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My Best Dressed at the 2022 Oscars Is …

March 28, 2022 by WendyB

Well, this year’s Oscars were kind of … a lot.

Early on, I was checking out the red-carpet fashion and wondering if I even had the energy to bestow my prestigious Best Dressed/Wear What You Want combo award this year. On one hand, we had Megan Thee Stallion looking like a goddess. On the other hand, I haven’t blogged in more than a month because I’ve been so distracted with Ukraine-related activism, and I haven’t been sure how to jump back in. Then came the slap seen around the world, and I thought “I give up on these Oscars.”

But, finally, we heard Lady Gaga telling a very fragile Liza Minnelli, “I’ve got you” … and I decided that was a moment of true style.

I’ve always said that my Best Dressed/Wear What You Want awards are more about being memorable than being beautiful, and I’ll definitely remember this interaction between Gaga and Liza for a long time. Gaga’s thoughtfulness extended into her wardrobe, because her tux let attention fall on LIza and her stylish DayGlo pink sleeves — whereas a typical Gaga outfit would have overwhelmed the guest of honor, in what might be one of the latter’s last public appearances. Gaga and Liza are my 2022 winners. I choose love!

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  1. Claire says

    March 28, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    This is the best Oscar take on the internet today. I remember watching the 2015 Oscars and being so bored that I almost turned it off and thank GOD I didn’t because of Lady G and Julie Andrews. I think that the red carpet coverage has changed a lot in the last decade–a lot less boring fashion police snark and a lot more love.

    • WendyB says

      March 31, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      xoxo

  2. Sheila (of Ephemera) says

    March 28, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    I’m glad you did this, and you picked my favourite moment of the entire show, Wendy. I was sobbing buckets at Gaga’s and Liza’s interaction. “I got you” – so sweet and poignant.

    I loved Kristen Stewart’s outfit, Timothy Chalamet’s look, and Olivia Coleman’s goddessy gown.

    • WendyB says

      March 31, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      I would definitely wear Olivia’s gown. I’m into the sleeve drama!

  3. Kristin says

    March 29, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    I totally agree!!!

    • WendyB says

      March 31, 2022 at 6:02 pm

      Do you feel like you still haven’t recovered from that whole experience? Sheesh!

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