Happy post Oscars day! Last night was packed with beautiful dresses, attainable makeup styles and of course a whole lot of entertainment. But what I’m really excited to share is just how to wear what we saw on the red carpet.

Watching the Oscars is fun and all but how often are you left oo-ing and aw-ing at the dresses and then moving on with your day? That’s why I joined Maureen Kyle on Cleveland’s WKYC Channel 3 this morning to share my expert style opinion on how to take these trends and actually wear them (short of putting on a ball gown to work!)

Pink. Pink. Pink.

The first major trend we saw all over the red carpet was pink. From blush to cotton candy to berry- everyone had a take on this trending color.

I loved this trend because not only was it big this winter, but pink will be everywhere this spring too. It was a great way to foreshadow the upcoming season.

Regina King

This was my favorite look of the night, not only because this blush pink looked stunning on her, but also because of the fit of this dress. Fit is the #1 key to looking put-together and this dress is proof. It highlights one of her strongest assets (her arms), creates a slimming figure with the waterfall like beading detail (versus horizontal or vertical stripes), and it’s just the right length to elongate her frame. A+!

Julia Butters

This cutie patootie was rocking it last night. From her on trend color, to the satin fabric and ruffle details (something we’ll see a lot of this season), to her sparkly clutch packed with a turkey sandwich snack, Julia really stole the show.

Idina Menzel

Last but certainly not least was the beautiful Idina Menzel. This berry shade of pink got me SO excited… I mean look at it! It’s so rich and bright and really helps her pop. Not to mention Berry is a trending color this winter. You can try it in a sweater, earrings, or even a blazer! If it’s in your color palette…. you need to add a piece to your wardrobe in this color. Not a color you wear often but like it? Just try it in an accessory.

Sequins + Embellishments

Not shocking… but this was a big trend at the Oscars this year. So many gowns were decked out in full on beads. So much so that it is certainly a trend and one I think we can all pull into our evening out looks too.

Brie Larson

This was my second favorite look from the night! The way the beads fall down to create that long proportion to that nod to pink again. I mean she’s essentially dripping in rose gold.. who wouldn’t want that!?

While we might not have an occasion that calls for a ball gown like this- you can easily infuse this concept into your date night looks in one of 3 ways:

1. Through glitzy shoes– I’d recommend a pointed closed toe and to be picky about the embellishments that are on them. You want to make sure the shoes look high end… but no need to pay a high end price! Just don’t feel you need to buy the first pair you find. Here’s a great example.
2. Through a clutch– spice up your evening out with a purse that does all the talking. AND it’ll pull double duty for you at your next wedding or formal event.
3. An embellished (not sequined) top– you might think sparkles are just for the holidays but when balanced right with more casual pieces, you can use them here too! Click here to watch my other Oscars segment and see how I wore an embellished shirt casually.

Geena Davis

My third favorite look of the night! I loved it for 3 reasons:

1. The matte black sequins give you a subtle sparkle- which is easier to try and pull off in your date night wardrobe.
2. The pockets….. If you know me you know this is my favorite thing about a dress and should be a requirement on them all.
3. The fit- The contrast of the deep V, pinned in waist, and large skirt shows off her figure but in a balanced way. This is a lesson we can all learn from: BALANCE. When you’re wearing something tight you want to balance it out with looser pieces. And if your outfit has a loose piece the rest of your pieces should be tight. The point is you don’t want to wear all baggy items and be swallowed up by your clothes but you also don’t want to wear only skin tight items and be uncomfortable and stuffed in them either. (Check out my How to Look Put-Together Guide to learn more.)

Renee Zellweger

Stunning. Asymmetrical. And again that Fit. Can you see a theme here? A few things you can notice and apply from her look:

1. The angle of the beading- notice how it’s angled sideways down her waist. I know I’ve said it a lot but this again is highlighting her waist AND elongating it.
2. Again the muted sparkles- while on the red carpet you could see this had a little something something going on, when she hit that stage WOW! Understated is always a great route to go when trying sequins in your date night wardrobe. It’ll allow you to feel comfortable and confident versus worried that you’re overdressed for dinner.

Statement Necklaces

Last but certainly not least we have statement necklaces. One of the easiest trends to add into your wardrobe. From Mindy Kaling’s bold necklace to Julia Louis- Dreyfus’ more simple one to Greta Gerwig’s pop of color version, all of these leading ladies show off a different kind of necklace you can implement into not only your date night looks but also your work looks too.

A few things to remember when trying a statement necklace:

1. Go as bold or as simple as you feel comfortable with. There’s a statement necklace for everyone. If you’re more glam you’ll want to go with a bigger flashy one. More on the classic side? Then you’ll want to go with something that’s smaller and more simple. The point is to add a little sparkle and dimension to your outfit.
2. You can find great statement necklaces at stores like Loft, Ann Taylor, and JCrew Factory.
3. When wearing your necklace make sure it hits either half way between the bottom of your neck and the top of the neckline of your top or dress or if you’re wearing a high neckline then right in line with the neckline- like a collar.

And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed my take on the Oscars and are excited to implement these trends into your wardrobe too!

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