RED CARPET: Best Looks At The Oscars 2016

The biggest and grandest night in film took place on Sunday at the glamorous Dolby Theater in Hollywood and it was a full turn out for the 88th Academy Awards (OSCARS). The lavish event is the biggest night in award season and while it was sad to see the entire season come to an end (a lot of people know that it is absolutely my favorite time of the year and everything we do during the rest of the year leads up to this moment), it was also great to watch how celebrities pulled up the stops to look all sorts of glitz and glam for the red carpet one last time.

The floor length gown with an extended tail was a common trend for the night (it has been for the entire award season really). It ranged from the mermaid train to the ball gown and 'flowy noodle' style, while some added the slit and inverted curve to show off a bit of skin and give a more daring look. We also saw a lot of solids where stars went for one color toned ensembles. However, it all came with a lot of detailing and embellishments, so it wasn't too dull and boring.

I have narrowed down my favorite designs from the Oscars red carpet and here are my best looks:

Priyanka Chopra rocked this amazing Zuhair Murad gown. I totally love the detailing. The floral pattern is pretty enough for a feminine feel but it's not too girly. The sheer material also gives off a little tease but is not totally see through. The metal belt was a great touch of hard edge on the soft ensemble. Her neck was a bit too bare though, and a glam' neck piece would have been a nice finish off to the whole look. Nonetheless, the Bollywood star looked like a goddess on the red carpet.

My second best look was by the gorgeous Kerry Washington who looked like a gladiator queen in this monochrome outfit. The mixture of hard black leather and the soft white material create a beautiful contrast, giving her a strong look in the most gentle manner. The details are also very simple but bold, and the slit is a nice touch of 'peek-a-boo'. It is not the most conventional look for an Oscars red carpet, but it is in every way acceptable!

Oscar winner Brie Larson was certainly a princess for the night in this royal blue dress. The frills are a great detail for the gown and I like the fact that they are horizontal for a more elongating look. The overlapping lace material at the bust area also adds a splendid flare of playfulness and fun; and for her it didn't matter that she went without a neck piece. While the belt brings a hard tone to the soft look, it does it with the utmost femininity because of its floral details. Although it may seem as though this look has too much going on, it is all in a subtle manner that comes off beautifully. Brie definitely won in Oscars and in fashion on Sunday night.

If the Oscar statue had a statuette version, it would have to look like this! And I certainly mean that as genuinely as possible. Margot Robbie was a golden goddess in this number. Not a look I would personally go for on the usual, but I absolutely love how this dress fitted perfectly on her, showing off her curves while remaining conservative. The low-drop neckline shows off just enough skin not to make her look like a nun and I also love the detail in the waist area. Sequins, glitter and shimmer are usually a bit too much for me but this solid gold manages to maintain a minimalist vibe and Margot looks nothing like a 70s disco queen but all around a millennium queen.

I usually say that black is a safe color and when it is worn as a complete solid, it is even safer. However, Jennifer Garner was more than just safe on the Oscars red carpet. From the single arm trend to the two-tone contrast created by the different material on the upper half and the way it all falls off into a floor sweeping tail, leaving just a sneak peek for a little leg, the detailing of this ensemble is just too divine. The small belt embellishment is almost invisible yet has impact enough to suck her in at the waist, accentuating her natural curves. Jennifer was the true epitome of timeless classic. Like Priyanka, her neck is rather bare and a necklace matching her earnings and bracelets would have been a nice add.