Star wows on the red carpet, changes into something more dramatic for afterparty

Feb 28, 2012 10:31 GMT  ·  By

One of the best dressed women at the Oscars 2012 was, without a doubt, Cameron Diaz. Though she's no stranger to hit and misses, this time, she pulled off two impeccable looks for the big night, one more spectacular than the other.

For the red carpet at the prestigious awards ceremony, Cameron wore Gucci strapless gown in neutrals, with only some frills and sparkles on the skirt.

She matched it with Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and diamonds from Tiffany & Co., estimated at almost $1 million (€719.476).

For makeup and hair, Diaz kept it very simple. She had the perfect California tan, so all she had to do was add a bit of pink lipstick, get a blowdry and she was set to go.

Though, in recent months, she's been criticized for working out too much and becoming too muscular, as well as for her sometimes questionable fashion sense, Diaz was truly a vision of grace and elegance on the red carpet.

The dress was perfect for her figure, the makeup was appropriate for the occasion and very natural looking, and she thus made her way on the best dressed of the night list.

However, if the Gucci dress she wore at the Oscars was a sight for sore eyes, you should see the one she changed into for the Vanity Fair afterparty – see the second photo attached to this article.

You can't tell from the front, but it's got an exposed zipper that runs all the way down the dress, which can mean only one thing: it's a Victoria Beckham design.

All in tangerine, the dress' only splash of color came from the zipper and the straps which, on the back, were of the same color as the zipper, a light gray.

The fit of this second gown was ideal for Cameron's toned body. In fact, she looked so good in it that many voices online are saying she should have opted for it for the red carpet to make more of a statement though, you will agree, it's a bit too “modern / hip” for the actual Oscars.

Diaz also changed jewelry, replacing her Tiffany & Co. diamonds with David Webb pieces.

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Cameron Diaz in Gucci at the Oscars 2012
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