Award shows are always a showdown of fashion, so I backtracked the past award shows this year and found some looks that truly stood out. I looked at the People’s Choice Awards, Emmys, Academy Awards, Latin Grammys, Country Music Awards, Grammys, Golden Globes, Video Music Awards and the American Music Awards. While these were action packed shows, fashion certainly took center stage.
The pressure to find the “Best Dressed” within a group of stunning fashion is quite tremendous, but that is exactly what I have set out to do. I looked through red carpet looks from throughout 2011 and found the fashion statements that undeniably stood out!
Virginia Williams and Selena Gomez really shined on the red carpet for the People's Choice Awards. Williams’ dress was a great length, had sparkle and revealed her back. Gomez’ dress was a soft pink and featured a ruffle across one shoulder. Her hair was parted to the side which really showed off the dramatic sleeve.
During the Golden Globes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone showed off their style. Zeta-Jones’ dress had a dramatic sense, which in my opinion is perfect for an award show. I think she managed to stun without going crazy. The always debonair RDJ mixed his grey suit with a red tie and black shoes. Stone’s dress was simple yet stunning. She showed that it is not always about having the most dramatic outfit that can make an impact on the red carpet.
Kelly Osbourne took center stage during the Grammys. Osbourne’s dress was the perfect length and featured a crafted one shoulder cut. The ribbon around the waist and ruffle on the top and bottom completed the faultless look.
The Academy Awards sparked the attention as both Rhea Durham and Camila Alves took the red carpet. Durham’s outfit had the perfect amount of solid color combined with the alluring printed pattern. The crimson red really stood out against the beige and black. Alves’ dress was floor length and had a gapingly low neckline. The dress was form fitting at the top and then flowed at the bottom.
Zoe Saldana and Kate Holmes went for unique twists on their ensembles at the Video Music Awards. Saldana wore a dress made from varying textures and the top had a shockingly low neckline and the bottom was plain black. Katie Holmes matched her dress with tan booties that added a different statement to her outfit.
Aubrey Plaza and Aimee Teegarden went for a chic, glamorous look at the Emmys. Plaza’s dress was long and the top was looser and the bottom was more form fitting until the dramatic sweep across the floor. Teegarden’s dress was one-shoulder and was shorter in the front than in the back, creating a theatrical effect.
Shakira and Pablo Alboran dressed their best for the Latin Grammys red carpet. Shakira’s dress had a lot of details on the top though became simpler as the dress flowed down. Alboran’s look was classic but was worn well.
The Country Music Awards featured many celebrities though Tim McGraw and Faith Hill completely seemed to stand out. McGraw was wearing a black suit with a black shirt and a cowboy hat. The cowboy hat was a perfect touch to a sultry look. Hill wore a long, slim fitting white dress that was simple yet chic.
The red carpet at the American Music Awards featured hot looks from both Selena Gomez and Jenny McCarthy. Gomez had a long dress with a low neckline and a deep slit. It featuring a great fit as well as had gaping material. McCarthy’s dress was above the knee and made from a plum toned material.
The looks we have seen this past year on the star-studded red carpets have certainly impressed all the fashionistas out there as well as they have served for a ton of outfit inspiration!
Cassie Castaneda
