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When it comes to the red carpet, glamorous gowns may reign supreme as famous women’s favored choice of garb. But a woman in a suit will always make a statement—and a lasting one at that. Need we remind you of Julia Roberts’s iconic oversize gray Armani suit and purple floral tie from the 1990 Golden Globes? The ensemble continues to top best-dressed lists more than 30 years later. Gwyneth Paltrow’s sizzling red velvet Gucci suit and powder-blue button0down from the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, too, remains sartorially historic—as does Zendaya’s cloudy gray Berluti suit from the 2019 Harper’s Bazaar Icons party. Seemingly taking a page from their books, quite a few stars pulled their own power moves in classic tuxedos, timeless pantsuits, vintage skirt suits, and even deconstructed suit dresses this award season. See ahead for 26 times Hollywood’s finest championed businesswear staples on the carpet this year.
Ayo Edebiri
The Bear star looked oh so cool at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14 in a monochromatic white suit, composed of an oversize blazer over a loose T-shirt and straight-leg slacks, by the Row. She changed things up with her footwear, opting for black ballet flats, and finished it all off with round Oliver Peoples shades.
Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker
Boygenius—one of the coolest trios in music—made the most iconic entrance at the Grammys on February 4 in matching ivory Thom Browne suits that featured an oily wood-grain pattern. They kept things crisp with white button-down shirts, inky-black ties, black ankle socks, and glossy dress shoes. The ensemble served as a perfect canvas for the pink flowers and red Artists4Ceasefire pins they wore on their lapels.
Billie Eilish
The “What Was I Made For?” hitmaker looked sophisticated in a Chanel ensemble that put a Barbie spin on the office siren trend at the Oscars on March 10. The vintage-looking skirt suit included a white high-neck blouse under an inky-black blazer that featured glossy buttons and a flared-out hem. Eilish paired the top with a tweed black-and-white pencil skirt, high white socks, and shiny Mary Janes. Her small black-and-white top-handle purse was the perfect final old-timey touch.
Billie Eilish
Hours later, for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, Eilish returned to her trademark oversize style in a boxy black pinstripe blazer and matching wide-leg pants with a large cuff at the hem, paired with a large white pinstripe button-down by Vaquera.
Meryl Streep
The Devil Wears Prada star brought the shimmer to the Golden Globes on January 7 in a custom Valentino skirt suit, composed of a flowy white blouse with a tie front detail paired with a dazzling oversize black blazer and matching sweeping skirt—both of which were completely covered in glittery sequins. Diamond drop earrings, black platform heels, black cat-eye shades, and a silver-bead-bedazzled black clutch made the perfect accents.
America Ferrera
A classic black tuxedo is as timeless as a classic black gown, and the Barbie star made the former look so new at the Governors Awards on January 9. The custom Moschino ensemble consisted of an oversize suit jacket with dramatic, sharp lapels, flowy black pants with a slightly lighter cumme*rbund, a crisp white button-down shirt with inky-black buttons, and a large black bow tie. She added a feminine touch with pointed-toe stilettos.
Margot Robbie
Does this count as a suit look? We think so. Robbie nodded to a vintage Barbie look in this deconstructed suit dress by Balmain at the Producers Guild Awards on February 25. The LBD featured a dramatic peplum waist, a satin opulent-white off-the-shoulder construction, and two matching sharp lapels along the bust. She kept things classic with black pointed-toe pumps, a small structured top-handle purse, and a gorgeous diamond necklace by Jacob & Co. jewelry.
Margot Robbie
Robbie Barbie-fied the suit once again in a Chanel ensemble at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon on February 12. Her look consisted of a cropped blazer that she wore open to reveal a matching bandeau top, paired with a matching tiered high-waisted miniskirt. All three pieces, as well as her small purse, were made of a creamy tweed material with hints of pastel pink and purple diamond-shaped stitching throughout. She finished it off with bone-white slingback heels with a black toe detail by Manolo Blahnik.
Ariana Greenblatt
The Barbie star put a hot spin on classic tux staples at the Golden Globes on January 7. Her sultry look consisted of a crisp white button-up shirt that she wore unbuttoned to create a plunging neckline, tucked into ink-black trousers with a wide satin cumme*rbund, both by Yves Saint Laurent. She elevated the look with layers of diamond necklaces and stacks of diamond rings.
Jennifer Aniston
The Friends alum made officewear look so posh at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14, in a tube top with a sweetheart neckline that was completely covered in soft black feathers, tucked into matching tailored, high-waisted slacks, both by Dolce & Gabbana. She added an ultra-long cumme*rbund detail that trailed at her side, classic pointed-toe pumps, and diamond drop earrings by De Beers.
Kourtney Kardashian
There's only one thing cooler than wearing a monochromatic black suit on the red carpet: wearing matching monochromatic black suits with your hubby on the red carpet. That's exactly what the Poosh founder did at the Emmys on January 15, 2024, making a statement in an oversize blazer with satin lapels over a lacy bra and paired with wide-leg slacks and pointed-toe pumps. Travis Barker looked suave beside her, adding a black button-down, glossy bowtie, and shiny dress shoes to his look. The pair solidified their Best Dressed Couple status with black shades.
