Stylists Reveal Red Carpet Secrets, Taking Us Behind-the-Scenes Of Red Carpet Looks
Luxury, excess, and style are the norm on the red carpet. Few people are aware of the enormous amount of time and effort required to pull off a complete red carpet look. We’ll let you in on a few trade secrets that will change the way you perceive these events.
Chicken Cutlets and Stuffing
Chicken cutlets and butt pads aren’t just for awkward teenagers, according to some people. For red carpet appearances, this method is used by many celebrities to achieve that full figure—which has become an industry standard on these events.
Chicken Cutlets And Stuffing
Kristen Bell claims that “When you’re getting ready, particularly when you’re a girl… you want to feel like you fit into your dress and that you’re your best self and they’ve invented these things called butt pads… I like big juicy buns… and I was wearing a tighter dress and it’s like a padded bra, but for your butt.”
Layered Shapewear
Kim K is the Spanx queen — or should we say SKIMS? This is understandable, as she recommends layering her shapewear to keep everything in place for those all-important photo ops. However, Kim K. isn’t the only one who uses this tactic.
Layered Shapewear
Take a look at Kylie, the younger sister, modeling an SKIMS leotard. Shapewear is a well-kept style secret for achieving the hourglass figure that everyone craves these days. Understandably so, because the layered shapewear trick elongates the figure and appears to be magical.
Temporary Tailoring
When it comes to red-carpet attire, it’s not uncommon for an outfit to be tailored to a specific celebrity. Is an outfit that isn’t intentionally oversized going to look good in photos? No, I doubt it.
Temporary Tailoring
It’s possible that the stars will end up on a worst-dressed list, which no stylist wants. As a result, a stylist is always on hand to make any last-minute adjustments, such as pinning or tucking any fabric.
Grippy High Heels
If some clever stylists hadn’t thought of ways to keep the stars’ feet firmly planted on the ground, red carpets would be a lot more chaotic. Red carpets are apparently more slippery than one might think, which is obviously not a good combination with high heels.
Grippy High Heels
Two methods are supposed to be used to avoid trips and falls. To give the shoe some grip, tape the bottom of the shoe and use a knife to make a grid on the tape. Another option is to use a piece of sandpaper to line the bottom of the shoe for extra traction.
To Dye For
Pantyhose isn’t difficult to come by, but the right shade is. So, if you can’t find a shade that suits you, you have a lot of options. Stylists, on the other hand, have devised a clever way to change the color of pantyhose on the fly to better suit the celebrity they’re dressing.
To Dye For
Their solution to the problem is to dye the tights! Simply apply the shade you require and you’re done. It may not seem like the most practical solution, but when it comes to a fashion emergency, duty must be done!
A Breath of Fresh Air
On those big nights, the big stars don’t just want to turn heads with their red carpet look; they also want to smell good. Perfume doesn’t last very long, and celebrities are only allowed to bring a certain number of items to the event.
A Breath Of Fresh Air
So, how do these celebrities, as they strut down the red carpet, keep their scent fresh? For the best results, first apply Vaseline to the area where you normally apply perfume, then apply your fragrance over the Vaseline. Perfume will last all night long if you do this.
Wet Hair, Don’t Care
You’ve always wondered how celebrities pull off the wet hair look on the red carpet, haven’t you? It’s clear that it isn’t water because the effect lasts all night. Stay with us if you’d like a step-by-step guide on how to pull off this sultry style.
Wet Hair, Don’t Care
The answer isn’t what you’d expect. The key to getting that wet hair look is to use a lot of lubricants. We don’t want to think about the odor or the process of getting rid of it at the end of the night, but it looks fantastic.
Sweaty Betty (or Mindy)
Sweating is natural, but when celebrities have their makeup done flawlessly, it can be irritating. Even if they want to avoid photos with shiny faces, there are a slew of factors that can lead to this.
Sweaty Betty (or Mindy)
Fortunately, some stylists discovered that applying deodorant directly to the face prevents large beads of sweat from forming on the celebrities’ faces. It’s a very simple solution, and it’s probably why everyone always looks so put-together!
More Sweat Problems…
It has already been established that sweating is a normal part of being human. Although this is the case, the inconvenience is unavoidable. Some celebrities require additional help dealing with excessive sweating.
More Sweat Problems…
So, what do the stylists suggest? The armpit is a common location for a pantyliner, which is a common practice in the industry. So, it’s only natural that they’d be able to absorb liquid. Antiperspirant may not be enough in some cases.
