For some people, the best Sunday night watch party all year is the one for the Super Bowl. But for others (and we count ourselves among this number), the biggest Sunday night of the year to invite friends and family over for a viewing party is Academy Awards night. If you’re with us on this one, we’ve got the best fashion looks to wear while watching the Academy Awards. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the best outfits when deciding what to wear on Sunday – 8 red carpet celebrity-inspired looks perfect for an Oscars watch party 2022.
8 Oscar inspired looks for an Academy Awards viewing party 2022
This weekend marks the end of the awards show season with the 94th Academy Awards and it promises to be a good one.
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Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are hosting. Beyonce and Billie Eilish are performing. Lady Gaga, Tiffany Haddish, Samuel L. Jackson, Zoë Kravitz and Lupita Nyong’o are just a handful of the presenters. Then of course there’s the red carpet where Hollywood’s brightest stars will deliver some memorable fashion moments.
But why should the stars have all the fun? We think a little Oscar party watching calls for a Hollywood-appropriate look. Inspired by some of the most iconic Oscars red carpet moments, we have just the outfits for you.
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From a flirty Funny Girl inspired pajama set to a show stopping sparkling top, here are 8 fun and fashionable looks to wear to this Sunday’s Oscars viewing party.
8 Oscar inspired looks for an Academy Awards viewing party 2022
1. barbra Streisand 1969
Way back in 1969 Barbra Streisand won best actress for Funny Girl, and also caused commotion in her mod Arnold Scaasi dress. Channel her flirty energy with this shimmering lurex Cosmos Lounge Suit ($270) from Sleeper.
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2. sharon stone 1998
Who can forget the time when Sharon Stone showed up at the Oscars wearing a white button-down from Gap paired with a Vera Wang skirt? It was a high-low mix that effortlessly combined menswear and feminine pieces like this Deep End Button Down ($125) from AYR and this pale blue Sanko Crinkle-Plissé Silk Skirt ($665) from Joseph.
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3. gwyneth paltrow 1999
In 1999 Gwyneth Paltrow took home the award for Best Actress for her performance in Shakespeare in Love while wearing a pink Ralph Lauren gown paired with a diamond choker by Harry Winston. Pair this Raey Bust-Cup Deep V-Neck Silk Slip Dress ($208) with your favorite sparkling necklace for your own fairytale look.
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4. hallie berry 2002
Hallie Berry’s sheer embroidered Elie Saab number from 2002 may very well be the original naked dress. And we can’t think of anyone else who could have better launched the trend than her. Not ready to go all the way like Hallie? That’s okay, us neither. Thankfully this Sidney Sheer Lace Gown ($308) from Dress The Population has a little more coverage than the original.
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5. michelle williams 2006
Michelle Williams’s canary yellow Vera Wang dress has become one of the most notable fashion moments in Academy Awards history. We’re certain you will look just as memorable in this vivid Ceres Cotton Midi Dress ($573) featuring beautiful gathered detailing from Tove. Just add a red lip and you’re good to go.
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6. lupita nyong’o 2014
How could we forget the swirling Prada number, which Lupita Nyong’o wore while taking home a trophy for her role in 12 Years a Slave? The Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner described her custom dress color as “Nairobi blue” in honor of where she grew up in Kenya. This Molly Goddard Ellen Ruffled Cotton-Poplin Dress ($990) is close to its soft sky blue color and will have you twirling and posing like Lupita in no time.
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7. gemma chan 2019
Who doesn’t love a dress with pockets? Gemma Chan certainly does. Rumor has it that she snuck snacks into the awards ceremony inside the pockets of her Valentino gown. Bring your own goodies to the party in this Red Valentino Ruffle-Trim High-low Dress ($825) featuring you guessed it – pockets!
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8. janelle monáe 2020
In 2020 Janelle Monáe brought it in a custom crystal-lacquered silk lamé tulle mesh evening gown hand-embroidered with over 168,000 Swarovski crystals. While you could go all out with a sparkling silver dress, we prefer this slightly more subtle, but just as festive Amaliya Metallic Stretch-Knit Top ($610) from Dodo Bar Or.
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8 Oscar inspired looks for an Academy Awards viewing party 2022
There you have it, our 8 favorite Oscars inspired looks to wear in honor of this Sunday’s awards ceremony. Are there any you love that we missed?
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
