7 Looks to Love and Loathe from the 2020 Oscars

Any fashion lover knows the feeling of nervously waiting for your favorite celebs to walk the red carpet, and any fashion lover also understands the importance of Oscars night fashion. This award show invites an evening of sophistication and class among Hollywood’s biggest names. It is this night when the film stars who are given so much buzz are either recognized or snubbed.

The real topic that needs attention though is: What are they wearing? Even the Oscars tends to have its share of hits or misses, and this year was no exception. So check out our 7 best and worst looks from the 2020 Oscars. Who knows? You just might have the same list! 

Natalie Portman: Love 

Not only does her dress look beautiful, but it also has a detail some may miss at first glance. Stitched onto her cape are the names of female directors and artists who she believes were snubbed when it came to Oscars nominations. While some may say Portman’s fashion choice was unnecessary, we say it was powerful. 

Kelly Marie Tran: Loathe 

There really isn’t much to say here except for, why the extreme drop waist? Why? 

Penelope Cruz: Love

The dress is simply classic and timeless on Cruz. The fabric is just right for the fit of this dress, and the appliqué gives it a touch of old Hollywood glamour. 

Kelly Ripa: Loathe 

This dress may not be as terrible as some of the others on the list, but between the unflattering fabric and randomly placed ruffles, we are not huge fans of the morning talk show host’s look. 

Cynthia Erivo: Love 

Surprisingly, there were not as many ball gown dresses at this year’s Oscars, so Cynthia really stood out in her dress. The garment featured an asymmetrical bodice and major slit on the bottom, which gave her perfect poses for every photo. 

Kristen Wiig: Loathe 

After stumbling across the many social media posts comparing this dress to lasagna, it is hard to unsee it. The nature of it is definitely avant-garde, and the bold side panels are a commendable choice, but is it fair to say that we simply just don’t get it? 

Renee Zellweger: Love

Can we give a round of applause to this woman? Zellweger showed up to the Oscars in a dress that illuminated the carpet without distracting from her beauty. The one-shoulder detail is such a great touch, and the silhouette is absolutely everything. 

Maya Rudolph: Loathe

While Maya Rudolph is known to put a smile on anyone’s face, this dress does the complete opposite. Sure, the fully sequined material has a lovely shimmer on the carpet, but the shape of this dress does not allow her to shine like the star she truly is. 

Charlize Theron: Love

Theron embodies the phrase “less is more” with this chic black ensemble. The asymmetrical strap on top elegantly falls on the same side as the slit of the dress. Altogether, the look is timeless and sophisticated. 

Sandra Oh: Loathe

Sandra Oh wrapped in a bow! It has a nice ring to it, but for this dress? Wrong. The dress is almost too complete, and the fabric seems to swallow her alive. 

Regina King: Love 

This is how you dress when you’re a Hollywood veteran like Regina King. The dramatic cut of this dress, a mermaid silhouette with a wrap around skirt, is the definition of Oscar-worthy!

Laura Dern: Loathe 

This dress is not terrible, but the tassels confuse the look and make it slightly less flattering. 

Scarlett Johansson: Love

Johansson absolutely dazzles in this satin mermaid dress. The champagne hue is gorgeous, and the detailing is just right for the vintage Hollywood look that she seems to be going for. This look is so polished and timeless; it definitely steals the show. 

Saoirse Ronan: Loathe 

The dress simply has too much going on. From the ruffles in the front to the odd color block vibe, there are too many added bells and whistles. We almost wonder if the dress would look better if those ruffles were removed so the dress could move as a basic A-line gown. 

Agree? Disagree? We’d love to hear it. Tag us @theedgemag with your Oscar opinions to be featured.