Open the contents of this digital envelope to reveal CE’s picks for best and worst colors selections at the Academy’s Gala.
Best Dress Color for Complexion Nominees
Bronze may rank third in certain hierarchies, but on Jessica Chastain’s Warm Spring complexion it warranted an anthem and a flag. Her fair skin is clear and smooth, her strawberry locks are glossy and rich, and her green hazel eyes are strong and sparkling.
This Soft Summer blossomed in Mullberry. Even with Jennifer Garner’s understated makeup, her features are vibrant and intense.
Warm complexions may believe gray a chromatic cruelty unequaled. But Light Summer Naomi Watts proves it can be a decadent reward when applied appropriately. She is luminous yet not overshown, a notable victory considering the amplitude of sequins she’s bearing.
Worst Dress Color for Complexion Nominees
Soft Autumn Jane Fonda is 75 times stunning! And I applaud her for making a big and bold age-appropriate statement on the red carpet. However could the yellow have been ever so much softer and warmer. A gold or bronze would have been ideal, but I would have applauded a butter or daffodil. If you could caught a glimpse of the woman in spite of the dress, you noticed she was left ashy and over-shown
My eyes were misting at the site of this Academy Award darling. Unfortunately the tissue blotted sadness from my cheeks. Technically Deep Winter‘s can wear icy pinks, but that doesn’t mean it’s Anne’s shining color, a shade equal to her crowning moment. The hue isn’t a clashing contrast, but it isn’t a glowing companion either. And those unfortunate bust darts . . . let’s focus instead on her flawless makeup and darling pixie.
This was a truly Misérables. Soft Summer Amanda Seyfried disappeared on the red carpet. The pale lavender utterly depleted her color, transforming her into a dramatic ghost.
What colors do you think soared and sunk at the Oscars this year?
I LOVED Jennifer Garner’s dress (color and style). She looked amazing! Although, I wouldn’t for sure say she’s a true/cool summer- I’d think perhaps a deep winter. Also, Anne Hathaway could possibly be a deep autumn, which would help explain why there’s just something off about that color with her.
Also, you may have come across this before, but if not 12blueprints.com is a wonderful blog for the 12 season color system.
Heather,
The best way to color type someone is to drape them, and I would love to drape both Jennifer and Anne. Until then, I based my complexion approximation off many different pictures under a variety of lighting sources and in a variety of colors. I appreciate the reference. I’d seen it before but enjoyed visiting it again.
Unfortunate bust darts . . . Ha ha! True indeed! I love reading your thoughts.
In 2013 Oscars, i like anne hathaway’s dress style. Her dress is so nice and elegant.
I too was wondering how you typed Jennifer garner as cool summer as her eyes are hazel. The reason I’m wondering is because my colourings are identical to hers and I have so much trouble typing myself
Meg,
I just re-read this post and I am embarrassed to say Jennifer color typing was a typo. I meant to list her as a soft summer, not a cool summer. Her coloring including her hazel eyes are too warm to type her bordering into winter. She belongs closer to autumn. Hope this helps. (apologies to Heather as well, wish I read it closer the first time).
Thanks for your help in identifying the error.
R
oh my god i thought Amanda seyfried was defenitely in spring type. This is an eye-opener.