Refined but horny – it even matches the rug… why elegant champagne was the toast of the Oscars

Jamie Lee Curtis could have labored in Hollywood for over 45 years, however final evening’s Academy Awards ceremony was undoubtedly the most important evening of her life.

It was the primary time the 64-year-old was nominated for an Academy Award, for her supporting position in Every little thing All over the place Each Time. Realizing the highlight can be firmly on her, did the star select a robe that screamed, “Take a look at me, I’m attractive”?

not precisely. She was comfortable to mingle. Her crystal-embellished Dolce & Gabbana costume got here within the muted shade of champagne, and it matched completely. . . the carpet! It’s the primary time the Oscars have chosen a “delicate” shade of champagne as an alternative of the standard pink.

The temptation for the celebs to look towards this serene background in shiny and cheerful colours will need to have been nice. Happily, the most important stars of the evening didn’t do such a factor (most of them, a minimum of). Surprisingly, Jamie Lee was not alone. From Florence Beau in Valentino to Naomi Watts in Givenchy, the stage was awash with this hue.

As easy as it could appear — has anybody dressed extra merely or elegantly than actress Rooney Mara within the Alexander McQueen traditional? —Champagne as a high-maintenance colour. Consider it as a modest splurge, as a result of the colour of Champagne actually requires a bubbly way of life—one freed from grime, toddlers, and alcohol stains.

It additionally attracts consideration to the wearer’s determine. However by including texture and gildings like metallic sequins worn by Schiaparelli’s Naomi Campbell, or cloth pulls as seen on Helena Christensen, there’s at all times a method round that.

The champagne permits the wearer to be horny with out teetering on the trash can, offering, because it had been, a delicate backdrop for dressing up with Zoe Saldana and Cara Delevingne, all of which show the purpose properly.

After all, it’s not a colour that may dazzle a photographer whereas viewing it, so there’s a threat that these sporting this muted shade would possibly go unnoticed — which could clarify why it’s a selection of the Oscars’ greatest stars. These had been girls who understood the ability of lower than extra; Who can let their expertise do to shine.

This colour additionally allows the wearer to talk. As Finest Actress winner Michelle Yeoh mentioned, “Girls, don’t let anybody let you know you’re previous your prime.”

Now there’s something we are able to all elevate our glasses to.