It's alright, you can be real with us: nobody really cares who wins at the Oscars. Sure, we'll be talking about it next day and it does set a precedent for the rest of the winner's year, but, for the most part, the ceremony is a sober, self-impressed affair that we watch just to know who was wearing what in real time. With less shenanigans than the Globes, less spectacle than music awards shows and too many speeches that run overlong, many of us just watch the Academy Awards for a generous heaping of pretty.
Each red carpet usually does present us with some surprising sartorial choices, but that said, there usually are some ladies we've learned to enjoy and expect some stellar looks from. Someone give their stylists a raise, pronto: here are the ones to watch this coming Oscar season:
Everybody’s got a favourite redhead when it comes to the red carpet. Emma Stone usually gets the job done, but Jessica Chastain is my personal favourite because she’s more a risk-taker and seems to have more fun. As someone who always guns for elegance over the twee, whether she’s rocking this blue Prada gown or a sombre black dress, Chastain usually looks savvy and in-control, reminding us that real talent doesn’t scream for attention.
