And the winner is...

So, after watching the Oscars I can say I'm moderately impressed.  For the most part, the most common errors I saw were the massive number of four-in-hand ties replacing bow ties, which I'm somewhat willing to forgive despite my better judgement, and lack of waist covering.  However, there were some notable goofs as well as some well dressed gents at the event (unfortunately, I'm no judge of women's evening wear so we'll be sticking to the fellas).


First off, when I caught a glimpse of Billy Crystal in white tie, I was excited...for a brief period until I saw his waistcoat laying FAR below the front of the tailcoat and the use of a soft, turndown collared shirt.  Poor form for Billy or whoever it is who planned his wardrobe.  It's worth noting that Robert Downey Jr. made the same goof at the Golden Globes this year.  Once Billy changed to Black Tie, however, he was looking pretty good, even if the vest was a bit high gorge for my taste.


Christian Bale once again showed up in his all black ensemble, destroying all of the elegance associated with black tie.  Martin Scorsese and Jonah Hill did the same, but at least they wore bow ties (not that it excuses them at all, mind you).  


Cheers to Christopher Plummer for donning a midnight blue, velvet jacket with black piping.  It was a daring risk and it paid off in spades for him.


Extra points to Jean Dujardin of The Artist for managing to pull of the "1920s movie star" look both on and off the set.


Zachary Quinto made a daring choice with his black jacket with midnight blue lapels.  Not my style, but, in my most humble opinion, it works for him.


As for Robert Downey Jr., while I love him as an actor, the man simply seems to have an aversion to correct evening attire.  I almost hesitate to put him here at all as what he wore was more of a suit than black tie.  He wore a grey suit, black shirt, and seemingly-bedazzled silver bow tie.


I'll refrain from commenting on Sacha Baron Cohen


I'm not sure what was going on with Stephen Spielberg's collar.  Looks like he tried to fold down the tips of a turndown collar to look like a wing collar.  Not flattering at all.


Wim Wenders in bright blue bow tie and weird, regency-esque tailcoat...no comment.


James Earl Jones, as always, looked quite the classy gentleman in low cut vest, wing collar, and shawl lapel jacket.


I'm willing to forgive Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrel for their all-white tail suits during the ceremony seeing as their use was more comedic than anything else.


That's all for now.  I'd post pictures, but the web is ripe with slideshows featuring all of the above right about now.  Keep watching for more updates on the blog through to week.  Goodnight all.