A LOT of celebrities skipped the Oscars and headed straight to the after-parties yesterday – mainly the ones hosted by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Vanity Fair.
Well, who can blame them? The after-parties are usually a lot more fun, don’t you agree? Same goes for the outfits too, yes?
Truth be told, we actually spotted more gorgeous dresses at the post-Oscar celebration than at the Oscars red carpet. Feast your eyes on these dresses:
1. Lily Collins in Zuhair Murad
Lily Collins is definitely making her mark as a style star in Hollywood. Whether she employs a stylist or not, the one thing we can certainly say about the girl is that she has been killing it on the red carpet.
Remember the frock she wore to the Costume Designer’s Guild Awards? That one was stunning. But guess what? She outdid herself at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party by wearing a purple Zuhair Murad that literally made our jaws drop:
Actress Lily Collins attends the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
2. Nina Dobrev in Naeem Khan
Nina Dobrev never disappoints on the red carpet. At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party, the Vampire Diaries beauty wowed everyone with her patterned black and white number by Naeem Khan. A perfect 10, would you agree?
Nina Dobrev arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
3. Miley Cyrus in Azzaro
Here at Your Next Dress, we always love a frock that’s prim on the front and ultra sexy on the back. Miley’s winter white Azzaro simply fit the bill, and she wore it with a wild pixie cut that gave her look a more rocker chick vibe. Seriously hot, yes?
Miley Cyrus arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
4. Heidi Klum in Julien Macdonald
When it comes to sexy and risque dressing, Heidi Klum is a pro. And well, what can we say? She simply looked HOT in that gold beaded Julien Macdonald dress at the Elton John party.
Yep, she was sizzling alright. Can you say you’re a fan of her latest red carpet style?
Heidi Klum arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
5. Emma Roberts in Oscar de la Renta
Feminine and sweet – how can you not love Emma Roberts in her beaded Oscar de la Renta gown? The young starlet simply nailed the look to a T. Hair, make-up, jewelry, accessories – everything was spot-on:
Emma Roberts arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
6. Britney Spears in Michael Cinco
Dolls, Britney is back! First of all, we love the new brunette tresses. She (seriously) has never looked better.
And second of all, we love how she chose a more sophisticated and classy look this time by going for a black sequined Michael Cinco creation that came with a see-through detail on the back. Super fabulous, right?!
Britney Spears arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
7. Miranda Kerr in Valentino
Miranda Kerr used her magic model powers to make the Valentino dress she wore to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party look extra wonderful.
Seriously, the number wasn’t exactly what you’d call flattering, but she managed to pull it off with flair. Hats off to Miranda!
Miranda Kerr attends the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
8. Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen
We’re going to end Part 1 of our Oscar After-Parties post with the vampy look Anna Paquin put together at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Party.
Anna wore a very simple creation from Alexander McQueen, but somehow brought it to life with some dark make up and a whole lot of personality to go with:
Anna Paquin arrives at the 21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party held at West Hollywood Park on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
And just in case you feel like channeling, say, Nina Dobrev in her patterned Naeem Khan dress, you can do so fabulously with these frocks from David Meister and Zac Posen:
David Meister Signature Strapless Ballgown in Rose Print, $3250
Zac Posen Rope Brocade Ballgown, $12990
No doubt, glittery gold, subtle champagne, and punches of black ruled the post-awards celebration, but a good few did veer away from the norm by wearing a color or two. Who do you think had the best after-party look of the night?
9. Kate Bosworth in Giambattista Valli
Ever the style star, Kate Bosworth did not disappoint when she attended the Vanity Fair Oscar After-Party. The beauty donned an exquisite creation by Giambattista Valli that was simply dreamy.
A gold Rauwolf clutch, Casadei sandals, and a braided updo finished her look and kept it on-point:
Kate Bosworth wears a braided updo at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
10. Jennifer Lawrence in Calvin Klein
If the Dior gown Jennifer wore to the Oscars red carpet blew you away, then the glittery gold Calvin Klein number she wore to the party will most likely make you swoon.
We actually cannot find the perfect words to describe just how good she looked in the dress because she simply rendered us speechless! Seriously, WOW is all we can say:
Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
11. Selena Gomez in Versace
Selena Gomez sure sizzled in her Versace gown at the Vanity Fair Oscar After Party. The former Disney darling looked all grown-up and sexy in the corset-detailed number; we can hardly find any fault in the whole get-up. Can you?
Selena Gomez arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
12. Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta
Amy Adams kept the drama going with another Oscar de la Renta gown at the after-party. But instead of layers and layers of tulle, the red-haired beauty switched to a glimmery gold piece that made her skin glow:
Amy Adams arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013 in West Hollywood, California
13. Naomi Watts in Emilio Pucci
Another celebrity who outdid herself at the party – Naomi Watts.
True, she sizzled in the asymmetric Armani Prive gown on the Oscars red carpet, but the black-gold sequined Pucci dress she wore to the post-awards celebration was nothing short of showstopping!
Naomi Watts arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California
14. Diane Kruger in Giambattista Valli
One of the few ladies who can actually get away with wearing even the most unflattering silhouettes is Diane Kruger.
The German actress wore a black and white Giambattista Valli frock that was all poufy and printed. But get this, Diane wore it like a style star and she simply looked fabulous!
Diane Kruger arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California
15. Elizabeth Banks in Alexander McQueen
One of the few ladies who opted to wear color the other night was Elizabeth Banks.
The actress chose a tangerine-hued strapless dress by Alexander McQueen that came with an insanely flattering silhouette. She styled it with a printed belt and an updo for polish:
Elizabeth Banks arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California
16. Alessandra Ambrosio in Zuhair Murad
Another Zuhair Murad muse at the event was Alessandra Ambrosio. The supermodel chose an elaborate piece from the designer’s collection that featured gold embroidery and sheer insets.
Alessandra Ambrosio arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California
The dress was seriously divine, and putting Alessandra in it just made it all the more amazing:
Alessandra Ambrosio wore a white sleeveless dress by Zuhair Murad featuring a high neckline and gold embroidered beadwork detail
17. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Valentino
Last but not least of our standout looks at the event was Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
The supermodel opted for a frou-frou ruffled Valentino in pale lavender. Layers and layers of ruffles can be overwhelming, but Rosie managed to wear it like a pro and came out stunning:
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 24, 2013, in West Hollywood, California
And before we end this post, allow us to leave you with a few more exquisite designer dresses to fall in love with. You can find these frocks at Nordstrom and Net-A-Porter if you feel like splurging:
Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Gown, $13,930
Kaufman Franco Sequin Chiffon Gown, $9,595
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