Behind every red carpet dress there are at least four or five back-up options. They’re kept safe for last minute changes, fashion emergencies and, sometimes, are simply held hostage so no one else can wear them. Celebrities never talk about their back-up options – “Tonight I’m wearing [insert name of designer here] but I nearly wore [insert name of rival designer here]” – well, no one, that is, except Jennifer Lawrence.
Last night the 22-year-old Silver Linings Playbook actress accepted the award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical wearing Christain Dior Haute Couture. Up until now I haven’t been completely sold on their style union, but Jennifer did look gorgeous in the strapless red gown. And as the face of Miss Dior it wasn’t the only look offered to her; she told E!’s Giuliana Rancic the other lead contender was yellow, but the red dress won her over because “it fit”.
Doing a bit of detective work on Style.com, I’m guessing Jennifer’s back-up dress was either the long-sleeved Fall 2012 couture gown (which does have a ridiculously small waist) or a variation on the Spring 2013 drape top. You may wonder why any of this is important, to which I answer: Oscar predictions! It’s likely Jen will wear Dior again on February 24th, and now we can narrow down the possibilities. Personally, I think she’ll wear a look from the Spring 2013 Haute Couture collection, which shows in Paris at the end of the month. That, or a custom Raf Simons design…
Did you like Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior red carpet look, last night? Or do you wish she’d worn yellow instead?
She should’ve gone for it! She would’ve looked amazing! I think she needs to do something now, because she hasn’t really put her staple on anything yet, and if she doesn’t do it soon, then we won’t see enough of her! I think she would’ve worked it so well, the middle one that is. xx
Although she looked pretty and the red Dior dress has that timeless silhouette I think she could have looked much better. She’s only 22 and I think something more youthful would have suited her best. As the new face of Miss Dior I’m sure we will be seeing her in Dior for the Academy Awards and I hope they put her in something amazing.
The yellow dress has been worn by Julianne Moore some time ago, so ot’s not likely that Jennifer will risk a re-run.
Oh yes, I forgot about that! I’m sure her next Dior look will be custom made, as she hasn’t really had first dibs on any of their recent collections.
that’s right, julianne moore wore the yellow dior in the middle, and looked great in it too. http://tooshallow.com/2012/09/29/belated-emmy-awards-dress-post/