All Strapped Up
Every year, the fashions on the red carpet get more outlandish, so there must be a way to keep everything in place. Fortunately, stylists have discovered a solution to many of these issues.
All Strapped Up
Stylists all over the world keep tape in their emergency kits because it is so useful. Nothing can’t be fixed with a little tape! To ensure that they have enough cleavage on display, celebrities such as Kim K and Ashley Graham use tape. They also use it as an additional layer of support. More so if the outfit is more complicated.
Illusions
It isn’t unusual for stylists to go all out and go for a sheer look at a red carpet event. It doesn’t have to be tacky, even though they’re going for a sheer or almost nude look.
Illusions
Illusion fabric can be used to ensure that the finished product doesn’t look cheap. As a result of using this illusion fabric, only a portion of one’s body is on display, while maintaining an alluring and sheer appearance.
VIP Collections
When it comes to finding the perfect outfit from a ready-to-wear collection, there are few options for stars. The most sought-after items are almost always purchased by the most famous celebrities at the time. As a result, some designers create a line specifically for red carpet appearances.
VIP Collections
Nevertheless, because the VIP line is so limited in availability, it can be difficult for stylists to secure items from it for their clients. As a result, there are often stunning pieces by top designers that have never been seen before at any fashion week. We’ve got Mandy Moore, for example, in a Ralph Lauren sequin slip dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2018.
“Don’t Step on My Blue Suede Shoes”
In terms of cleaning, suede is one of the most difficult materials to work with. Suede can’t be wet, so if a problem arises with it in a place where there is limited access to materials like a suede brush, there will be some fashion emergencies..
“Don’t Step On My Blue Suede Shoes”
Fortunately, celebrity stylists have a few tricks up their sleeve and have discovered a common item that can literally save the day. These are slices of bread. To clean a suede shoe, all you need is a piece of slightly stale bread. So long as it works, isn’t that enough?
Pain or Beauty?
Despite the obvious importance of heels in most red carpet looks, wearing them all night can be a pain. Those who show up to these events in six-inch stilettos deserve a round of applause.
Pain Or Beauty?
Some stylists are now recommending CBD cream to numb the foot and make it more comfortable to wear for the duration of the evening. In comparison to hobbling around all night in pain or worse, turning up to a party in flats!
Makeup Tragedies
The dresses and outfits worn by these celebrities are often priceless works of art. There is a lot of pressure on them to keep their outfits clean because so many of them have to be sent on to another place immediately following the red carpet event.
Makeup Tragedies
Hence the introduction of the scarf trick, which has been around since the dawn of time. If the celebrity has a full face of makeup on, the scarf is wrapped around their head to prevent any transfer to the dress. A great solution is one that is simple and quick.
Redheads
There’s no denying that redheads have a certain allure, whether it’s Julianne Moore or Nicole Kidman on screen. The question is, how do these stunning beauties maintain their vibrant colors over time?
Redheads
Kidman revealed in an interview with Longevity, “If you have red hair, try washing it in cranberry juice, and if you’re blonde, a champagne rinse can work wonders.” From what we’ve seen on the red carpet, it sounds like a sticky situation, but it appears to work.
Avoiding Wrinkles & Creases
Nothing is more frustrating than a stylist working tirelessly to perfect a red carpet look only to have the gown crease on the way to the event. So, what’s the answer?
Avoiding Wrinkles & Creases
Naomie Harris claims she spent an hour lying flat in the car on her way to the 2017 Golden Globes to make sure her Armani gown didn’t crease. Not only that, but you can see she’s wearing tissue under her armpits because who wants sweat on their designer gown?!
Pearly Whites
Celebrities, it goes without saying, have a crazy schedule. As a result, it’s highly likely that they don’t have much spare time to whiten their teeth. They are, on the other hand, expected to look flawless.
Pearly Whites
When a celebrity’s teeth need to look a little whiter without much preparation, according to our style sources, they use white eyeshadow on their teeth to create the illusion of a brighter and shiny smile. It doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, but it certainly appears to be in the photos.
Make Your Eyes Pop
Photos are, of course, an essential part of any red carpet event. Because photos are frequently the only part of an event that the general public can see, it’s critical to make a good impression. Fake lashes are almost always used to achieve this.
