It's Oscar Time!

The Academy Awards are the highlight of the award season and probably one of the biggest celebrity red carpet events. 

For decades we've been intrigued by the glamour and glitter of Hollywoods celebrities as this is "THE" event where all the stops are pulled out!

In anticipation of Sunday nights 2017 red carpet I thought I'd show you some photos that we think would completely slay it, even today:

Who needs dresses slashed down to the navel and up to the high... I wanna see something old school!

1947 Christian Dior

1955 Pierre Balmain

1951 Christian Dior

1951 Pierre Balmain

Jane Wyman 1953

Hollywood actress, Loretta Young, knew a thing or two about adding red carper oomph!
She wore this green showstopper to the Oscars in 1948. Talk about making a statement!
The other photos below show Loretta Young in a series of incredible evening gowns that she wore on film.

If, shock horror, you find yourself invited to the Oscars with NOTHING to wear then here are some of our uber glamourous vintage looks from Dirty Fabulous!

Our top 15 favourite Oscar dresses of all time!

This super infographic has been around for a few years but with the Oscars looming we've been looking back at our favourite dresses to grace the red carpet at the Academy Awards. 

OUR TOP 15 RED CARPET LOOKS 
(in no particular order)

Mary Pickford 1930

Bette Davis 1939 (I could totally see Caroline wearing this outfit today, and not an Oscar in sight!)

Gloria Swanson in 1950... SHAMAZING!!!

Lauren Bacall 1950s

Grace Kelly 1954

Audrey Hepburn in Hubert Givenchy 1954

Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly one more time in 1956

Dame Helen Mirren 2006

 Gwyneth Paltrow 2012 in Tom Ford

 Michelle Williams 2012

 Tilda Swinton 2009

Cate Blanchett 2011

Michelle Williams again! 2007 

Mila Kunis 2011

CELEBRITIES WEARING VINTAGE AT THE OSCARS

Jlo, 2007 wearing 1950's Jean Desses dress

Penelope Cruz, 2009 wearing vintage Pierre Balmain

Natalie Portman, 2012 in vintage Christian Dior

Marisa Tomei, 2011 wearing a Charles James gown

Reese Witherspoon in 2006 wearing a 1955 Christian Dior gown

Renee Zellweger, 2001 wearing a 1950's Jean Desses dress

The company Big Group had added a new infographic with the Oscar dresses worn by some of the most iconic actresses in the movie. You can head over to it and peruse some of the past dresses worn before the big event in Sunday night.

I wonder if 2016 will bring any new dresses to add to our favourite looks?

  

Oscar Worthy Gowns

Ok, so we mightn't all be able to go to the Oscars but every once in a blue moon you find yourself invited to an event that calls for black-tie or formal evening gown. Oh-my-oh-my what to wear???

Have no fear, Dirty Fabulous has a marvelous range of Oscar worthy gowns guaranteed to knock the socks of any red carpet gawkers!

This designer Victor Costa dress gives an amazing bombshell figure from the front and then wait to you see their heads turn as you walk away!!!

€480

size 14-16

Designer, Malcom Starr, baby blue silk gown with heavy crystal beaded neckline

€360

size 16-18

This 1940's dress has such a striking contrasting hem and shawl drape making it a total show-stopper

€480

Size 10

Wow, what a colour! 

1960's La Faye Kelly green chiffon beaded gown

€380

size 12+

British Crown Colony 1950s jaw dropping beaded silk gown with matching pink coat 

€1,100 

size 8 

I can actually imagine this dress attending the Oscars in the 50's!

This has got to be one of the most stunning evening gowns we have ever seen in Dirty Fabulous. It reminds me of vintage designer extraordinaire Charles James.

The craftsmanship involved has to be seen to be believed.

Total Oscar Worthy Gown!!!

€480

Size 8

Catch all the red carpet mayhem on Sunday 22nd if February. We'll can't wait to see all the celebrities in their finery!

Next time you need a full length gown, bridesmaid dress or special maxi dress call us on 016111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com for your appointment.