The Oscars' red carpet fashion was beige, but the after party frocks were anything but.

The Academy Awards are the peak of Hollywood’s awards season but there were a few things missing from last night’s red carpet fashion.

Colour. Risk. Excitement.

Apart from a few bold shakers, the overwhelming trend was beige – both in colour and in feel. (Post continues after gallery.)

However we now know why everyone played it so safe at the actual ceremony. They were saving the good stuff for the Oscar’s after parties.

While there are plenty to choose from, it’s the Vanity Fair After Party that’s the golden ticket.

There was bling, there was colour and there was even a gold lame cape (Thanks Jessica Biel).

@JessicaBiel wears a Ralph Lauren Collection one-of-a-kind cream silk cady and gold lamé caped evening gown last night to the 2017 @VanityFair Oscar Party. #VFOscars

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Kate Hudson

Yes, it’s another gold/beige/nude number but this is FIERCE.

@katehudson was flawless in a #CavalliCouture nude chantilly lace evening dress with a deep v-neck and pleated silk flounces to the 2017 #VFOscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Disover more about Cavalli Couture through the #LinkInBio #CavalliGirl #CavalliCelebrities #KateHudson

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Alessandra Ambrosio

Jessica Rabbit, eat your heart out.

@alessandraambrosio is red hot in #ralphandrusso at the 2017 @vanityfair Oscar Party. #randrstars #Oscars2017 #VFOscars #alessandraambrosio #couture

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Sofia Vergara

Vergara stepped out of her comfort zone (read – strapless fishtail gowns) and went full disco ball. We love it.

Silver streak: @SofiaVergara in #MichaelKorsCollection at @VanityFair’s 2017 Oscar Party. #VFOscars #Oscars

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Heidi Klum

Feathered perfection.

@VanityFair #VFOscars last night in @albertaferretti @giuseppezanottidesign @lorraineschwartz @lindahaymakeup @wendyiles_hair @tombachik @maryammalakpour ???? photos by John Shearer @shearerphoto, Alberto Rodriguez @ceycheese and Mike Coppola @mlcoppola @gettyentertainment #GettyImages

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Lily Collins

Vampy Hollywood glamour at its best.

Hollywood glamour ????@lilyjcollins in ELIE SAAB Haute Couture at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars party #VFOscars . . . #personalshopper #rachaeldavisps #personalshopperlondon #personalshopperuk #personalshopperworldwide #premiumbrandsgiftingservice #luxurygifts #gifting #gift #present #premiumbrands #luxurylifestyle #lifestyle #interors #interiordesign #fashion #travel #health #fitness #bbg #london #uk #gown #hautecouture #wiwt #ootd #ss17 #oscars #oscars2017

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Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery at The Vanity Fair Oscar Party | #hair by @kristenshawhair #Oscars17 #VFOscars #MichelleDockery #TraceyMattinglyLLC

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Jennifer Aniston.

¿Algún piropo para la hermosa #JenniferAniston? #VFOscars . #mundodelcinetv #premiososcars #cine #famosos #theoscars #oscars2017 #artistas #cinefilos #moviequotes #sagawards #cinema #films #actores #academyawards #cinephile #goldenglobes #actrices #vzla #entretenimiento #curiosidades #sabiasque #oscars

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Lea Michelle

Glowing in black | @leamichele in ELIE SAAB Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2017 at the Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party #EltonJohn

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Freida Pinto

Dazzling star | @freidapinto in ELIE SAAB Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2017 at the Vanity Fair Oscars party #VFOscars

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Elizabeth Banks

Golden goddess | @elizabethbanks in ELIE SAAB Haute Couture at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar party #VFOscars

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Jessica Alba

@jessicaalba oozes elegance in #ralphandrusso at the 2017 @vanityfair Oscar Party. #randrstars #Oscars2017 #VFOscars #jessicaalba #couture

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Brie Larson

#BrieLarson wears #ralphandrusso to the @VanityFair Oscar’s party. #randrstars #Oscars2017 #VFOscars #brielarson #couture

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Reese Witherspoon

LBD goals: @ReeseWitherspoon in Fall 2017 #MichaelKorsCollection at @VanityFair’s 2017 Oscar party. #VFOscars #Oscars

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Kerry Washington

A striking @KerryWashington wears #MichaelKorsCollection at @VanityFair’s 2017 Oscar Party. #VFOscars #Oscars

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Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga is a vision in Oscar de la Renta Fall 2017 at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. #VFOscars #ODLRFall17

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Katy Perry

????: @KatyPerry inside the 2017 #VFOscars @Instagram portrait studio. Photograph by @MarkSeliger.

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Thandie Newton

????: Thandie Newton (@thandieandkay) inside the 2017 #VFOscars @Instagram portrait studio. Photograph by @MarkSeliger.

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Emma Stone

????: Oscar-winner Emma Stone inside the 2017 #VFOscars @Instagram portrait studio. See even more exclusive portraits at the link in bio. Photograph by @MarkSeliger.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Oscars 2017 #Oscars #Oscars2017 #RosieHuntingtonWhiteley #JasonStatham #VanityFair #afterparty #VFOscars

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Viola Davis

I had to repost this stunning photo????????????????I’m so happy for Viola!!! I love everything this amazing woman represents. I’m simply thrilled for her! #fangirling @vanityfair ????: Oscar-winner @ViolaDavis inside the 2017 #VFOscars @Instagram portrait studio. Photograph by @MarkSeliger. #academyawards

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Janelle Monae

My favourite picks ????????????#janellemonae #vanityfairparty #oscars2017 #BestDressed #vfoscars

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Kate Bosworth

My favourite picks ???????????? #katebosworth #vanityfairparty #oscars2017 #BestDressed #vfoscars

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Kate Beckinsdale

My favourite picks ????????????. #katebeckinsale #BestDressed #vanityfairparty #zuhairmurad #vfoscars

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Dakota Johnson 

Oscars 2017 #Oscars #Oscars2017 #DakotaJohnson #VanityFair #afterparty #VFOscars

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Isla Fisher

@islafisher Wearing #AlexPerryOfficial SS17 ‘Elsa’ Gown #VFOscars @vanityfair #Oscars #VanityFair #IslaFisher #AlexPerry

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Kate Upton

@KateUpton wears custom #THAKOON Silver Sequin Slip Dress to the 2017 @VanityFair Oscar Party. #THAKOONgirl #VFOscars #Oscars

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Em Ratajakowski

Oscars 2017!

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What’s your favourite gown from the Oscars after party?