Make Your Eyes Pop
Individual lashes are preferred by most stylists over strip lashes because they can provide more coverage without looking tacky. You now know how to achieve that eye-popping look.
Strappy Heels
Though we’ve already discussed heels and the pain they cause celebrities, we haven’t addressed the damage that straps can cause. Imagine the agony of suffocating your ankles all night in strappy heels.
Strappy Heels
Nevertheless, stylists have devised a method for lining only the straps with moleskin adhesive, making the heels much more bearable to wear. They sometimes just stick the straps to the skin with the adhesive, never lacing them up. We never notice because they hide it so well!
Shiny Legs
There are always those celebrities who appear to be flawlessly sun-kissed and glowing in every photo taken on the red carpet. The secret to this youthful glow has been revealed by top stylists.
Shiny Legs
The secret ingredients are easy to come by and inexpensive to purchase. The preferred method for giving stars that eye-catching, glistening skin is said to be a combination of body cream and Vaseline.
Tight Zipper
When celebrities walk the red carpet for a major event, it’s unavoidable that they’ll need to make changes throughout the night. This is especially true if they have multiple outfits to wear or are performing at the event. This can imply a lot of zippers and clothing that is too tight.
Tight Zipper
However, these zippers can get stuck and cause wardrobe malfunctions. Seasoned stylists, on the other hand, have a solution for this! Surprisingly, a bar of soap can help loosen zippers and get celebrities ready for their big night!
Luscious Locks
Let’s face it: we’re used to seeing full, thick hair with a lot of volume added. Despite popular belief, some celebrities do not have naturally thick hair or a full hairline. Fortunately, there are a few tricks that can give the appearance of more hair.
Luscious Locks
Makeup is never limited to the face on the red carpet or in the world of fashion. Jen Atkin, a Kardashian-Jenner hairstylist, revealed that she uses brow makeup on her clients’ hair to make it look fuller in photos, especially in the roots and hairline.
Tight Shoes
Thigh-high boots that are skin-tight have become popular among celebrities recently. These types of shoes, no matter how fashionable they are, can be difficult to put on and remove.
Tight Shoes
Some of the most up-to-date stylists have revealed that some celebrities are slipping their legs into these skin-tight boots with the help of plastic bags. We can’t imagine the most glamorous celebrities doing this, but if that’s how they put their shoes on, we’ll believe them!
Shiny Shoes
Keeping with the theme of shoes, have you ever wondered how celebrities get their boots so gleaming for red carpet events, particularly patent leather shoes? They’re never scuffed, even if they are a little dirty! How?!
Shiny Shoes
The secret, according to style experts, is actually glass cleaner! They simply spray it on the shoes and wipe them clean, as if they were cleaning a window. That’s not a bad piece of advice to have under your belt!
Deodorant Marks
If you’ve ever put together a well-thought-out outfit, you’ll know that deodorant marks can ruin the whole thing. One of the most annoying things about deodorant marks is that they’re notoriously difficult to remove, and they seem to last longer than an desperate ex.
Deodorant Marks
Fortunately, the best stylists have the answer! At red carpet events, they usually only have a small selection of accessories with them, but they’ve found that nylon socks work just fine. They’re said to be the best option for fixing a deodorant-related fashion nightmare, according to findings.
One Size Up
This is a well-known industry secret by now, but it’s a timeless one that deserves to be mentioned, especially considering that celebrities continue to use it on the red carpet to this day.
One Size Up
If you’ve ever noticed celebrities wearing heels that seem a little too big for them, it’s because they are. Because celebrities walk around in heels all night, they usually order a size larger to accommodate any swelling that may occur.
Short Kings
How men get their height is another industry secret. Some celebrities keep their height a closely guarded secret, with multiple measurements being recorded online. They must maintain their appearances in front of hundreds of cameras at events.
Short Kings
Some male celebrities, such as Sam Smith and Shawn Mendes, do, in fact, wear high heels. Some of these heels are more understated than others, and are only meant to add height to the wearer. Others are more overtly fashionable.
Uneven Toenails
For red carpet events, many celebrities favor strappy shoes. After all, they’re lovely and give any outfit a delicate feminine touch. It does, however, mean that toes are exposed — and some people are self-conscious about their feet!
Uneven Toenails
Stylists know how to make your toes and feet look more camera-ready! They give celebrities a great pedicure, even adding acrylic nails to their toenails to give them a more even and groomed appearance, such as Ashley Graham (pictured).
