While Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards red carpet was basically a sea of black (and for good reason), last night’s Critics’ Choice Awards was far more colorful. We pretty much witnessed every color on the spectrum, from hot pink to emerald green to a variety of pastels (twice all in one outfit). There was also a healthy dose of white on the blue carpet with attendees favoring crisp pieces featuring bold details like excess lace, metallic mesh and feathers. And there were still a handful of stars embracing black, but usually bedecked in embellishments. Check out who wore what in the slideshow above.
2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel went with a rather playful Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 semi-sheer dress. With so much going on, she wisely kept her footwear on the minimal side with black suede Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman’s hot pink semi-sheer dress had everything from sparkles to ruffles. Fred Leighton jewelry rounded out the look.
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Kate Bosworth
Kate Bosworth was all about that lace in this ivory Brock Collection Duma Pre-Fall 2018 dress. The actress accessorized with dangling earrings and platinum noir Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals.
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Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger’s white Vera Wang dress came complete with a metallic mesh bodice layer. Plenty of ear candy and a sleek clutch polished off the look.
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Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige rocked a golden Vivienne Westwood strapless gown, amped up by fanned earrings. Stuart Weitzman sandals capped things off.
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Saoirse Ronan
While Saoirse Ronan’s nude embellished Michael Kors dress was pretty enough, we were immediately drawn to her edgy dark red lips. Messika jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals finished off the outfit.
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Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie showed some shoulder in this custom strapless LWD with feathered neckline by Ralph & Russo. The asymmetrical skirt helped draw attention to those gray velvet Stuart Weitzman pumps.
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Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie hit the blue carpet in a striped strapless Chanel dress that had its ruffles reined in by a heavily embellished waistband. A black clutch with gold trim, Jimmy Choo sandals and a long black hair ribbon wrapped up the look.
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Jessica Chastain
It was the emerald green shade of her Vionnet dress (set against the backdrop of her fiery mane) that made Jessica Chastain a real standout. Piaget jewels and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals completed the head-turning look.
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Reese Witherspoon
Prada was the source of Reese Witherspoon’s sleeveless black embellished dress. Those Roger Vivier Feathers Swirl sandals kicked things up a notch.
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Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer’s plum Tadashi Shoji dress included a lacy bodice and short sleeves. The nominee also carried a black clutch.
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Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot shined in a silver plunging Prada dress. Gianvito Rossi heels balanced out the look.
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Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke’s black Dolce & Gabbana featured mini reflective circles all over, creating a mirrored effect. Metallic ankle-strap sandals capped things off.
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Alison Brie
Alison Brie made an impression in this neutral off-the-shoulder Roberto Cavalli. Jimmy Choos rounded out the look.
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Elisabeth Moss
Elisabeth Moss picked up her award in a dotted black sheer Erdem embroidered dress. She finished off the look with Irene Neuwirth jewelry and Christian Louboutin pumps.
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Kiernan Shipka
There was no missing Kiernan Shipka thanks to her colorful tulle top and patterned cropped trousers, both by Delpozo. Miu Miu platforms balanced out the ensemble.
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi’s purple patterned Giambattista Valli dress included a delicate ruffled collar. She accessorized with Jemma Wynne earrings and Jimmy Choo sandals.
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Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig wore her heart on her chest with this creamy Fendi. Tiny earrings were all it took to finish off the look.
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Allison Williams
Allison Williams’ Dolce & Gabbana involved a lot of intricate lace embroidery. Beladora jewels and a glitzy headband polished things off.
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Emma Roberts
Flaunting her new blunt bangs on the blue carpet, Emma Roberts opted for a sleek white column dress to keep the focus up top. That’s probably why she also added in those dangling earrings.
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Asia Kate Dillon
Asia Kate Dillon’s cropped black hoodie came with a message plus cropped wide-leg pants and complementary footwear.
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Laura Dern
Laura Dern’s Balmain outfit was a riff on a classic black tux. Black accessories finished off the ensemble.
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s multicolored pastel Delpozo dress was draped to perfection. Irene Neuwirth jewelry, a clutch by Anya Hindmarch and Charlotte Olympia heels completed the look.
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Allison Janney
It was a bright blue Michael Cinco grid gown for Allison Janney last night. A sky blue ombre clutch and Stuart Weitzman black nappa sandals rounded out the outfit.
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Zoe Kazan
The yellow lace accents decorating the bottom half of the sleeves on Zoe Kazan’s patterned Valentino dress really made an impact. Statement earrings and a blush pink box clutch further defined the look.
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Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann’s J. Mendel orange and purple patterned dress boasted a slight keyhole accent. Statement drop earrings and a red velvet clutch punctuated the piece.
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Alexis Bledel
Alexis Bledel’s cornflower blue Rasario gown was wrapped up by a black sash. She worked in Forevermark jewels, a black clutch and Sophia Webster heels to complete the outfit.
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Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco took the plunge in this low-cut pink embellished dress. Stuart Weitzman bisque suede sandals rounded things out.
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum sported an embellished Georges Hobeika cold-shoulder dress to the ceremony. She accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and golden Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandals.
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Samira Wiley
Samira Wiley went with a navy off-the-shoulder Rebecca Vallance dress. Gold statement earrings plus a matching clutch and sandals polished things off.
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Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn served as host and stood out on the blue carpet in this red sleeveless Prada dress boasting an embellished bodice. NIWAKA jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels balanced out her first look of the night.
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Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz styled her colorfully striped Eloquii dress with black suede Stuart Weitzman sandals.
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Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash struck a pose decked out in a fresh floral embroidered dress. A statement ring and a stick-straight middle-parted bob wrapped up the look.
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Holly Hunter
Holly Hunter kept it simple in a navy sleeveless dress with a woven peekaboo bottom.
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Jaimie Alexander
Jaimie Alexander embraced the high-low trend in a striped Georges Chakra gown with green feathers decorating the skirt. Sylva & Cie jewels and Chloe Gosselin ankle-strap platforms completed the ensemble.
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Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan’s pretty pink Zuhair Murad dress featured all-over embellishments. Nicholas Kirkwood sandals added extra kick.
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Sarah Hyland
Sarah Hyland’s Naeem Khan dress was comprised of a sparkly black tank and a tutu-like white layered skirt. Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and strappy Giuseppe Zanotti sandals rounded out the outfit.
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