A number of stars demonstrated that a monochromatic palette in black or white can be just as convincing as those on the primary side of the shade spectrum.
Finding the perfect syareher red carpet look can be challenging enough without adding an after-party change to the mix. But the Academy Awards is one of those few occasions that calls for a double feature on the fashion front. The best alternatives to awards show attire underscored multiple key fashion trends. Several of the running themes of the evening drew upon a directional approach to color—or lack thereof. A number of stars demonstrated that a monochromatic palette in black or white can be just as convincing as those on the primary side of the shade spectrum. Others doubled up in a mix of metallics and fringe; much like the mark of a winning Oscars wardrobe, why settle for just one statement piece when you can have several? Here, we highlight the four trends that dominated the after-parties.