Blemishes
Take for example, breaking out the day before a red carpet event. Having a flare-up would occur at the most inconvenient time. While this is completely normal, it is unfortunate that it occurred at this particular time.
Blemishes
Stylists have a few tricks for reducing redness and puffiness so that their clients can walk the red carpet in style. Diaper rash cream is one of these options! It’s said to help with breakouts and is a quick way to make their skin look better for any close-up shots.
Mewing — The Newest Trend
Mewing is a new red-carpet trend that has nothing to do with makeup or fashion, but everything to do with posing, or more specifically,’mouth posture.’ Stars want their photos to be as flattering as possible, so they use a technique to slim their jaws, which helps with the dreaded side-profile shots.
Mewing — The Newest Trend
Kendall Jenner and a slew of other celebrities have begun to do so. All you have to do is suck your tongue or place your tongue on the roof of your mouth. It actually works. However, we have no idea why it’s called mewing!
Revealing Gowns
Every year, the Met Gala’s attire becomes even crazier and wackier! It’s amazing how many dresses and outfits have fabric cut-outs in them, and wearing underwear would completely detract from their ‘wow’ factor.
Revealing Gowns
Underwear with adhesive backings has become the norm as a result. It is a fabric that has an adhesive layer on it, which allows the stars to maintain their modesty while still wearing daring and exciting outfits.
Shaving
It’s no secret that some celebrities go to great lengths to appear radiant and healthy in their red carpet pictures. A significant amount of hair care is required in this situation.
Shaving
According to some top stylists, celebrities will even go so far as to dermaplane their skin in preparation for an event. Dermaplaning is a skin exfoliation procedure that removes dirt and peachfuzz from the skin’s top layer.
Plump Faces
Stars understandably want to look their best on the red carpet and will not stop until they are completely satisfied. This means that they will do whatever is necessary, regardless of the cost or the amount of work required.
Plump Faces
Botox is one of the most popular last-minute treatments. Emergency botox appears to be a bit extreme, and it appears to be a significant financial investment for most people. However, for the vast majority of celebrities, it is a well-spent investment.
Flyaway Hairs
Stylists are only allowed a certain number of items inside the event, so they must frequently think on their feet and have a few products that can be used for multiple purposes.
Flyaway Hairs
Hand cream is one of the items they carry, and it not only moisturizes the skin but also controls any stray hairs that are becoming unsightly. Because stylists want their clients to look great, they will not risk flyaway or baby hairs.
Oily Skin
Some people’s skin is naturally oilier than others. Excessively oily skin, on the other hand, does not give celebrities the healthy glow they desire. It also makes the entire makeup process more difficult.
Oily Skin
Stylists employ a variety of techniques to combat oily skin, including the use of coffee filters, which is one of the more unusual. They’re supposed to help with oil control and make excellent blotting sheets.
Anything But Eyeshadow
On the red carpet, stylists want the eyes of their clients’ celebrities to be the focus of attention. While eyeshadow can certainly enhance a look, there are times when it is simply insufficient to elevate it.
Anything But Eyeshadow
Lip gloss is becoming increasingly popular among stylists and makeup artists these days, rather than simply applying a shimmery eyeshadow to the lips. It’s the newest and most obnoxious makeup trend on the block!
Waist Cinching
Numerous celebrities are swooning over the hourglass, fitted look when they walk the red carpet. As a result, stylists and designers have their own techniques for making clothes that are both form-fitting and fashionable.
Waist Cinching
Sewing a ribbon into the waistband of a dress, which cinches in the waist and accentuates the body’s natural curves, is one way to achieve this illusion. These stylists are truly brilliant!
Vitamin A(le)
Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example, swears by this trick and uses it before every red carpet appearance. It’s a little strange, and it sounds like it could get messy, but we’re not going to pass judgment just yet.
Vitamin A(le)
Washing your hair with ale is the secret to silky hair. It allegedly just adds shine to some celebrities’ hair, which obviously looks great at all the major events. We prefer to drink it, but each to their own.
Static Problems
There is bound to be some static build-up at these events, with so many fabrics and so many changing outfits. As we’ve already mentioned, stylists may be limited in their ability to deal with these issues due to a lack of supplies.
Static Problems
As a result, stylists will always have hairspray on hand to prevent clothing from bunching up. Fabric softener, it appears, is another quick fix. When anti-static spray isn’t available, these are excellent alternatives…