OSCAR'S PLAYING DRESS-UP AND NOMINEES GET SERIOUS ABOUT GLAMOUR.Byline: Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. Fashion Editor Too casual. Too costumey. Too frumpy frump n. 1. A girl or woman regarded as dull, plain, or unfashionable. 2. A person regarded as colorless and primly sedate. . A best actress nominee can't be too careful about her Oscar night appearance. With all those photographers and fashion critics waiting for a fashion faux pas This page has been divided into the following:
Hopefully, the always-elegant Bening will be able to find another great black pantsuit, like the ones she's been wearing to recent award galas. And maybe Meryl Streep, nominated for ``Music of the Heart,'' will finally arrive looking like a Hollywood hottie instead of demure de·mure adj. de·mur·er, de·mur·est 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. 2. Affectedly shy, modest, or reserved. See Synonyms at shy1. and matronly. She's one stunning actress who could use a little makeover. Beautiful ``End of the Affair'' star Julianne Moore is famous for understated ensembles, but she could shock us with something wildly sexy. Janet McTeer, the British actress who starred in ``Tumbleweeds,'' is super tall with an earthy glamour, so she could pull off a diva look. And then there's Hollywood's newest ``It Girl,'' Hilary Swank of ``Boys Don't Cry.'' With her youth and model's figure, everybody wants to lend her a gown. Thinking they might need a little guidance in selecting this year's Oscar gown, we asked a few experts for some suggestions. They include eveningwear designer Heidi Weisel, who dresses Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Hurley, Salma Hayek and Sandra Bullock; Escada representative Amy Rosi, who always helps Jane Seymour and other stars catch the press' attention; Tom Julian, trend analyst for Oscar.com, the Official Academy Awards Web site; and Douglas Hannant, whose evening separates are worn by Sigourney Weaver, Madonna and Gloria Estefan. Here are their suggestions for the five Best Actress nominees: MERYL STREEP Weisel: ``A black lame gown with a structured built-in corset corset, article of dress designed to support or modify the figure. Greek and Roman women sometimes wrapped broad bands about the body. In the Middle Ages a short, close-fitting, laced outer bodice or waist was worn. By the 16th cent. and A-line skirt would make her look like a glamour doll.'' Escada: ``Meryl deserves to look fabulous and shouldn't be afraid to look younger, more feminine. Something deep purple, sapphire or burgundy with sheer sleeves.'' Tom Julian: ``She does very well with haute couture and should stay with it. I'd like to see her in an embellished, artful gown by Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani or Bradley Bayou, who designed Geena Davis' gown last year.'' Hannant: ``Let's give her a fresh attitude with a tight, zip-front beaded shirt with a spider web lace design in olive green, accented with a shirred shirr tr.v. shirred, shirr·ing, shirrs 1. To gather (cloth) into decorative rows by parallel stitching. 2. To cook (unshelled eggs) by baking until set. mahogany mink collar. On the bottom I'd dress her in a navy silk organza or·gan·za n. A sheer, stiff fabric of silk or synthetic material used for trimming, neckwear, or evening dresses. [Probably after Organzi (Urganch), a city of western Uzbekistan. ball skirt that ties on the side, and yes, it would rustle rus·tle v. rus·tled, rus·tling, rus·tles v.intr. 1. To move with soft fluttering or crackling sounds. 2. To move or act energetically or with speed. 3. To forage food. a lot as she walks.'' HILARY SWANK Weisel: ``Leopard chiffon chiffon (shĭfŏn`), plain-weave, lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric made of cotton, silk, or synthetic fiber; it is made of fine, highly twisted, strong yarn. pants with a brown cashmere cashmere Animal-hair fibre forming the downy undercoat of the Kashmir goat. The fibre became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kashmir, India. The fibres have diameters finer than those of the best wools. turtleneck sweater worn sleeveless with a leather tie-belt. It would be simple and unexpected.'' Escada: ``She has such an amazing body, and she'd look great in something with a vintage couture feeling, such