Fashion

Jan 4, 2018

Nicole Kidman's best fashion moments

By: Canadian Living

Nicole Kidman's best style moments tend to be fearless. She loves glitz and glamour, wearing unexpected colours and having fun—and she almost always looks incredible. It helps that at almost six feet, Nicole can pull off almost anything, though that probably has a bit to do with her confidence as well.

From that incredible Dior gown that put her on the style map, to her more recent turns on the red carpet, Nicole Kidman always looks like the glamorous star that she is.

Wearing Calvin Klein at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2017, Nicole Kidman picked up the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for her role in Big Little Lies. The well-deserved win, and her first Emmy, was made even sweeter by her stunning red dress by Calvin Klein By Appointment. The tea-length and detailed neckline offered a retro touch to her otherwise modern look. Note the mismatched sandals too—we love it!

Wearing Armani Prive at the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival

The 2017 Cannes Film Festival highlight reel includes the amazing dresses that Nicole wore during her many appearances (she was there supporting four different projects). Our pick has to be this intricate Armani Prive gown that featured a drop waist and sequins.

Wearing Armani Prive at the 89th Annual Academy Awards

There are not many people who can pull off wearing a gown that appears to be the exact same shade as their skin tone. But, of course, Nicole isn’t most people. When she attended the 2017 Oscars, where she was nominated for her role in Lion, she stunned in the Armani Prive gown that had an intricate beaded design. Simple hair and a statement red lip completed this ethereal look.

Wearing Gucci at the 23rd Annual SAG Awards

This bird-inspired look is one of Nicole most memorable dresses to date! (Seriously, there were sequinned parrots on her shoulders.) In 2017 she donned the dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards where she was nominated for her role in Lion. Though the award went to Viola Davis, Nicole was the talk of the town with this statement-making frock.

Wearing Alexander McQueen at the 2016 Met Gala Awards

Nicole was certainly the center of the universe when she wore this Alexander MCQueen gown complete with moon and star detailing—and a cape. The stunning dress, which she wore for the theme Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology, was a dramatic and stunning look for the actress.

Wearing Armani Prive at the Lion premiere

In 2016, Nicole was again praised for her role in Lion. At the London premire she wore a velvet, long-sleeved number from Armani Prive. Though demure at first glance, the dress featured naval cut-outs and a slit up to there.

Wearing Jean Paul Gaultier at the 45th Annual CMA Awards

In 2011, Nicole attended the Country Music Awards with her husband Keith Urban wearing this glitzy dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. The simple silhouette is given the metallic treatment making for a glamorous look.

Wearing Balenciaga at the 79th Annual Academy Awards

In 2007, Nicole divided the critics with this red dress by Balenciaga. Though some thought the bow at her neck was too over the top, Nicole proved that she’s willing to take style chances—and that when you’re almost six feet you can pull off a voluminous bow. We love the look, and even the haters had to admit that a red head wearing red is always a good idea.

Wearing Dior at The Human Stain premiere

In 2003, at the premiere for The Human Stain, Nicole wore a shiny full suit, complete with tie. The very YSL-inspired look was actually by Dior by Hedi Slimane. She kept her makeup simple, opting for a classic cat eye and glowing skin, and her hair feminine, going with a deep side part and retro waves. The result? An instant classic.

Wearing Chanel Couture at the 74th Annual Academy Awards

In 2002 Nicole was nominated for her role in Moulin Rouge! and looked stunning thanks to this pale pink ruffled Chanel dress. She competed the look with reddish lips, bouncy curls, flushed cheeks and a show-stopping tangle of jewels at her neck. While Halle Berry would take home the award, Nicole proved her style acumen.

Wearing Dior at the 72nd Annual Academy Awards

In 2000, Nicole attended the Oscars and wore this gold Dior gown—the colour of which almost matches her hair! The look was feminine and modern and a fresh take on red carpet attire with its metallic finish.

Wearing Dior at the 69th Annual Academy Awards

The first inklings that Nicole Kidman was going to be a true style star are undoubtedly because of this haute couture Dior dress she wore to the 1996 Academy Awards. The interesting and unusual-for-a-gown colour and embroidery, plus the addition of a deep red lip and statement earrings would have overwhelmed almost anyone else. But on Nicole the whole thing is just perfect.