Oscars V Golden Globes Dresses
The Golden Globes and the Oscars: two of the biggest nights on the red carpet calendar. We recap on who wore what to each - & rate their choices!
Getty ImagesNatalie Portman at the Golden Globes
Having spent last year’s awards season dressing to fit her baby bump, Natalie Portman made a triumphant post-baby return to the Golden Globes red carpet in this fairytale pink gown by Lanvin with Tiffany & Co jewels.
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Getty ImagesNatalie Portman at the Oscars
She did a style 180 for the Oscars, though, opting for a more casual red polka dot dress (vintage Dior, darling).
WINNER: Call us pernickety, but Natalie’s Oscars dress was lacking the wow factor for us. The Lanvin takes it!
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Getty ImagesMichelle Williams at the Golden Globes
Michelle Williams is always one of our favourite stars to watch on the red carpet because she rarely plays it safe. That was certainly the case at this year’s Golden Globes, when she opted for this slinky flock gown by new US designer Jason Wu, accessorised with a gem-encrusted headband to add a touch of 20s flair.
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Getty ImagesMichelle Williams at the Oscars
...And it was obviously a silhouette Michelle loved, as she wore a strikingly similar one (albeit with a peplum waist and sans sleeves) for the Oscars, in the shape of this Louis Vuitton confection. Again, the bow at the waist nodded to a burgeoning trend – pay attention, ladies!
WINNER: This is a tricky one – but we’re handing the gong to the Oscars dress, thanks to its ramped-up glamour.
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Getty ImagesAngelina Jolie at the Golden Globes
Angelina Jolie forced many to do a double-take when she arrived on the Golden Globes red carpet in something other than her signature black. Her cream Atelier Versace dress, accented with red and a severe, pulled back ‘do, earned her plenty of column inches.
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GettyAngelina Jolie at the Oscars
But that was nothing compared to what this dress, also by Atelier Versace, would do for her when she wore it to present an award at the Oscars. It made ‘Jolieing’ – sticking out a leg in a contorted pose – a phenomenon.
WINNER: The Oscars dress kicks Angelina’s Globes dress into touch, no sweat.
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PA PhotosKristen Wiig at the Golden Globes
It’s really been Kristen Wiig’s year, awards-wise, thanks to the success of her film Bridesmaids – although it didn’t take home any prizes at the Golden Globes. Showing off a darker ‘do, the actress was a winner in the style stakes though in this minimalist, slit-front dress by Bill Blass.
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Getty ImagesKristen Wiig at the Oscars
No, you’re not seeing double. Kristen opted for a strikingly similar – albeit a bit rufflier – dress for the Oscars. This one was J. Mendel.
WINNER: The simplicity of her Globes dress wins out (plus, we want that pendant!)
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PA PhotosRooney Mara at the Golden Globes
Life must feel like one long red carpet to Rooney Mara at the moment; the actress stepped straight off the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo promo trail and straight into awards season. Fortunately, she has a wealth of fabulous labels at her finger tips. Cue this dramatic, bustle-backed dress by Nina Ricci.
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Getty ImagesRooney Mara at the Oscars
Talk about night and day! Come the Oscars, Rooney was in a far lighter, more romantic mood, and this Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown – plus full fringe – made the intended impact.
WINNER: We rarely see Rooney in anything other than Givenchy – and her Oscars dress serves perfectly to remind us why. Simply divine.
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PA PhotosEmma Stone at the Golden Globes
Hollywood’s new girl crush, Emma Stone, played up her Titian locks in this burgundy degrade Lanvin dress at the Golden Globes. Red on red is the new black.
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Getty ImagesEmma Stone at the Oscars
Sticking at her favourite spot on the colour spectrum, Emma opted for this fuchsia Balenciaga gown with a dramatic bow detail at the neck for the Oscars.
WINNER: Both are equally lust-worthy, but we adore the drama of the Balenciaga – it’s what an Oscars red carpet should be about.
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Getty ImagesJessica Chastain at the Golden Globes
With the spotlight on her thanks to her starring role in The Help, Jessica Chastain opted for a classic, high-necked cream gown – with little scope for wardrobe malfunctions, one imagines! – by Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci for her Golden Globes appearance. She even played it safe with her accessories, matching the pearl detail on her dress with pearl jewellery.
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Getty ImagesJessica Chastain at the Oscars
Fast forward to the Oscars, and what a change of direction! Gone is the high neck and fussy beading, and swept in is this opulent, embroidered, strapless creation by Alexander McQueen.
WINNER: This one’s a no contest for us – we’re 100% Team McQueen!
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PA PhotosViola Davis at the Golden Globes
Viola Davis, who also garnered her fair share of nominations with The Help, made a bold entrance on the Golden Globes red carpet in this Grecian-style Emilio Pucci dress replete with leg-flashing split. Angelina who...?
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PA PhotosViola Davis at the Oscars
Despite keeping her fabulous pins under wraps at the Oscars, Viola still managed to make us turn green with envy thanks to this crystal-trimmed Vera Wang gown. (Note the co-ordinating emeralds: the work of a fashion pro.)
WINNER: The Wang walks it!
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PA PhotosShailene Woodley at the Golden Globes
Shailene Woodley is one of the hottest new names of 2012 and, thanks to her starring role opposite George Clooney in The Descendants, she earned herself a spot on the most prestigious red carpets of the season. For the Golden Globes, she looked every inch the movie star in this soft, strapless Marchesa sheath paired with a chic up-do.
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PA PhotosShailene Woodley at the Oscars
But playing is safe, apparently, isn’t in Shailene’s fashion DNA. The ingénue took a different tack altogether at the Oscars in this heavy and uber-directional cream dress by Valentino.
WINNER: While we love that Shailene took a risk at the Oscars, for us, it didn’t quite work. We much prefer her Golden Globes look.
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PA PhotosTina Fey at the Golden Globes
Tina Fey often looks out of her comfort zone on the red carpet and her body language in this shot tells us that was the case at the Golden Globes, too. Though we’re frankly struggling to understand why; this beautiful plum Oscar De La Renta confection is one of her better dress choices.
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Getty ImagesTina Fey at the Oscars
Onwards and upwards! Looking much happier – and positively glowing – at the Oscars, Tina wowed in Carolina Herrera.
WINNER: Both dresses look great on this reluctant fashion plate, but it’s the Carolina Herrera that has the biggest wow factor as far as we’re concerned.
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