Celebrity stylist Molly Levin predicts one of the biggest red carpet trends will be a major throwback to polished ’90s elegance, complete with sleek silhouettes and neutral hues.
The stylist, who dressed Chelsea Handler for the Critics Choice Awards, says bold jewel tones are so last year, with clean lines and understated colors taking Sunday’s 2026 red carpet by storm.
“People are going back to neutrals. We’re gonna see a lot of black. We’re gonna see a lot of creams. We’re gonna see whites, and we are going to see shades of navy, and it’s gonna be less jewel tones and more neutrals,” she told E!.
Levin explained this is due to the 1990s trending in a major way. “I definitely think that a lot of people are bringing in vintage, and certain decades of vintage, which really didn’t use bright colors and jewel tones, also less beading,” she explained.
“It’s going to be really dialed down and just about fit and fabric. We always see a lot of strapless, so I think that goes without saying. And then I think we’re going to see a lot of spaghetti straps, and square necks, very ’90s inspired.”
We’ve selected a range of ’90s-inspired dresses below that work for everything from a red carpet–worthy moment to a special date night or your next friend’s wedding.
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