Should she have worn a dress?

[LunaMay]

I know im a bit late and sorry if this has been asked but....

Just that really? Why does making 'an effort' automatically mean wearing a dress anyway? I love her jacket..

thefix.ninemsn.com.au/2016/03/02/15/03/jesinta-campbell-clashes-with-reporter-who-says-mad-max-oscar-winner-should-put-on-a-dress

"She deserved to get the Oscar, and went dressed as herself, what could be more admirable than that."

Well put!

I remember that sarah Millican thing. It was horrible. Like I said upthread, better to be criticised for lack of effort (in fact, I'm sure she gave a fair bit of thought to how she wanted to look, given her job!) than for being fat/old/ugly orvwhatefer.

www.shrimptoncouture.com/blogs/curate/12611485-every-best-actress-oscar-dress-our-way

This link shows all the outfits worn by best female Oscar winners, and amongst the usual glamour frocks, are suits, a jumpsuit, trousers and quite a few everyday dresses.

Don't ask if there is a male equivalent, I'm sure there isn't!

She's talented, she's happy, she's comfortable in her own skin. I envy her.

I think less of the people (mostly men) who didn't clap, surely they were supposed to be acknowledging her talent not her looks.

And yes, if she'd made a massive effort it would have looked as though she was upset by what Stephen Fry said and she would have been criticised for that.

Id rather be comfortable than feel ill at ease the whole night wearing something that I knew didn't suit me. I do think she could have gone a bit more formal in line with the dress code but she didn't deserve the contemptuous looks she was getting from some of the men. It was like they were shocked/angry that a woman dared to dress for herself and not so she can be ogled and rated by men. Innaritu was the worst, he seems like an arsehole tbh.

I didn't see Pharells outfit this year but did think that the shorts looked stupid and didn't meet the definition of the dress code. He was a nominee that year though so probably had a bit more leeway. The same as Jenny beavan this year I guess.

A man dressed the same would've have been celebrated for his "unique style".

Misogyny? Nonsense-no such thing. Women and men are judged by exactly the same standards. In fact, now I think about it, men have it slightly worse than women do...........

You know I love you Bertrand

Glad someone does, posie. It's been a bad day on mumsnet, feminist-wise!

You're consistently truthful, it's appreciated and recognised.

Some posters have mentioned Innarito in particular....he's released his own Vine to show he was clapping. I do think a three second clip to condemn the original batch of men is a bit short.
www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2016-alejandro-gonz-lez-i-rritu-has-proof-he-did-applaud-jenny-beavan-a6909411.html