2022 Academy Awards Best Dressed List
The red carpet looks at the 2022 Academy Awards did not disappoint. Image courtesy of ABC.
Top 10 Red Carpet Looks From the 2022 Academy Awards
Red carpet glamor is officially back and we are here for it! The 94th Academy Awards delivered. From historic wins, to drama, to hilarious hosts, the night sure gave us plenty to talk about. There was no shortage of incredible looks, and narrowing it down to our 10 favorites was not an easy task. But without further ado, here are The Basic Cinephile 10 Best Dressed List for the 2022 Academy Awards!
10. Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes wearing Christian Siriano. Image courtesy of Instagram.
As a host for the night, Wanda Sykes had several notable outfit changes. But each look delivered flawlessly classic looks with impeccable tailoring. This white tux by Christian Siriano proves yet again why he is our favorite red carpet designer.
9. Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalemet wearing Louis Vuitton. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Who said showing skin is just for the ladies on the red carpet? Timothee Chalamet in Louis Vuitton raised the temp with this bare chested look that is equal parts rock and roll and red carpet elegance.
8. Aunjanue Ellis
Aunjanue Ellis wearing Versace. Image courtesy of Instagram.
We love a bold red carpet look, and this orange Versace ball gown on Aunjanue Ellis was a showstopper. The silhouette perfectly accentuates Ellis’s body in all the right places. She may not have gone home with an Oscar, but she rocked the red carpet!
7. Kodi Smit-McPhee
Kodi Smit-McPhee in Bottega Veneta. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Move over black tux! We’re bringing back colored tuxedos and they are not the cringy 80’s tuxes from your parents wedding and prom pics. This custom Bottega Veneta blue tuxedo is boldly accessorized and solidifies that Kodi Smit-McPhee is a young star to watch on the red carpet!
6. Zendaya
Zendaya wearing Valentino. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Shocking absolutely no one, Zendaya has made her way onto our best dressed list. Honestly, you can always count on Zendaya to deliver a look and we commend her consistently chique style. Her cropped menswear top and sequined skirt are Valentino.
5. Sebastian Yatra
Sebastian Yatra in Moschino. Image courtesy of Instagram.
The Columbian singer made a splash on the red carpet with a pink Moschino complete with tails and pink loafers to match. We love a man who isn’t afraid to break from tradition and serve a strong look! Minimally accessorized, this suit doesn’t need any help turning up the volume.
4. Simu Liu
Simu Liu in Versace. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Red was the color of the night and Simu Liu wore it well in this Versace tux! The cropped pants and loafers give him an effortlessly cool appearance, and the playful look is anything but forgettable. We can’t wait to see this Marvel superstar on many red carpets to come!
3. Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield in Saint Laurent. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Andrew Garfield in Saint Laurent is simply divine. The tux at a cursory glance appears straightforward and elegant. But upon closer inspection you can see how the designer played with texture, shape and silhouette to give us a new twist on the classic tuxedo.
2. Lily James
LIly James in Versace. Image courtesy of Instagram.
Sexy, stunning, confident, playful, I honestly don’t have enough words to describe this Versace dream on Lily James! The natural hair, minimal accessories, and form fitting dress allow Lily James and her beauty to shine and it honestly took my breath away.
1. Ariana DeBose
Ariana DeBose in Valentino. Image courtesy of Instagram.
She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, she is our best dressed of the night, honestly what can’t Ariana DeBose do? The custom gown/tuxedo hybrid by Valentino packed a punch and demands that you notice Ariana. The proportions and tailoring are perfect and deliver both feminine sexiness and masculine confidence. There were many amazing looks from the 2022 Academy Awards, but Ariana DeBose had the look that we just couldn’t stop thinking about!