While the stars were certainly seeing red at the Oscars, black was also out in force thanks to red carpet regulars, though there was enough embellishment and detail to decorate an entire wedding party according to our UK team’s trend report. Hillary Swank’s one shoulder Versace dress was very pretty, giving the Oscar winning actress a soft feminine appeal.

A glowing Nicole Kidman chose a chic simple black dress, but blinged it up with a gorgeous diamond necklace designed by her stylist, L’Wren Scott. Penelope Cruz’s dress ruffled and draped at every curve, emphasizing her slim body before flaring out into a fish tail train. Meanwhile, we’ve already given a rundown on Jennifer Garner’s Oscar de la Renta gown. With it’s seemingly simple bodice, if you look closely it’s all ruched before opening out into a Spanish style ruffled skirt.

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