as our art deco halter halter the simplest form of restraint for the head of farm animals. Comprises a poll strap, a nose band and a halter shank that brings the ends of the nose band together under the mandible. Made of leather or cotton or manila rope. gown in champagne with black beads.'' Julian: ``She could be very sexy in a mixture of cashmere and leather ... something very modern by a fresh new designer such as Douglas Hannant or Christina Perin.'' Hannant: ``Let's put her in something very sexy and bare. Something short and strapless strap·less adj. Having no strap or straps, as a dress or an undergarment. n. A garment having no strap or straps. strapless Adjective that wraps around like a towel. The fabric should be sheer and beaded with caviar and bugle bugle, brass wind musical instrument consisting of a conical tube coiled once upon itself, capable of producing five or six harmonics. It is usually in G or B flat. beads in an all-nude color, so she'll have to wear a G-string. To complete the ensemble I'd have her wear stiletto sandals and no jewelry.'' JULIANNE MOORE Weisel: ``She's always simply turned out, and heavily beaded gowns aren't her style. I'd love to dress her in something that exemplifies her sporty but elegant style.'' Escada: ``She should wear a strapless or halter-styled gown in a rich blue jewel tone that captures her regalness ... like Grace Kelly.'' Julian: ``I think she can carry off color well, especially rich tones such as berry, claret or dusty pink that would complement her auburn hair. And the gown should be sexy, perhaps strapless with a slit to show off her great legs.'' Hannant: ``Something sexy. A halter dress that clings to the body and cuts down to the waist - but not a Jennifer Lopez style. Julianne's gown should be cut on the bias, with a full skirt that brushes the floor as she walks. The color? Oh, midnight blue would be great with her red hair, especially if accented with subtle embroidery on the lines to accentuate her curves.'' JANET McTEER Weisel: ``I know she's tall, but I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. her well enough to comment.'' Escada: ``She'd look good in a corseted bodice with a little flow in the skirt. Perhaps our dark red strapless gown with black beads. Or maybe a burgundy velvet column style.'' Julian: ``She should take her cue from Lynn Redgrave and wear a regal lilac ballgown of silk satin. But she might look good in a draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. dress that reveals just a nuance of back.'' Hannant: ``She needs something that is kind of artsy art·sy adj. art·si·er, art·si·est Informal Arty. but subtle. I'd dress her in a strapless gown with pleated skirt in a pale rosewood shade of silk that would rustle when she walks. And it would have a cut-away on the side with ruffled ruf·fle 1 n. 1. A strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration. 2. A ruff on a bird. 3. a. A ruckus or fray. b. Annoyance; vexation. 4. chiffon peeking out.'' ANNETTE BENING Weisel: ``Since she's very pregnant I think she should wear all one color, perhaps loose satin pants and a long sweater with beaded cuffs. It would be perfect in persimmon persimmon: see ebony. persimmon Either of two trees of the genus Diospyros in the ebony family, and their globular, edible fruits. The native American persimmon (D. .'' Escada: ``A simple gown with sleeves in a dark color, with dazzling accessories.'' Julian: ``She's a classic in black, but she could wear a rich shade of blue in an empire waist gown or a long A-line skirt with matching top and jacket.'' Hannant: ``A tent. No, just kidding. I think a loose but elegant tunic tu·nic n. A coat or layer enveloping an organ or a part; tunica. tunic a covering or coat. See also tunica. abdominal tunic see tunica flava abdominis. over a slim skirt with a deep slit would keep her from looking matronly. And I see it in teal, set off with a great pair of earrings.'' Talk to me, Harry Almost all that dazzles on Oscar's red carpet comes from Harry Winston of Beverly Hills. Winston has bejeweled be·jew·eled or be·jew·elled adj. Decorated with or as if with jewels. more Oscar winners than any jeweler in the history of the academy. The jewels are delivered to the stars (usually nominees and presenters) in plastic sandwich bags instead of