Play-It-Safe Oscars

Actresses and actors effectively manuevered their fashion choices around anything remotely controversial.  It was a lot of subtle, natural hues that kept the red carpet rather dull.  However some stars did shine including Carey Mulligan in Prada and Anna Kendrick in Elie Saab Haute Couture.  What was missing?  Lagerfeld's sheer Chanel gown from pre-Fall 2010.