5 style mistakes to avoid on the Oscars red carpet As always, simplicity is key

This year too the Oscar night is upon us. This year's edition will perhaps be the one that will save a vaguely drained awards season and, of course, all eyes will be on the red carpet which, besides the actual awards, is definitely the best part of the evening. An Oscar Night outfit is definitely not easy to build and there is a lot of pressure on the stylists considering that a bad outfit will remain in the history of the worst dressed and will hardly be forgotten by the audience. Luckily, in the last few years, many of the missteps made in the past, when the stars didn't have a stylist and they practically decided what to wear themselves, have been avoided - nonetheless, a guide to the dos and don'ts of the Oscars is definitely needed to fix some key points on what works and what doesn't on the red carpet.

So here are 5 style mistakes not to make on the Oscars red carpet.

1 – Long dresses so confused they hit themselves

A haute couture evening gown is one thing, a dress that conjures up visions of a wedding favor is another. Disney princess skirts, lace and lace, shimmering fabrics in pastel colors, paired with fluffy tulle, old-fashioned or just plain kitschy cuts, details that are more appropriate for a Tally Weijl rack than Oscar night. If you think that glitter and lace are synonymous with sophistication - well, think again.