There is nothing quite like red carpet fashion.  It is talked about for weeks leading up to the Oscars, critiqued for months after, and a really good, or really bad, dress choice can live in infamy.  Who can forget Bjork’s swan dress in 2001??

After this year’s Academy Awards we reached out to our trusted resources at L’elite to see what they thought of this year’s fashion.  Juann, of L’elite, loved the Dior modified mermaid worn by Jennifer Lawrence.  This dress is ready to walk straight down the aisle!

The mermaid cut is best for the bride that wants to feel sexy in her wedding gown.  It hugs the body and highlights the curves and can make most any body in any size look good.  Jennifer’s mermaid dress was particularly special because of the unique empire cut at the bust and the waist, which we really haven’t seen before with a mermaid dress.  The skirt of the dress was much fuller than the typical mermaid shape, which usually mimics a fish tail.  The additional layers transformed this dress into a ball gown.

If you love Jennifer’s dress, Juann suggests checking out the styles by Monique L’huillier, Vera Wang, Jenny Pakham and Remona Keveza lines at Musette Bridal and at L’elite as well as the designs at Vera Wang Boston.

Remona Keveza

Vera Wang

Monique L'huillier

We can’t forget the men’s fashion or your dashing groom!  We looked to our good friend’s at Alton Lane to assess the best in menswear at the this year’s Oscars.  Here are some of Style Direcor, Seth Howard’s, picks:

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper takes my vote for best dressed on Oscar night. It’s easy to see why he’s covered pretty much every major men’s magazine (more than once) in the past couple of years. He really upped the formal-ante by donning a three-piece tuxedo with peak lapels. It fit well, his bow-tie was great (not too big, not too small) and extra points for bringing Mom to the red carpet. If your big day is a going to be a formal affair-to-remember, this is the look for you.

Peak Lapel

Daniel Day Lewis

A traditional one-button shawl lapel with a more modern, navy blue tuxedo is a great combination for a distinguished gentleman, such as Daniel Day Lewis – it’s the best of both worlds and he looked great. It’s also the perfect look for a modern groom having a more traditional wedding – and always a great option if either father wants to get noticed.

Shawl Lapel

Seth Macfarlane

Every good host knows that he must set the bar very high, and Seth Macfarlane did just that. He wore a simple tuxedo with a notch lapel that fit him impeccably and looked great throughout the night. Something to note for every groom – dress to impress and command the attention of everyone in the room.

Notch Lapel

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