take flight.
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