Oscars 2014: Who Wore Black Better?

Black is one of the major colour trends at every Academy Awards red carpet. Even this year, we were waiting eagerly to checkout celebrities in black on the red carpet. But the usual celebrities who wear black gowns ditched us at Oscars 2014. Instead we have 3 A-list Hollywood celebrities at Oscars 2014 who surprised us by wearing black.

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All three of these celebrities in black feature on our best dressed list for Oscars 2014. The first was Julia Roberts who looked elegant in a Givenchy gown. Secondly, we saw Anne Hathaway at Oscars 2014 in a black Gucci number. And finally, Charlize Theron chose to wear a black Dior couture gown.

Now as all these three celebrities are known for their style statements and all of them wore black, a comparison is inevitable. We have to actually dissect the fashionable looks of these three celebrities in black gowns at Oscars 2014 and then decide who looked best in black.

Here is an in-depth study of the three celebrities in black at the Oscars 2014 red carpet.

Anne Hathaway In Gucci

Instead of her favourite designer Valentino, Anne Hathaway was dressed by Gucci this year.

The Breast Plate

Many people did not like Anne Hathaway's silver breast plate look in this black gown. But an equally large number of people thought it was well chanced experimental look.

Black Clutch

Anne Hathaway's dress was a halter and a thigh high slit. She completed her look by carrying this simple black box clutch with her Gucci dress.

Julia Roberts In Givenchy

Julia Roberts wore a delicately crafted gown from Givenchy on the night of Oscars 2014.

Peplum gown

Julia's gown was a peplum gown with lace details. She teamed up her dress with simple diamond jewellery.

‘Safe’ Look

Julia Roberts looked like a stunner as usual. But it would be fair to say that she played it ‘safe' with her Oscars 2014 look.

Charlize Theron In Dior

Charlize Theron wore a flared out black Dior gown at Oscars 2014. The design of the gown was like a fish-tail and it had lace detailing.

Charlize’s Plunging Neckline

Charlize's sleeveless gown had silver detailing. The gown also had a delicately plunging neckline.

Diamond Necklace

Charlize Theron was very much appreciated for wearing this 31-carat diamond necklace from designer Harry Winston.

Who Wore Black Better?

The verdict would have to go in favour of Charlize Theron. She looked totally stunning Dior Haute Couture gown.