When we hear the words "red carpet," one of the first images that comes to mind is the Academy Awards® with its glittering array of stars and their finery. First held in 1929 (and first televised in 1953), the Oscars® ceremony is an occasion for the Hollywood community to celebrate their achievements and also to dress up & strut their stuff on this most famous of red carpets. Our members celebrate the 88th Academy Awards® show this week with red-carpet-ready attire, including black tie and other men’s formal wear, glamorous evening gowns, elegant evening wraps, bags and shoes, and fabulous jewelry to top it all off — for those of us not lucky enough to borrow diamonds for the evening!
Vintage 50s Kramer Sterling Rhinestone Bracelet Vintage 30s Deco Black Bead Red Step Glass Necklace Vintage 40s Etrusceana Necklace Rice Weiner
Well, Joanne Woodward wore a dress she'd made herself - and won the Oscar. So, here are some DYI options : 1960s Cheongsam-style evening or cocktail dress pattern Simplicity 5041 1960s long evening gown / cocktail dress and jacket pattern Simplicity 6243 1970s long or short evening gown & coat pattern Simplicity 5351 1970s high-waisted evening gown or cocktail dress pattern McCalls 2669 1980s Givenchy designer evening gown pattern Vogue Paris Original 1374
For the gents... Amazing mohair blend tux with velvet and soutache trim. And for the more daring gent...
Turquoise-Color Beaded Shell-Shape Evening Bag Glamourous Fur with Art Deco styling by Christian Dior - Somper Furs, circa 1987
High impact vintage brooch: Vintage choker necklace: 60s convertible clutch: 50s cream satin and silver leather shoes:
1980s Velvet and burnout silk Richilene gown Late 1940s watercolor floral jersey gown 1940s blush pink and lace jersey gown Suzy Perette black lace party dress
80s Christian Dior 2 Piece Sequined Black Dress 70s Christian Dior Green Silk Chiffon Plunging Back Gown 80s Scala Black Gold Sequined Column Gown Couture Neil Bieff Silk Sequined 90s Dress Since Lady Gaga wore a jumpsuit to the Oscars... I will also include our 60s Oscar de la Renta couture black and white silk palazzo pant jumpsuit Jen
1930s Beaded Bodice Black Crepe Evening Gown 1950s Halter Black Tulle with Blue Sequins Evening Gown 1980s Rose Taft Black Silk One Shoulder Evening Gown 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown with Rhinestone Halter Neckline - William Travilla 1960s Green & Gold Brocade Evening Gown - Paris Couture - Josy May
