Oscar Predictions

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Posted Jan 23rd 2009 at 4:30PM

For fans of fashion across the globe, there's just nothing quite like the Oscars. It's like our Super Bowl, or World Series. Only with far, far uniforms.

And, just like with sports, there are definitely favorites for best dressed (as well as worst, which might be even better in its own way). We have certain hopes and expectations for this year -- some of the Oscar noms we're really excited to see, while others ... well, we're pretty sure we'll forget the moment they step off camera. Check out some of our predictions in the gallery below, and let us know whether you agree or disagree!

Most likely to disappoint -- Anne Hathaway
We couldn't get enough of her look at last year's Academy Awards -- she really helped to set the one-shoulder trend. But she's been so hit or miss since then, that while we're hoping for something new! and exciting! and different!, we're pretty sure she's going to show up with her hair slicked back in something with a lot going on, but without a lot of style.

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Most likely to elicit a yawn -- Angelina Jolie
If we looked like Angie, we would wear nothing but the most amazingly beautiful gowns. However, lately, the best looking thing she's had on has been Brad Pitt. We'd love to see her glam it up, but probably, she'll go with a neutral dress in a dull cut. Maybe Ryan Seacrest will chase after the golden couple, though -- that's at least interesting.

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Most likely to be NOTHING like the character she's nominated for playing -- Amy Adams
We fell in LOVE with Amy at the 2008 Oscars -- that emerald green gown couldn't have been more perfect. We don't think she'll be able to top it, unfortunately, but we do think she'll go with a color. After all, she wore black to the Golden Globes, her character in Doubt wears all black ... we think she'll branch out and have a little fun.

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Most likely to go all out -- Penelope Cruz
She's definitely a red carpet favorite for her daring fashion sense -- it typically works for her. She's been boring us a bit as of late, but the Oscars are going to be her chance to shine again. Who can forget that amazing gown from last year? Nobody's ever worn feathers so well. What'll it be this year?

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Most likely to be on everyone's Best Dressed list -- Kate Winslet
Very rarely does Kate Winslet make a Worst Dressed list, true. However, she's not exactly the risk-taker that P.Cruz is. Kate is a favorite to win the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for The Reader, and she's our favorite to reign this year's red carpet.

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Most likely to cause excitement -- Mickey Rourke
No surprises here. We simply cannot wait to see what outfit he puts together, and we're really hoping for some fun interviews. Maybe they can put him and fellow nominee Robert Downey, Jr. together and see what kind of crazy comes out.

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