Award season is upon us and that can only mean one thing – DRESSES GALORE! Despite the numerous campaigns to focus on the accomplishments of the women as opposed to their outfits, our Twitter timelines were still chock full of gowns galore. Since they were on our timeline, we figured we would round-up the best Golden Globe gown hacks to help you feel like a starlet any day of the week! This year’s common themes were plunging necklines, simple silhouettes, and lots of sparkles!
Sophia Bush stunned in a plunging black gown with a simple red lip and understated accessories.
.@NBCChicagoPD star @SophiaBush STUNS in a black gown @goldenglobes #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/uqEzj5F11i
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) January 10, 2016
Alternative dress – Forever 21, V-Neck Bodycon Dress
Laverne Cox wowed in a high cut simple white gown that features an elegant train.
Alternative dress – Forever 21, Bodycon Midi Dress
Joanne Froggatt took our breath away with a plunging floor-length sweetheart V-neck gown.
Alternative dress – Tobi, Valentine Bodycon Dress
Brie Larson who is critically acclaimed for her role in Room dazzled in a cutout gold sequined number.
Alternative dress – Forever 21, High-slit sequined maxi dress
Zendaya dazzled in a tiered ruby-toned gown.
No surprise here. @Zendaya WOWS at the #GoldenGlobes! pic.twitter.com/RGqICKK4TR
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) January 11, 2016
Alternative dress – Tobi, The Jetset Diaries Verona Maxi Dress
Jennifer Lopez was brighter than the Sun in this figure hugging floor length gown.
https://twitter.com/SabaahC/status/686369749798748164
Alternative dress – Forever 21, Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress
Melissa Benoit charmed us all with her elegant floral gown and simple accessories.
#Supergirl @MelissaBenoist looks LOVELY on the #GoldenGlobes red carpet! https://t.co/ScdLQ7LHZH pic.twitter.com/0iIi9tuiJ4
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) January 10, 2016
Alternative dress – ASOS, Oh My Love Maxi with Frill in Spring Blossom
Jennifer Lawrence smoldered in this stunning red cutout number.
#jenniferlawrence goes for gold in red! #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/26OPTpPsfZ
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) January 11, 2016
Alternative dress – Forever 21, Layered Cutout Midi Dress
We hope that these Golden Globe hacks show you that you don’t have to be a socialite (or win the Powerball) to dress like a star! There doesn’t need be a special occasion to be adventurous and wear lunging necklines, or lots of sparkles. Whether you’re looking to dress to impress at the clubs or on the daily, you can look like a superstar on a student budget.
Written as a collaboration by Giuliana Guarna and Olivia Yusuf.
Featured image via “alicia-vikander-golden-globes-2016” by El Grillo Amarillo/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Thanks for showing the cheaper dresses!