The Most Eye-Catching Dresses Worn to the Oscars

The 2013 Academy Awards were a spectacle to behold. With the greatest actors from around the world gathering in one location, it was a cinephile’s dream. But beyond the screen, the apparel worn by the actresses would make any fashionista drool. These dresses fall into that category as wonderful symbols of fashion that dazzled those watching from all corners of the globe.

Jennifer Lawrence

As an up-and-coming new actress that has shown her ability to play a wide variety of characters, Jennifer Lawrence is already wowing the masses. She arrived at the Oscars wearing a blush colored drop-waist dress that included portions of flared fishtail designs. Her strapless ensemble highlighted her natural beauty, and the flare of the dress coupled with the form-fitting center projected her elegance in a natural and comfortable way.

Anne Hathaway

This actress, moonlighting as Catwoman, did her fair share of dazzling at the 2013 Academy Awards. Opting for a Prada sheath in ivory, she walked down the carpet with the color of her dress perfectly matching the beautiful tone of her skin. The crossing straps in the back accentuated her sleek physique, and the sash tied at her waist highlighted the musculature of her lower back that she had worked so hard for during this cinematic season.

Jessica Chastain

This beautiful actress proved that she was capable of doing more than hunting for the nation’s most wanted terrorist. Arriving in an Armani Privé dress, she conjured up images of the classic days of Hollywood stars. The gold shine from her dress paired perfectly with her beautiful red locks, and the material hugged firmly to her waist to showcase her beautiful figure. The strapless nature of her dress also let light fall across her shoulders, making her all the more beautiful as she flashed the cameras her picture-perfect smile.

Reese Witherspoon

A natural beauty in her own respect, Reese Witherspoon shone triumphantly on the red carpet in her striking attire. Draped in a blue Louis Vuitton gown, the dazzling two tones of blue and black shone perfectly in the light. The form of the dress highlighted her healthy feminine figure, while the tail drifted off behind her as she casually walked across the path. The top of the dress graced her upper body with a black accentuation, with her shoulders being graced by her perfect blonde curls.

Kerry Washington

Emerging as a blast of color, Kerry Washington traipsed onto the red carpet wearing a coral-colored dress by Miu Miu. Her top was bejeweled in an arresting fashion, gracing her torso with what looked like a shining plate of armor. The train of the dress again flowed behind her, with the coral wonderfully blending into the carpet below. The color of her dress accentuated her deep skin tone, and the shine of the jewels on the bodice was only matched by the brilliance of her smile.

A Year in the Books

While the 2013 Oscars was a time to reminisce on great movies of the year and select the best of the best, it was also time to admire the beautiful actresses and the wonderful dresses they chose to wear on this night of a lifetime.

Gregory Hoagland is a freelance writer who focuses on fashion topics such as evening dresses, beauty products, hair styles, wedding gowns and other related things.