
Anne Hathaway at the Oscars 2013; Photo by George Pimentel
Plunging necklines, sheer panelling, lace and cut-outs all competed for style supremacy on this year’s red carpet, but these edgy-elegant rear views were the ultimate frontrunners. “[It was] a bit daring…a nice combination with the soft, sweet colour,” says Elizabeth Stewart, stylist to Jessica Chastain. Like any last act, we love the tension. (Literally. That’s where the double-sided tape comes in.)

Photos by Getty Images (Naomi Watts, Julianna Margulies, Taylor Swift) and George Pimentel (Allison Williams, Jessica Chastain)
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