Cate Blanchett in Loewe

This is fine! Polished and fun, but not ultimately that memorable. All in all, the look of a woman who knows she's not winning.

Taylor Russell in Loewe

I realized this was her without even seeing her head, which says a lot about her personal branding (and her body language on the red carpet). This is good -- she wears Loewe well, which is a blessing given that she's a friend of the brand.

Aubrey Plaza in Saint Laurent

She looks great in this; it's perfect for the event.

Jenny Slate in Thom Browne

VERY cute.

Simona Tabasco in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier

Simple, vintage, perfect. She's been killing this awards season.

Dichen Lachman

For a long moment, I truly thought this was Lady Gaga. In a good way.

Jessie Buckley

I have to confess that I never really know what she's going for with her red carpet choices. I can't quite nail down what her brand is supposed to be?

Molly Shannon

Clean, chic, classic, no notes.

Frankie Corio

Frankie is 12 and this is rad on her.

Mia Goth

Don't tell her she forgot to take off the wide headband she uses when she washes her face at night!

Stephanie Hsu

She's adorable. This is like The New Brenda and Kelly Matching Prom Gowns, a reference I'll ALWAYS love.

Emily Hampshire

This feels like she's cosplaying Jane Eyre for the day. Don't forget to check the attic CAREFULLY, Emily.

Sarah Polley

IT'S A JANE EYRE-OFF.

Chloe Zhao in Chanel

Very on brand for her; I will note that I think that dress under there is lovely.

Gbemisola Ikumelo

She looks fab; the drama of the ruffles at the neck is so appealing to me.

Melanie Lynskey

She's the greatest and I love that bag with her dress. I do think I would have re-envisioned this particular hair story, though, and gone with something fluffier.

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough LIVES!!!!

Jeremy Pope

He looks handsome AND he's ready to commit some sexy crimes in those gloves -- important on the weekend. You never know what will happen.

Loren Lott

I'm not a huge fan of ruffled pant legs BUT this looks like an amazing outfit to dance in.

Tramell Tillman

I'd absolutely perform Defiant Jazz with this man.

Monica Barbaro in Dior

This is lovely, and right for an event on the beach. I might have given her a huge cocktail ring, though.

Regina Hall in Andrew Kwon

I just wanna trim off the train here and give her a short, kicky dress.

Danielle Deadwyler in Chanel

Anything would be disappointing after her gorgeous look at the SAG Awards, but I feel like the layered hem here looks kinda wonky? The underslip is good for length but I wish it were just one dress.

Joel Kim Booster

I do find it challenging to sign off on a string belt.

Vicky Krieps

This is also kicky and really fun. Sometimes, it does feel like folks forget this event is in a tent on the beach!

Roman Zaragoza

Who doesn't enjoy a nice striped suit on a Saturday?

Marisa Tomei

The black bra top was a good move.

Cate Blanchett Led the Less Bright Looks of the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards

"Less bright" as in "more muted in color," not as in "not as smart."