The Wicked Ingénue

These are my picks for the best looks of the 2010 Academy Awards. Sorry, everyone – I don’t critique the guys. To me, a suit is a suit is a suit (although proper tailoring and a tasteful tie is essential).

1. Charlize Theron

Of course, I’m partial to this gown because it’s my favorite color. Fashion forward and stunning (and the roses remind me of early 90s Madonna). And only Charlize could pull it off.

2. Demi Moore

My jaw dropped when I saw her on the red carpet. This woman is 47 YEARS OLD and she looks better than most 27 year olds. Cheers, Demi. Cheers.

3. Sandra Bullock

Perfect hair, perfect makeup, perfect smile, perfect amount of sparkle. Need I say more?

4. Jennifer Lopez

I usually love all of Jennifer’s looks, and this gown is no exception. I don’t love the hairstyle – long and sleek might’ve worked better – but in any case, she’s still gorgeous.

5. Anika Noni Rose

I love bustiers, and I especially love them when they’re paired with waves of luscious taffeta. The gold is perfect with her skin tone and she looks insanely beautiful.

6. Anna Kendrick

If I were attending the Academy Awards, I’d probably wear this (because, you know, I can’t get away with an off-the-runway couture gown like Charlize). It makes her look like a Greek goddess. Love love LOVE.

7. Kate Winslet

Is it just me or does she look better and better every year? Breathtaking talent with beauty and humility to match = my kind of girl.

8. Miley Cyrus

This gown makes her look like a teenage Cinderella. I’ve noticed that she’s styled to look much older at most of the awards shows, but I think this is very age appropriate.

9. Queen Latifah

Again, I’m lovin’ the purple. I’m also lovin’ the asymmetrical beaded shoulder and the terrain. She’s never looked better. And she has an amazing voice.

10. Diane Kruger

I couldn’t decide if I wanted to include Diane or not, but the more I looked at this gown, the more it grew on me. It’s bold, it’s frilly, and it’s sassy. Besides, Diane couldn’t look bad if she tried.

Wild Card: Elizabeth Banks

I love the cut of this gown, but I wish she would’ve gone for a bolder color, say emerald or coral. But I suppose her humor and sincerity make up for her lack of material vibrance.

(All of these photos are Getty Images, if anyone cares to know)