explanation of blue and black dress @itsthemind The Three years of research into

Wearing clothes that work for a different body type in the hope of looking like that type produces discomfort and poor fit

The hall grew confused and its focus began to drift, so Barr screamed louder

Life has been very busy with my daughter and grandson here and I want to spend every minute with them that I can

This one is a black, leather gown inspired by the exoskeleton of an insect

The blazer and tote bag are appropriate business pieces, while the loafer mules add a laidback touch to this perfect business look

(After all, when a dress is that scene-stealing on film, it's well worth re-wearing for a real-life, red-carpet encore.) From Gwyneth Paltrow s pink taffeta Ralph Lauren dress in 1999 to Halle Berry s sheer Elie Saab stunner in 2002, see the best Academy Awards looks ever to grace the crimson rug, below