How To Get The Red Carpet Colour Blocking Look

There were gorgeous gowns galore at last night’s ceremony.

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16 January 2019

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How To Get The Red Carpet Colour Blocking Look

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There was a whole rainbow of fashion on show at last night’s Critics’ Choice Awards, with a parade of Hollywood’s most stylish stars opting for block colour gowns in brilliant hues.

From ravishing reds and bright blues to luscious lemon and lime, it was hard to pick a favourite when everybody looked so stunning.

Jeanine Mason, left, and Nina Dobrev present the award for best young actor/actress at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards (Chris Pizzello//AP)

Feeling inspired by these colourful creations? Well The good news is that you don’t need a Tinseltown stylist on call to look like an A-lister. We’ve tracked down five lookalike gowns so you can make like a movie star at your next party. Here’s how to get the bright and beautiful look on the high street…

Kristen Bell: Royal blue

Kristen Bell was serving glam Nineties vibes with her slinky, strappy blue cobalt Cushnie gown.

Kristen Bell arrives at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards (Jordan Strauss/AP)

ASOS currently has a very similar dress, the cut-out neckline and thigh slit giving it even more of a statement.

ASOS Design Scuba Maxi Dress with Lace Back Detail, £13.50/AED 65

Amandla Stenberg: Burgundy

Amandla Stenberg always gets it right on the red carpet and last night was no exception, the actress showing off a billowing burgundy number by American label Khaite.

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If huge that voluminous silhouette is a bit much for you, this maxi wrap dress comes with delicate puff sleeves and a soft, floaty skirt.

Lulus My Whole Heart Burgundy Long Sleeve Wrap Dress, around £57/AED 269

Connie Britton: Lime Green

Connie Britton took a gamble with a colour we don’t often see on the red carpet but it really paid off – she looked beautiful in a custom gown by British brand Galvan.

Connie Britton arrives at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards (Jordan Strauss/AP)

Love this zesty look? You can get a long-sleeved version of Galvan’s Adela dress from My Theresa and it’s now less than half price.

Galvan Adela Sequined Gown, £438/AED 2,067, My Theresa

Regina King: Purple

Regina King, who picked up the award for best supporting actress award for If Beale Street Could Talk, looked regal in a glittering purple gown with a Bardot neckline.

Regina King arrives at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards (Jordan Strauss/AP)

We love AX Paris’s similar plum coloured Bardot dress, not least because the ruched waistline and thigh split make it flattering and easy to wear.

AX Paris Plum Bardot Maxi Dress, £35/AED 165, ASOS

Mandy Moore: White

OK, technically it isn’t on the rainbow spectrum, but we couldn’t leave out Mandy Moore’s masterclass in winter white.

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It sure does take a village, folks. Thank you @michaelkors for the magical winter white sequin number. Styling: @cristinaehrlich and @kevinmichaelericson/ Makeuo: @kmannmakeup/ Hair and hot date: @streicherhair. Photo by the one and only @photobyjennajones

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The This is Us actress chose a stunning sequinned gown by Michael Kors, the midriff cut-outs and belt detail giving it a cool modern feel that went perfectly with her paired back hair and drop earrings – and you can do the same with PrettyLittleThing’s textured white maxi dress.