Oscars 2025 Red Carpet, Prom-core Was the Biggest Trend

glamour.com:

seen at the Oscars 2025, run down to your parents' basement, dig out that old photo album, and have a laugh at the fact that almost all your favorite actresses attended Hollywood's biggest night wearing versions of gowns you might have worn to your junior prom, your senior prom, your sorority formal, or—if you're that very specific girl—your arrival at the mansion where you hoped to accept a rose.

And it was delightful!Stars including , , , Goldie Hawn, , Ana De Armas, Doja Cat, Mindy Kaling, and Penelope Cruz, arrived at the 97th annual Academy Awards looking obviously like the movie stars they are, but also like they could have maybe used a wrist corsage, an elaborate updo, and a seat inside a white stretch limo.

Prom-core was on the Oscars 2025 mood board and, honestly, it felt right. Because as much as in-the-know labels, stark minimalism, or avant-garde designs will always have a place on the red carpet, well, this is the Academy Awards, not the CFDA Awards.The Oscars 2025 brought with it a back-to-basics approach to—and uncannily literal interpretation of—red carpet dressing: crystal covered gowns, curve-hugging cuts, dramatic drapery, icy metallics, so much boning!

Fashion houses including Armani Privè, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, and Dior were abundantly represented, storied brands known for having a hand in creating the blueprint for true aspirational Hollywood glamour.Lots of these Oscars looks weren't striving to be idiosyncratic which is part of their appeal.