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A night when the most extravagant and elegant dressed walk the streets of Hollywood, newspapers, bloggers, and fashion critics alike are all covering best and worst dressed, but so what? What can we learn from this year’s Oscar fashions? How can you make a night so impractical become practical? Here are a few things I learned from watching the hoop-la this weekend.

1) Sometimes less is more. Meryl Streep took my breath away even though she had no glitz, no ruffles, just simple classic draping that beautifully hugged her body. The simplicity amongst the crowd was striking, yet classic. It was a bold statement made at a usually ornate event. For your next event consider one simple statement piece whether it be draping, color, print, or fabric.

SJP in Chanel - Don't Go To The Jersey Shore to Tan

2) Don’t Go To The Jersey Shore To Tan. Sarah Jessica Parker was quite proud of her Chanel dress, but I cant say that I was proud of her orange skin. Looking way over-baked with big hair, I was completely distracted from the dress. If you want sun-kissed glowing skin and need to fake bake, try to do it at least 4 to 5 days in advance not 45 minutes before show time.

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa - Metallics Can Go A Long Way

3) When in Doubt Metallic It Out. Metallics are a great way to get a luxurious feel without a lot of effort. Both Kate Winselt and Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock pulled off metallics fabulously at the awards on Sunday. The fabric sheen radiates glamour and makes it very simple to not have to add any other accessories. A metallic shoe, blouse, or dress is a quick and easy way to glam up  your look in a one-stop shop.

Kate Winslet in YSL Oscar Fashion

4) Be Comfortable & Look It. Charlize Theron in vintage Dior looked like the dress was cutting off circulation at her waist. Normally she is always radiant, but she looked uneasy and not as confident in the ill-fitted couture. When you feel uncomfortable it shows. Make sure that your pants, dresses, and blouses are a nice fit. You shouldn’t have any muffin tops, panty lines, or constant pulling on the clothing. If you have to re-adjust your outfit every 3 minutes, you may want to consider a new look.

Be comfortable unlike Charlize Theron in vintage Dior

5) Different can be good, but in moderation. Vera Farmiga had a vibrant Marchesa dress. The shape and waves caught my eye and were a breath of fresh silhouette air among the ball gowns and straight a-line cuts. For some body types, this many waves would not be flattering. So if you are using ornate details make sure to use them in moderation for your body shape.

Vera Farmiga in Marchesa - Do Shapes But in Moderation

Demi Moore had a fabulous choice of ruffled layers on the bottom half of her gown with vertical ribbon layers on top. Its all about how the details compliment your body. Don’t be afraid to branch out and try different shapes or styles, but make sure its not too over-the-top or too much for your frame to handle.

Demi Moore in Atelier Versace - Details Done Right

So, that’s a wrap!