Those of us who saw Crazy Rich Asians (rent that if you haven’t!) appreciated how fashionable Gemma Chan’s character was. Gemma has absolutely been a fashion standout this awards season. She’s becoming known for being able to pull off any look, which is the case with this phenomenal giant pink tiered Valentino gown. This is huge, it’s very pink and it looks like a quilt that might swallow up another actress but not Gemma. It even has a ruffled mock turtleneck and pockets. She put her hand in the pocket and it was the cutest!
Constance Wu was in an impressive bright yellow Versace chiffon gown featuring asymmetric flutter sleeves and a jeweled sweetheart neckline. She was my favorite early on in the night as she was one of the first on the red carpet. I’ve read some criticism of the color, but I liked it. Gabby tweeted @me that it reminded her of Michelle Williams’ 2006 Oscar dress, when she was nominated for Brokeback Mountain. It does look like that!
Awkwafina was in a metallic pink DSquared2 suit featuring a giant bow at the neck. I thought this was ill-fitting but I was probably influenced by reading Tom and Lorenzo’s tweet on it. Awkwafina presented in a skit with John Mulaney where they talked about how awkward they were. It was funny and didn’t go on too long.
We’re covering Michelle Yeoh’s incredible gown in a separate post focused on designer Elie Saab!
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Didn’t care for the quilt gownm loved the suit and the yellow dress.
Gemma can wear anything! And it has POCKETS!
Iove this dress its so over the topic yet she makes it work
I think this dress was one of my favorites from last night. But yes, I think she would look fantastic in just about anything.
She can pull anything off – she’s like Asian Barbie (ie, incredibly beautiful/perfect looking)
I think she’s going to be in the Tilda/Blanchett/Kidman school of incredible red carpet looks that not many can pull off
I LOVED this. She’s made such great choices throughout the whole season. It feels like everyone else is just so afraid of making a mistake, they choose the most boring dresses ever.
I think the Fashion Police really hurt the Oscars, people started to play it safe rather than take a risk and end up on the Worst Dressed Lists
Gemma was my best of the night. 10/10
agree. stunning.
Gemma always comes to SLAY. One of my favorites.
Constance is so extremely gorgeous and the yellow is beautiful on her. Love Awkwafina’s fit as well!
Gemma Chan’s dress is awful. It’s a pink parachute.
I was so ready for her to bring it like she has this year, but this was such a disappointment. Hands down worst thing she’s worn all awards season.
Lol. It reminded me of an uninflated pool raft. But she is so beautiful that I think this is proof that she could pull off a paper bag and still look amazing.
She’s gorgeous. The dress is ghastly.
Gemma glows in that color. I can’t say anything else nice about the dress 😃.
It looks comfortable, like she’s warm and not having to suck her belly in all night- there’s a few more.
Plus- POCKETS!
I loved gemma’s dress. The color was gorgeous, she looked radiant – just perfection. And I am usually someone who likes the safer dresses.
The colour really doesn’t photograph well! It was a softer pink and suited her complexion much better on TV.
Gemma is incredibly beautiful, isn’t she?
I loved that dress on Gemma !
I hate the pink dress, but Gemma makes it work.
I love how delicate Constance’s is.
Don’t love Awkwafina’s suit, but I do love that she wore a suit.
Gemma is so gorgeous and such a star, but I don’t know that I agree about her fashion choices this awards season. To be such a tall glamazon, her outfits are usually so twee and just a little too girly for me. Here the color is great but I HATE the shapelessness and the ruffled, high neck.
Awkwafina was giving me young Yoko Ono vibes. That’s not a bad thing at all btw. I really like her style! And everyone else looks wonderful, too. Great colors!
The Pink Monster looks like Grandma’s Bed Covers in her Guest Bedroom.
I had so many Nightmares because of that thing in my Childhood.
Grandpa always told me that it was once a smooth cover in White and all the Pink ruffles came from my Moms dresses that she forgot there, her own and the ones of her Dolls.
I always kept my Dolls far away from my Grandma and the Bed and only wore my ugliest nightclothes when sleeping there.
The yellow Dress and the Lady wearing it are both magnificent beautiful.
The third Lady is pretty, her clothes are a little bit too tight.
Really love all 3 of them and their unique fashion. Emma could wear anything, just stunning. Just wish she would smile more, she doesn’t look joyful and like she is enjoying herself this award season. Think she goes for the fashion model no-smile in pictures, but makes her look so glum and sad to me.
As I said above, Gemma is beautiful and could literally wear anything and still look amazing.
Constance looks lovely and I actually like this dress better than Michelle Williams’s. The detail on the neckline is exquisite.
Awkwafina looks great. TLo are dead to me after they were so mean to me in their comments section a few years ago. Not just once but twice and each time I think I made very innocuous comments. Their schtick wore out its welcome for me.
Thanks for mentioning my tweet – validating my random Oscars fashion memory, lol!
i think Gemma’s dress was my favourite of the night! Loved everything about it.
LOVE Gemma’s pink dress.
Gemma’s Dress is nice on it’s own, but it wears her not the other way around. A different color would have worked better.
The concept of Awkwafina’s suit is awesome…the execution is TERRIBLE. From the tension creases at her waist, the way it bunches up high around her neck and shoulders, the stumpifying length of the jacket that is pried open at crotch level to reveal pink folds and unflattering creases …it’s just horrible. She deserved better. She deserved an ensemble that fit her body.
I love all three of these looks. Gemma Chan’s dress was the most amazing color. Like neon fuchsia. Breathtaking. I usually hate yellow on just about everyone but this yellow gown is gorgeous and Awkwafina’s suit is great. I loved it. She looked glam but kick-ass at the same time.