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Home • Fashion

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014

The Academy Awards is Hollywood's biggest fashion event of the year. Who had a winning night? You be the judge.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada sauntered onto the carpet in salmon pink Versace with a trail of chiffon following behind her. What do you think of the actresses girly gown?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita’s “spinderella” moment stole our hearts in this pleated Prada gown and precious head band. Are there any objections to this princess-inspired fashion moment?

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Kerry Washington

The Scandal star herself, caused quite a stir in this satin Jason Wu gown and with sparkling Louboutin pumps. What were your thoughts on her last red carpet maternity moment?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Viola Davis

Viola Davis hit the carpet in a strapless emerald Escada gown and waves to complete her 1940’s fashion moment. “Green is my go-to color,” she said. Well, is it?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Chrissy Teigen

The Sports Illustrated model fluttered onto the carpet in a floral confection of Monique Lhuillier with strappy Jimmy Choos. Is it beautiful or a bit much?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Helen Lasichanh

Helen Lasichanh wore the pants in the relationship last night, sporting a mens-inspired tuxedo with a feminine ribbon to soften things up. Love it or leave it?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Lupita Nyong’o

The winning actress made a quick wardrobe change into Miu Miu (naturally, since she’s featured their ad campaign), but kept her two best accessories: OSCAR and her headband. What do you think of the second look?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Mindy Kaling

Representing for the curvy girls, actress Mindy Kaling sported a sparkling Salvador Perez peplum gown. Hot or not?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Jada Pinkett Smith

The actress hit the Vanity Fair OSCAR party in another pastel number, this time by another face Italian fashion house: Roberto Cavalli. What do you think about the outfit change?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Gabrielle Union

The Being Mary Jane star stepped out in a sheer Nicholas Oakwell gown, David Webb jewels, Valentino Clutch. Hot or hmm?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Regina Hall

Another sheer moment at the Oscar’s after party was surprisingly, Regina Hall. Was this one a hit or miss?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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Paula Patton

Patton showed up to the after party pretty in a Celia Kritharioti beaded and ruffle gown. Fab or drab?

Fab or Drab?: Oscars 2014
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