Annette Bening's 2024 Awards Show Red Carpet Retrospective

in D&G at the Golden Globes

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Annette Bening attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

This is suit is objectively excellent, but I really love the styling of that sparkly little bag, the great shoes, and her lapel pin.

at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Annette Bening attends the 96th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 12, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

I both like this and get it on her -- it works with the vibe she's going for lately. I even like how oversized it is. She looks chic and interesting. However! This did not survive the car ride over very well.

in Armani at the Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Annette Bening attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

This is polished and comfortable and professional on a woman who KNOWS she isn't going to win so she might as well be comfy while she sits there. It's very Your Eccentric Rich Stepmother Attends Your Black Tie Wedding.