Oscar 2014 Best Dressed & Fashion Trends

Best Actress Winner Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive (photo: Getty Images)

There were no recessionistas on the Oscar red carpet this year, no H&M dresses or off-the rack.  It was all about haute couture and Cate Blanchett owned it in Armani Prive.  It looks like Armani customized an illusion sheath dress from their Fall 2013 collection for the actress.   We asked Armani about this gorgeous dress.  They shared these  details.   Ms. Blanchett “wore a soft gold-color gown. The romantic cap-sleeve dress featured a long, flared tulle skirt with crinoline edging, fully embroidered with raised dégradé sequins and light gold Swarovski crystal baguettes.  Talk about class.  Trends on this year’s red carpet included the glittering nude metallic look epitomized by Ms. Blanchett, pastels and lots of midnight blue (Amy Adams in Gucci and Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen.)

Our red carpet favorites: Naomi Watts in Calvin Klein and Lupita Nyong’o in Prada. Photos Credit: Getty Images

Clean lines and simple elegance was the hallmark of this year’s red carpet. Lupita Nyong’o was stunning in her in Prada Narobi Blue gown.   Her stylish headband was the perfect accessory to frame her beautiful dress. If you loved her headband, get the look for less from QVC with Sarah Potempa’s  QVC Red Carpet headband for $29.50.   Naomi Watts looked glamorous in an ivory beaded Calvin Klein dress with a stunning Bulgari diamond necklace.  Check out this replica statement necklace from Jacqueline Kennedy’s jewelry line at QVC to get the look for less.