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2008 Oscar Fashion: Yawn

Hitchcock once called actors cattle. Herd mentality certainly ruled the Oscar red carpet, with most actresses choosing one-shouldered gowns in black or red. Why is it that Hollywood's finest mimic each other? Are they so afraid of critics and the fashion black list? The Rage misses Cher in a feathered headdress and Julie Christie in a gold lamé pantsuit. The coif du jour last night:  a rain-resistant ponytail -- spotted on Cameron Diaz, Anne Hathaway and Saoirse Ronan.

Here's a roundup of red carpet replay:36040918_4

Amy Ryan

First look: The nominee for "Gone Baby Gone" made no cannonball splash in a one-shouldered, navy Calvin Klein gown and a bun better suited to a Denny's waitress.

Final verdict
: A little red lipstick would have whispered, "pick me."


36041113 Tilda Swinton

First look: Tilda Swinton, utterly bare of makeup and accessories, still captivated in a simple blackActressma_frank_15551998_600 sheath and trademark titian coif.

Final verdict: Even pesky Ryan Seacrest didn't have the nerve to ask the Amazon tigress "Who are you wearing?" Er, it was Lanvin.

Marion Cotillard

First look: Hmm. Was she wearing Aunt Carol's guest room duvet?

Final verdict: The scalloped white gown by Jean Paul Gaultier had more personalities than Roseanne Barr on the red carpet, but read much better onstage as glamorous.

36040279_3Amy Adams

First look: Glamorous Veronica Lake-inspired locks, gold accessories and a deep emerald satin Proenza Schouler gown nodded to classic Hollywood movie star.

Final verdict: Meet the new Rita Hayworth.36036310

Anne Hathaway

First look: The best representation of red goes to the actress wearing a crimson Marchesa dress with a floral applique neckline.

Final verdict: Note to spray-tan addicts: A ruby dress applauds porcelain skin. The Harry Winston 10-carat earrings didn't hurt either.

36036321 Ellen Page

First look: The vintage Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture black chiffon gown was designed way before the "Juno" star was born.

Final verdict: Page's penchant for unfitted frocks is frustrating. Duckling? Be a swan, please.36034625_2

Jessica Alba

First look: An elegant aubergine strapless Marchesa with a feathered neckline well-suited the mom-to-be.

Final verdict: Thank God, here's one pregnant actress who doesn't flaunt her growing bosom.

36035530_2 Keri Russell

First look: Finally, an actress who didn't opt for red or black. Her oyster dress and elegant updo proved stunning.

Final verdict: All it takes to stand out in Hollywood is to go against the grain.

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Oh please Monica. What exactly do you wear out to an event? I mean, let's be honest your photo sitting beside your profile doesn't necessary screech style maven, does it?

Tilda Swinton looked like she was wearing a garbage bag. She was easily one of the top 3 worst dressed this year with Diablo Cody easily taking first place.

I would love the Oscars so much more if they didn't televise them.

Get a life. Who needs to sit around and watch CELEBRITIES who think they are actors.

my name is Leah and I love Conando

The absolute best thing about the Oscars is watching all the personalities come out in couture. I personally loved Diablo Cody. Yeah, she's was garish, but she has pizzazz man.

i agree with you, monica..!!! The gowns are sooooo boring!!!!

amusing Anne Hathaway commentary:
http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/27199230

amusing Anne Hathaway commentary:
http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/27199230

world loves Anne Hathaway

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