Fashion

What Will Saoirse Ronan Wear to the Golden Globes?

by Rosie Narasaki

Have you seen Brooklyn yet? I haven't, but judging from all of the buzz it's been generating (not to mention the to-die-for costuming), it's a definite must-see — especially now that its star Saoirse Ronan has picked up a 2016 Golden Globes nomination. This isn't Ms. Ronan's first time around the awards circuit — she picked up a ton of awards nods (including an Oscar nom) for her role in Atonement — but it will still be exciting to watch her walk all of the red carpets. She does, after all, have some pretty rad style — so, let's speculate: What will Ronan wear to the Golden Globes?

She's got pretty eclectic taste, but there are a few constants throughout her red carpet metier — she has retro sensibilities, she's not averse to some fun, ultra-feminine detailing (such as pink ruffles galore), she's more than willing to take a fashion risk or two, and she's got something of an affinity for the eccentric. All in all, she's a bit like a fledgling version of bona fide red carpet queen (and fellow nominee) Cate Blanchett — often bold, often stylish, and often girly (sometimes all at the same time). So, with all that in mind, let's take a look at some of her red carpet history, and try to suss out what she'll wear for her next big awards show!

Valentino

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Ronan's been known to stun in Valentino on many a red carpet, perhaps most notably at last year's Vanity Fair post-Oscars party — will she choose the famous fashion house again?

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This short, embellished number from the Spring 2016 Ready-to-Wear collection would look absolutely killer on her.

Lanvin

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The Brooklyn actress has also shown a preference for Lanvin's stylishly off-the-wall dresses.

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This shade of blue would look wonderful on her, and the draping is gorgeous.

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This multi-textured gown is a tad funereal, but I could definitely see Ronan taking it out for a spin.

Emilia Wickstead

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In one of her most recent red carpet outings, Ronan opted for British designer Emilia Wickstead. Think it'll be a well she'll return to again soon?

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This flirty (and retro) pink striped number would definitely make her stand out at the Golden Globes (and her character in The Grand Budapest Hotel would likely approve).

Chanel

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What with its femininely elegant-yet-quirky sensibilities, Chanel might just be the perfect designer for the big night.

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Retro-futuristic, with a side of frothy ruffles? Um, yes.

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This stunner would be a nice callback to the green empire-waisted dress she wore to her first Oscars back in 2008.

Alexander McQueen

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Over the years, Ronan has pulled off some quite memorable looks from Alexander McQueen, including this red stunner from the 2011 Met Gala.

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This delicate avian-featuring gown is downright stunning, and it fits in nicely with Ronan's eclectic taste.