Ten Ways to Liven Up Your Oscar Wardrobe

Net-A-Porter.com revealed the Top 10 Secrets to Evening Fashion as the Countdown to Oscars comes to an end and the event actual starts.

1. Give the One Shoulder

One shoulder dresses throughout this Award Season have been all the rage. Try something like this Halston Long Wrap Dress if you loved the look that Sheryl Crowe sported during this year’s Grammy Awards.

2. Go Strapless

Strapless dresses are always a classic choice, from Jennifer Lopez to Mylie Cyrus most celebrities and luxury wearing fashionistas wear a strapless dresses now and then. Try this Gold Embroidered Marchesa dress if you want to go strapless.

3. Wear fabulous shoes.

Most commentators, like those on E! and NBC will ask “who are you wearing?” but do celebs usually tell them about their shoes? Rarely, unless you are watching E! and they put their shoe on their shoe cam, you’re rarely going to get a picture of their shoes, but, in the real world, shoes make the outfit. So, wear the heck out of those stunning shoes!

4. Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!

Wear great earrings, necklaces, and rings. Of course, don’t go overboard. It all depends on the type of dress you are wearing. If you are wearing something strapless with a bit of detail, you may want to try some dangling bling. If you have some very subtle colors, black, white, or lavender, try some rings or necklaces.  Look at these Anita Ko Diamond Encrusted Panther Earrings. They’re interesting and could make your evening look pop.

5. Embrace the Greek

Angelina Jolie wears Greek inspired clothing well. Of course, not all of us can look like Angie everyday, but we can try! Check out this Roksanda Illincic number.

6. Wear Great Colors

Colors are all  over the place this Spring season, so why not do it in the evening as well? Pinks, Limes, Blues, Purples, you choose! Getting dressed up for a luxurious event means making bold decisions, so pick a bold color! Try this lime Alexander McQueen Silk Twist Front Dress.

7. Carry a clutch

No need to carry around your whole life in the evening, a cell phone, some lip gloss and a a little cash should be enough for the evening. Carrying a small handbag should be enough for you. Try this Celestina Abalone box clutch if you want to add a little bit of sparkle to your ensemble.

8. Cuffs

Cuffs are one of the top jewelry accessories for an evening out. Gold, Silver, expensive, inexpensive, they’ll make your friends talk like crazy. Look at this Tory Binns Blue Crystal Cuff for color and the cuff style.

9. Go Full Length

No need to always go above the knee for these types of events. Of course, dress for the event. For the Oscars, a long dress would probably be the best (unless your Abigail Bresslin) . However, for New Year’s Eve out and about from club to club, a short dress is not out of the question.  I love this Erdem Annecy Silk Gown (it’s floor length).

10. Wear Black

Trends come and go, so no matter what color may be in now, a black will always be right. So, if you can’t find the right color, always pick up a few black dresses and try those on before making a decision. I love this D&G Fitted Bustier Dress.

Now that we’ve come to an end,  just take note, see if all the celebrities did all of these things and keep a tally of the best and worst dressed of the Oscar Night!

Thanks again to Net-A-Porter.com for that great e-mail! Good luck Slumdog Millionaire I’m pulling for you!

Photos from: PR Photos & Bauer Griffin