Yesterday, the Oscars award show dominated social media. Of course, we were all clamoring to see who won awards, but there's more to the evening than that! And as always, the red carpet looks were a show all their own.
There's plenty to talk about when it comes to Oscars fashion, so let's narrow it down. Did you happen to keep an eye on Melissa McCarthy last night? Because basically, Melissa McCarthy was a one-woman fashion show the whole time, and people loved every minute of it.
Now, people can't stop talking about her post-Oscars look at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. She and her husband had the most adorable couples' party outfits! But that wasn't the only fashion victory McCarthy wore! So check out every fashion-stage of Melissa McCarthy's Oscars night.
Who doesn't love Melissa McCarthy?
The Oscar-nominated actress and funny lady has been making her mark in Hollywood for decades, and there's really no show or film that isn't made better by her presence!Of course, she attended the 2019 Academy Awards.
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And people are still talking about her jaw-dropping looks from throughout the night.Without further ado, here's amazing outfit #1:
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It's Melissa's red carpet look, a glorious pantsuit-cape combo. She looks like the superhero of comedy!McCarthy attended with her husband, Ben Falcone.
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And by the looks of it, the pair had a grand ol' time together!McCarthy was nominated for an Oscar.
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Though the award went to Olivia Colman, Melissa was nominated in the category of Best Actress.It was her second Academy Award nomination.
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McCarthy was nominated for her role in the film Can You Ever Forgive Me?And people were loving the pantsuit.
Melissa McCarthy doing her best Rogue One cosplay. https://t.co/bEKHNNejdU— James Viscardi (@James Viscardi)1551050664.0
Jokes aside, did you know this about McCarthy?
We don’t talk enough about how Melissa McCarthy has a degree in fashion design. And her outfit tonight? I stan. 🥰 https://t.co/huGL9aZqsQ— Julie S. Lalonde (@Julie S. Lalonde)1551051368.0
Basically, Twitter was all over this.
Melissa McCarthy looks so good #Oscars https://t.co/9eCCzpt7M5— nina (@nina)1551050712.0
This tweet is a mood.
I think I love Melissa McCarthy more than any other famous person.— Elizabeth McCracken (@Elizabeth McCracken)1551058212.0
And there was a new, interesting twist in fashion at the awards show.
So the men are wearing the gowns, and the women are wearing the pants. I like it, Billy Porter and Melissa McCarthy… https://t.co/FgGgTTTLdL— Vanessa Friedman (@Vanessa Friedman)1551051200.0
Outfit #2: the bunny cape.
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Because she was also a presenter at the Oscars, for the Costume Design category, and she BROUGHT IT with her own costume!Here's the full footage from her presentation:
Melissa McCarthy and Brian Tyree Henry announce the award for Best Costume Design in some costumes of their own.… https://t.co/rJFSG4vbq3— ABC News (@ABC News)1551058399.0
She turned even more heads in the bunny outfit.
Yeah, she kinda stole the show with that one.BTW, here's a full look at that train:
The train on Melissa McCarthy’s cape: https://t.co/IbOw9CqHVj— Jennifer Epstein (@Jennifer Epstein)1551058364.0
Also, #relatable.
Get yourself a man who looks at you like Ben Falcone looks at Melissa McCarthy. #Oscars https://t.co/IYnCLayUmS— E! News (@E! News)1551051307.0
And Melissa reignited people's faith in costume design.
oh my god @melissamccarthy just provided eternal justification for keeping costume design in the broadcast #oscars https://t.co/8SYC7zr0QB— shauna (@shauna)1551058464.0
Whether or not she won the Oscar, she had already won the whole show.
Also, kudos to Brian Tyree Henry for being a delightful skit partner.And apparently, the crazy costumes were Melissa's idea.
The #Oscars producers just aggressively played off actual Oscar winners and cut their mics so we could spend more t… https://t.co/pu0JyZHgym— Tasha Robinson (@Tasha Robinson)1551058304.0
Queue a close-up of the puppet...
This was outstanding. #Oscars #MelissaMcCarthy https://t.co/KyIJNzrbM3— Melissa (@Melissa)1551058436.0
But now, the grand finale: matching couples' tracksuits.
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Because in a truly iconic move, McCarthy and Falcone showed up to the Vanity Fair afterparty in identical Adidas tracksuits.The sheer awesomeness had people shook.
HOLY WHO TOLD MELISSA MCCARTHY TO STUNT THIS HARD💀💀😴I’m blind....help https://t.co/9fCa8JplBr— MPR💫 (@MPR💫)1551148785.0
Yet another example of couple goals.
I want a love like Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone wearing matching adidas tracksuits to the oscars after party https://t.co/d6RfuQLLcd— the gogurt burglar (@the gogurt burglar)1551123970.0
Can we talk about these pictures with Amy Adams?
WHO’S WRITING A MOVIE FOR AMY ADAMS AND MELISSA MCCARTHY GET ON IT https://t.co/inPQkdSU32— laura j. brown (@laura j. brown)1551107448.0
Also, there's something important happening here:
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That's McCarthy and Adams in the middle of a dance showdown on the Vanity Fair dance floor. Oh, to be in the same room as something that epic.She's redefining women's afterparty fashion.
this was melissa mccarthy's outfit for the vanity fair oscars party... armie hammer is quaking https://t.co/nNRP32mgEQ— ellie⁷ 🍂 (@ellie⁷ 🍂)1551092913.0
This looks like a wild double date.
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McCarthy and Falcone may have looked a little dressed down compared to everyone else, but in every picture, they look super happy and everyone else looks impressed with the fashion choice!Here's a clip of their bold arrival.
Everyone calm down, they’re air marshals: Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone arrived to the #VanityFair… https://t.co/S2anMrYJet— Variety (@Variety)1551119020.0
And McCarthy has become goals for many women.
Melissa McCarthy in a tracksuit at the Vanity Fair afterparty is all I aspire to in life (📸 Justin Bishop) https://t.co/uULiXdCcRQ— Sacha Judd (@Sacha Judd)1551092403.0
All in all:
.@melissamccarthy ‘s hand puppet and Jason Mamoa’s pink scrunchie should host next year’s #oscars— Sam Vinograd (@Sam Vinograd)1551060320.0