Millions of people watch the Academy Awards every year, and not only to see who goes home with the gold statue. It's one of the world's greatest platforms for sophisticated designer finery. Actresses parade down the red carpet and onto the stage in gowns that are elegant, classic, and usually show-stoppingly lovely. But sometimes, there are fashion faux pas, too. Someone might wear a gown that is just not flattering, maybe a tad too trendy, or simply too embarrassingly revealing. Or just plain outrageous. Viewers are left shaking their heads and asking why.
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This year, it looks like most of the stars mainly played it safe and stuck to time-honored silhouettes and traditional garb.
Still, there are a few idiosyncratic outfits. Check these two out!
Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Positively Stole The Show In 'Wickedly' Huge Gowns That Polarized Viewers
Talk about making a super dramatic entrance! These two gifted ladies are "wickedly" clad in gowns that made a big impression, per The Daily Beast. "Both Wicked stars arrived in giant gowns that reference their characters in the film, capping off a long promotional tour of 'method dressing' in ensembles inspired by Glinda and Elphaba."
People either loved the flamboyant looks or were kind of non-plussed by them. Grande is wearing a blush pink Schiaparelli gown with heavy emphasis on the waist.
