What Will They Wear?
Our predictions of what the stars will wear for Awards Season
Rex FeaturesAnne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway’s been making the most of her new, slender frame of late, opting for spaghetti straps and drape fabrics, instead of the tight body-con dresses she’s favoured previously. This shimmering dress, which she wore to a New York charity event in December, comes courtesy of Nina Ricci.
GoRunwayAnne Hathaway
And we can definitely see the actress taking her pick from Nina Ricci’s spring/summer collection this awards season. This polka-dot lace-overlay gown walks the tightrope between sexiness and style, and would be a sure-fire hit on the Les Mis star.
Getty ImagesMarion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard has a playful approach when it comes to her fashion – and the red carpet is the perfect place for her to experiment with this eccentricity. That said, there’s always one brand that she goes back to time and time again….
GoRunwayMarion Cotillard
It’s not really a question of if Marion will wear Dior, but what she will wear from their collection. Our money’s on this floral skirt and black top from the label’s Ready-To-Wear collection. Note the necktie – trés chic, n’est-ce pas?
Rex FeaturesJessica Chastain
Unlike many redheads, Jessica Chastain’s not averse to a bit of nude on the red carpet. This lace Elie Saab gown, which the Oscar nominee wore to the Venice Film Festival, ticked every kind of box for the star.
GoRunwayJessica Chastain
Which is why we think she’ll make sure this gold brocade gown, by the same designer, is in her fashion armoury. Just imagine it set off with a few million-dollars-worth of Harry Winston jewellery.
PA PhotosJennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence proved red carpet dressing came naturally to her when she wowed in this tie-dye-effect Dior Haute Couture gown back in September 2012 – but did it give us a clue as to what she’ll be wearing now it’s awards season?
GoRunwayJennifer Lawrence
Definitely! This nude beaded prom dress from the same collection would look fantastic on the actress – plus, she’s been named as the face of Dior so it would be rude not to, really.
Rex FeaturesEmily Blunt
Emily Blunt turned quite a few heads when she wore a green embellished Jason Wu dress to the premiere of The Five-Year Engagement in April. Elegance personified, we say.
GoRunwayEmily Blunt
This Jason Wu gown from the designer’s spring/summer collection is head-to-toe Emily. She likes a bit of sparkle on big occasions, and the chiffon-effect skirt is just up her street.
PA PhotosMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep’s not afraid to give her younger rivals a run for their money in the style stakes. We love her 2009 Oscar look, a custom-made grey silk chiffon gown from Alberta Ferretti that hung elegantly off her figure.
GoRunwayMeryl Streep
This year, we think Meryl will choose grey again. This fashion-forward Zac Posen gown has the mermaid skirt, which is proving so popular at the moment, and the straight neckline that Meryl often favours. An ideal choice for the actress.
Rex FeaturesAmy Adams
Amy Adams isn’t one for fuss when it comes to her awards outfits. Simple silhouettes and elegant shapes, as exemplified by this Giorgio Armani mini, are her go-to looks.
GoRunwayAmy Adams
Amy will have to do something a little bit special for awards season so we predict this velvet-bodice dress by Giorgio Armani Couture will be an option in her wardrobe. The actress isn’t averse to a bit of navy on the red carpet and the sequinned detailing hints at old school Hollywood.
PA PhotosClaire Danes
Claire Danes has got a whole asymmetric thing going on with her style. Pre-baby bump, she often went for some one-shoulder action. This pale and very interesting look, from 2010, was down to Lanvin.
GoRunwayClaire Danes
With no baby bump to incorporate now, we really want Claire Danes to show her daring style and opt for this Grecian-style jumpsuit, also by Lanvin.
PA PhotosAmanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried never shies away from using her outfit to highlight her pale complexion. Example: in 2009 she wore this tomato-hued Valentino gown to the Oscars.
GoRunwayAmanda Seyfried
But Amanda’s come along way over the last few years. This Valentino Couture gown takes into account her growing maturity, style-wise, but retains her love of bright tones and classic tailoring.
Rex FeaturesNaomi Watts
When it comes to colour, Naomi Watts is a difficult one to predict. She wears everything from nudes to jewel tones (she’s pictured here in Stella McCartney). One thing you can rely on with Naomi, though, there’ll be nothing outrageous.
GoRunwayNaomi Watts
If we’re going to make a prediction, our money’s on this ‘70s-style peep-hole dress from Gucci. Its laid-back vibe will appeal to the Aussie, but the intricate detailing around the neck gives it enough kudos for the red carpet.
Rex FeaturesElizabeth Olsen
Don’t expect to see much of Elizabeth Olsen’s skin, even over awards season. This actress’ statement style is to cover up whether it’s with a jacket, long sleeves or a long hemline.
Elizabeth Olsen
No prizes for guessing that Elizabeth Olsen will wear something from her sisters’ collection, The Row, for the awards. We can see her donning this Maid-Marian-style gown, and looking just fabulous.
PA PhotosRachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz has been stepping out in a few more daring outfits now she’s a bona fide Bond Girl. This burnt orange dress, which the actress wore for the American Film Festival in 2012, is the creation of Sonia Rykiel.
GoRunwayRachel Weisz
We suspect that Rachel will turn to Alexander McQueen for her awards look. This ‘50s print dress would set off the actress’ curves, while red is the perfect shade for her English Rose features.
PA PhotosZooey Deschanel
If there’s a queen of the prom dress, it’s Zooey Deschanel. No one can work a full skirt quite like this star so we can expect plenty of bustle and puff, along with Zooey’s special brand of quirkiness.
GoRunwayZooey Deschanel
Zooey’s not often seen in stripes but this Oscar de la Renta full-length gown screams New Girl, no? We wouldn’t be surprised if she makes it her own by altering the hemline and adding some brightly-coloured accessories.
Getty ImagesNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman knows the drill with awards ceremonies: her tall, slender frame suits a column dress, and there’s got to be a bit of razzamatazz going on. At the 2012 Golden Globes, this Versace gown did the trick.
GoRunwayNicole Kidman
Our pick for Nicole is this brushed velvet Chanel Couture gown. The silver fabric is sheer around the chest but would elegantly cover the rest of her figure.
Rex FeaturesMichelle Dockery
Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery might be new to red carpets, but she knows her own style and rarely puts a heel-clad foot wrong, as this divine Louis Vuitton gown proves.
Michelle Dockery
This strapless tomato-red gown from Ralph Lauren might be from a ready-to-wear collection but it could have been made for Michelle’s slender frame. An easy way for the actress to make this dress her own? Add some chandelier diamond earrings.
