Clothes have the power to communicate so much; that youthfulness and traditional forms of beauty aren't the only form of currency that women have. They should be freeing. So what is it that Hollywood is trying to say by dressing grown women in fairytale dresses uk?

Obviously you can still be a feminist and wear glittery, pretty party clothes - that's not up for discussion, but surely there has to be a middle ground between Sofia Vergara-esque corseted sweet 16 dresses online and saccharine princess styles? Jennifer Lawrence, Saoirse Ronan and Daisy Ridley were among the few who eschewed the flouncy prom dress styles for looks that felt more unique and adult yet stylish - whether Ridley's 20s-inspired Chanel two-piece, Lawrence's ornate Tim Burton-style bridal gown or Ronan's emerald green dress, worn to represent her native Ireland.Of course, for one of the most exciting nights of your life, you might think fuck it and go for full cupcake affair. Women should wear whatever they damn well like - if a dress makes you want to do a dance of joy, and you feel comfortable in it, then it's a goer. Just make sure it's an extension of yourself, rather than something you feel you should wear.

Perhaps that's all the Oscars is, an opportunity to go in fancy maternity prom dresses and sparkle. Let's just hope actresses choose what they wear for no other reason than that it makes them feel powerful and marvellous inside.