Greta Lee
The Past Lives star made black look so cheery at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14, in a dazzling collared long-sleeved top with buttons down the front, tucked into matching high-waisted, straight-leg pants from Loewe’s Spring/Summer 2024 ready-to-wear collection. She rounded things off with strappy black heels and large diamond cuff earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Greta Gerwig
The Barbie director made a black suit look so daring at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 10, by wearing her oversize blazer with satin lapels over absolutely nothing, paired with matching slacks and a black clutch—all pieces by Yves Saint Laurent. She kept things classic with black Aquazzura heels and, to make things more glamorous, added layers of diamond necklaces of various widths, lengths, and charms by Boucheron.
Bel Powley
Here we are bending the definition of suit again, but this look is too gorgeous to not give it credit. The King of Staten Island star’s outfit said: Tuxedo, but make it a princess dress. Hailing from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2023 couture collection, the look had Powley turning heads at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14. The dress that featured a white tweed bodice resembling a suit jacket with ornate marble buttons, tulle ¾-sleeves with wispy floral details throughout, and a matching bubble skirt. Keeping on theme, she added a gauzy black bow tie choker, black kitten heels with silver bead details along the toes, and diamond statement earrings.
Bella Ramsey
The Last of Us star looked like a sweet breath of spring air at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14, in a Thom Browne suit. The ensemble consisted of a tailored jacket and pants in a pretty mint-green hue with illustrations of wispy white flowers throughout, paired with matching dress shoes, a soft-white button-down shirt, and a pistachio striped tie.
Celine Song
The Past Lives director elevated an oversize black skirt suit, composed of a large blazer and pencil skirt, with a glossy satin white button-down and unique rod detail across the skirt’s waist, all by Loewe, at the Golden Globes on January 7. She finished off her look with chunky black Mary Janes and pearl stud earrings by Simon G.
Stephanie Hsu
The Everything Everywhere All at Once star had some fun with her suit at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on March 10, by championing a controversial trend. Hsu brought the party in a satin beige Kate Spade ensemble composed of a large double-breasted jacket (which she wore open) and matching capris—yes, they’re back! She added some dazzling accents in the form of silver chrome slingback stilettos with a pointed-toe construction and a diamond tennis necklace by Grace Lee.
Annette Bening
The Nyad star looked so chic in a black suit jacket with satin lapels, decorative pockets, and large fabric buttons, paired with matching slacks by Dolce & Gabbana at the Golden Globes on January 7. Bening added some flair with a small crystal-beaded black purse, gem-adorned ballet flats, and a white swan pin on her lapel.
Jodie Foster
The True Detective star put a playful spin on a classic black suit in a custom Louis Vuitton ensemble covered in small white polka dots at the Critics Choice Awards on January 14. She added classic black pointed-toe pumps and an eye-catching wide diamond necklace.
Monica Bellucci
The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star was all Old Hollywood glamour in a black velvet tuxedo composed of bell-bottom pants, a wide satin cumme*rbund, a white blouse with frilly cuffs and ruffle details down the center, a fitted blazer, and a narrow bowtie. Bellucci accented the powerful ensemble with a black clutch bag and diamond statement earrings.
Tracee Ellis Ross
The American Fiction star looks simply regal in everything she wears, and this custom Balmain ensemble she wore to the SAG Awards on February 24 was no different. Ross was utterly fabulous in an inky-black top that featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, dramatic boxy shoulder pads, pleated details along the sleeves and hem, a fitted bodice, and ornate gold buttons down the front. She paired the grand piece with a black floor-length pencil skirt that was covered in silver dots. A small black purse with a gold chain handle and dainty drop earrings completed the look.
Kate McKinnon
The Saturday Night Live star seems to have followed the saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” at the Oscars on March 10. She shone in a classic tailored black suit paired with pointed-toe heels and a diamond necklace.
Joy Sunday
The Wednesday star was absolutely lovely at the Emmys on January 15, in a satin cream top that featured a fold-over off-the-shoulder neckline, a long A-line construction, and a glorious cape that split into two pieces that trailed behind her, paired with matching wide-leg trousers that pooled around her Jimmy Choo shoes, both by Safiyaa. Her jewelry was just as beautiful, in the form of large structural drop earrings and layers of gold rings, from Alexis Bittar, Lionheart, and Ritique.
Ariana DeBose
The Hamilton star’s ensemble at the Emmys on January 15 was the perfect compromise between a dreamy gown and a statement suit. DeBose wore a custom Brunello Cucinelli outfit composed of a satin creamy-beige skirt with a flowy trailing train with a matching triangle bra top, paired with an oversize suit jacket in a smooth beige and sparkly silver pattern. She teamed the look with beige square-toe sandals and an Omega watch, plus a long diamond necklace, small drop earrings, and a diamond band ring, all from De Beers.
Brandi Carlile
The “Party of One” singer brought lots of colorful ’70s flair to the Grammys on February 4, in an apricot-orange suit paired with a bubblegum-pink satin blouse with long flouncy ties down the front and a bow tie at the neck, along with a matching pocket square. She added an edgy touch with rustic black dress shoes and layers of statement rings.
Lainey Wilson
The “Heart Like a Truck” singer looked country-chic at the Grammys on February 4 in a black velvet Balmain suit composed of a tailored jacket with sharp square shoulders, a low-cut vest with ornate bronze buttons down the center, and floor-length bootcut pants. In true form, she added a wide-brim cowgirl hat and layers of chunky chain necklaces by Pomellato.
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