# Bold Royal Blue Gowns The Gabourey Sidibe Oscar Dress is Jaw-Dropping on the Red Carpet By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-03-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-beautiful-gowns-the-gabourey-sidibe-oscar-dress-is-jaw-dropping-on-the References: [blog.zap2it](http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/2010/03/oscars-2010-gabourey-sidibes-money-shot-dress.html) The blue Gabourey Sidibe Oscar dress is absolutely stunning. The unlikely movie 'Precious' was nominated for a handful of Oscars at last night's festivities and Sidibe was visibly astatic to be walking the red carpet. Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Gabourey Sidbe shocked the red carpet with her sharp style proving that you don't have to be stick-thin in order to have glamor, pizazz and talent. **Implications** - There has been a shift in the fashion industry to better accept and glorify [fuller figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plus-one-edit). However, there is a certain standard that is set out as acceptable for bigger persons. By designing a [glamorous gown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4) that could be donned by a thin girl or a bigger girl, the fashion industry continues to promote [acceptance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-kissed-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Acceptance of Fuller Figures:** Opportunity for fashion industry to design glamorous gowns that can be worn by individuals of all sizes, promoting acceptance. - **Breaking Body Standards:** Opportunity for fashion industry to challenge traditional standards of beauty and showcase diverse body types in red carpet events. - **Inclusive Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to create stylish and trendy clothing options for people of all sizes, promoting inclusivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can innovate by creating designs that cater to diverse body types and promote inclusivity. - **Red Carpet Events:** Opportunity for organizers and fashion designers to showcase diverse body types and challenge the traditional standards of beauty in red carpet events. - **Body Positive Movement:** Opportunity for brands and influencers to support and promote body positivity through their fashion choices and marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Prom Dress Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prom-collection.md) - [Romantic Size-Inclusive Intimates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabi-gregg.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-azazie.md) - [Influencer-Created Bridesmaid Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridesmaid-dress.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [Doll-Inspired Evening Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-4.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md)