fancy jewelry boxes. The jewels are usually returned that night, but sometimes they get to sleep with them. Mr. Blackwell on the prowl Lurking around the famous red carpet at the Oscars will be a number of fashion police writing citations for dreadful dresses, including the tart- tongued Mr. Blackwell. The arbiter of good taste known for his annual hit list of worst-dressed celebs will not only cover the Oscars live but for the first time will go online and answer all your fashion questions on eStar.com. Luckily, he won't be able to see what you're wearing when you log on. Stylists' secrets So how do the stars keep their plunging necklines in place? What do they use to avoid cleavage spill? Courtney Love said the ripped-to-ribbons gown she wore to the Golden Globes was held in place with glue. And we've heard that many of the stars' stylists use Ardell LashGrip, a tube of waterproof, invisible adhesive for applying fake eyelashes that's safe for fabrics. It's sold for $1.99 at Sally Beauty Supply stores. For an extra $1.99, you can buy a tube of glue remover. Now, we've heard several versions of how Jennifer Lopez kept from falling out of her Grammy gown, ranging from tape to toupee glue. But the Versace boutique that dressed Lopez claims it was all in the design and fit. While we're discussing fashion tricks, it may look like those stars aren't wearing undies at the Oscars, but there's usually a G-string underneath. And according to TV and film stylist Jane Mannfolk, the G-string of choice is by Calvin Klein. In nude, of course. One more tip. Since stockings are passe pas·sé adj. 1. No longer current or in fashion; out-of-date. 2. Past the prime; faded or aged. [French, past participle of passer, to pass, from Old French; see , many celebs have started slathering on Estee Lauder's new Bare Legs Waterproof Leg Makeup to cover tattoos, varicose veins Varicose Veins Definition Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs. Description and scars. Crystal tattoos Last year, the stars shined with body glitter; this year, it's crystal tattoos. Worn by celebs such as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Angie Harmon, the body art featuring tiny crystals arranged in a pattern and transferred onto the skin like a temporary tattoo were spotted on numerous bare shoulders at the Golden Globes in a variety of designs. They were such a hit, says Daniel Swarovski company spokeswoman Marilyn Heston, that the company has made a special AIDS-awareness red ribbon tattoo for guests at Sir Elton John's Oscar party. The tattoos can be applied to any body part except the eyes and will last for several days before the glue washes off. The latest trend is to encircle en·cir·cle tr.v. en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling, en·cir·cles 1. To form a circle around; surround. See Synonyms at surround. 2. To move or go around completely; make a circuit of. one's navel like Halle Berry did at the Emmy Awards, but stylist Phillip Bloch also suggests using them to create a crystal bracelet by placing a ``wave'' tattoo design on the upper arm or wrist, or just wear a single stone at the side of the nose or eyelids eyelids, n.pl a moveable fold of thin skin over the eye. The orbicularis oculi muscle and the oculomotor nerve control the opening and closing of the eyelid. . Swarovski crystal tattoos are $18 at numerous department stores, including Neiman Marcus, and also at Tracey Ross boutique on Sunset Boulevard. CAPTION(S): 7 photos, 4 boxes Photo: (1 -- color) Meryl Streep at the 1999 Academy Awards. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer (2 -- color) Hilary Swank with husband actor Chad Lowe at the SAG Awards. David Crane/Staff Photographer (3 -- color) Julianne Moore at the academy luncheon. (4 -- color) Annette Bening accepting the SAG Award for best actress. David Sprague/Staff Photographer (5 -- color) Janet McTeer with her Golden Globe for best performance in a comedy. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer (6 -- color) no caption (Courtney Love) John Lazar/Staff Photographer (7 -- color) no caption (Crystal tattoo) Box: (1) Talk to me, Harry (See text) (2) Mr. Blackwell on the prowl (See text) (3) Stylists' secrets (See text) (4) Crystal tattoos (See text) |
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