Despite their endless assertions that it’s “just an honour to be nominated”, you just know that deep down, those po-faced stars are aching to end up with a glitzy statuette to take home with them.
But if a gong’s out of reach, every actress and singer (not to mention assorted plus-ones and other celeb attendees) can at least hope their outfit’s a winner, and escape those dreaded worst-dressed lists.
Now that the Big Five awards ceremonies are done with, it’s time to look back at the frocks that rocked, and – more importantly – whose gown game we can copy when the dress code next calls for it.
From Emma Stone’s kooky colour choice at the Oscars to Paloma Faith’s petal-strewn Brits appearance, all hail 2015’s red carpet fashion champions.
Julie sparkles
Proving that it is possible to upstage the young whippersnappers (they seem to get younger every year, don’t they?), Julie Walters wowed at the Baftas, resplendent in a dazzling but still age-appropriate gown.
The 65-year-old chose a long-sleeved sequin dress from Adrianna Papell, and the great news is you can get the exact same one, because the brand is stocked by John Lewis and Amazon.
Stack a couple of sparkly bracelets or bangles on your wrists and add vintage-style drop earrings to up the glam factor a la Walters.
Kim takes the gold
Fashion at the Grammys is always a bit more risque than the average awards shindig (probably because the appearance of Lady Gaga means the bar is automatically raised), and while Kim Kardashian’s Jean Paul Gaultier dress is far from demure, it still gets major points for fashion-forwardness.
House of CB does an equally glitzy dressing-gown-meets-formal-frock in shimmering champagne gold chiffon, with sheer sleeves and a centre split.
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Gathered at the hips, the Blanca is flattering on fuller figures, and the neutral colour means you can add a metallic belt like Kim’s, or switch it up with bright heels for a more summery feel.
Emma steals the limelight
The looming of the Fashion Police (no, really, it’s an actual TV show in America) means that most celebs play it very, very safe on the red carpet, in black, red or sparkly dresses.
