Trend Alert: Steal Some Hollywood Style with Basic Black

From Best Supporting Actress winner Rachel Weisz, who was just bursting with her baby-to-be, to the cold, distant, and yet still elegant Jennifer Aniston, black was the biggest winner at this year’s Academy Awards. Felicity Huffman wore it to daring extremes with her drop neck wonder of a gown while Hillary Swank, seen here, kept it clean with a snug, slim number. Perhaps these dresses didn’t steal the show like Michelle Williams’ dandelion-hued gown or Keira’s aubergine frock, but the stars of Hollywood proved that your odds of ending up on the worst dressed list is much lower when you stick to a sexy and svelte black silhouette. You too can perfect this look by donning this A.B.S. black satin inset v-neck dress from Bluefly. (267.00)Kay Unger’s satin split neck shift is only $167 and can be worn day or night with the right accessories.

Diane Von Furstenberg black cotton tiered ‘Ida’ dress Feel light as a feather as you stroll down the beach or up the block in this Diane Von Furstenberg dress, 40% off at Bluefly. Her cotton ‘Babba Cool’ strapless dress is the perfect ‘little black’ for warmer weather date nights.

These Prada black satin cork wedges are so hot, you’ll be finding ways to wear them all year long. Go for basic black at Bluefly.com.