Living on Orcas Island is the antithesis of living in Hollywood. We cherish our space. We love our peace and quiet. Our wardrobes reflect function over fashion. And anonymity is king for many.
We haven’t had cable for years but I know how much my mom loves movies and watching the Oscars, so I accompanied her for the five-hour extravaganza.
It’s shocking at first, after having missed the Academy Awards for the last few decades, to see how much money and material goes into honoring people who make motion pictures.
Then it’s a little odd to listen to the middle-school-style banter of the Oscars-casters sitting around tables evaluating it in their elaborate dresses and skinny tuxedoes baring sock-less ankles, comparing the gifts of the actresses’ “stylists.” This opulent living is all so far from real life – at least mine.
And finally, as usual, it’s almost laughable to see what some people have chosen to wear for the big night.
The stunners of the evening, in my opinion, were the women who stuck with simple elegance rather than the gargantuan bows, the ubiquitous 10-inch-wide cleavage openings, and the oddly common hair parted down the middle. Kudos to Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Rachel Shenton, Helen Mirren, and Faye Dunaway for their stylish taste.
As for the men’s suit choices, I’m not a fan of the fuzzy velour tuxedoes that frequented the stage tonight. Men like Kobe Bryant shined in their classic-looking tuxedoes.
I felt proud, though, to hear the allusions to ethnic and gender equality, and I think people are championing the things that I originally felt we Americans were built around before events surrounding the election sideswiped me.
In the future, when I’m at the Oscars, you’ll see me wearing a dress made by hard-working women running micro-businesses in Africa, or donning a beautiful gown I found in a second-hand store. Everyone in the limelight is an example to the girls and boys at home watching them. What Oscar-carriers value rubs off on the youngins, who will dictate what the future looks like.
yet another voice talking about clothing, hair and makeup instead of the content.
– a movie fan
I’m with you Edee, I haven’t watch Oscar for a long time but last night I did just to check in. Still the same, nothing change. I feel like I wasted my 2 hours watching people who I don’t know and maybe not ever met. But oh well. 😊