Oscar Dresses 2009

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Heidi Klum's Oscar Dress 2009

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During last night's telecast of the Academy Awards, ABC kept airing a commercial supporting the Heart Truth campaign starring Heidi Klum. Undoubtedly, she chose this hue of dress to remind people of the celebrity campaign for heart health awareness.

Heidi Klum in 81st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Actress Heidi Klum arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) more pics »

Heidi wore an RM by Rouland Mouret dress, a surprising choice given the label's modern, nearly architectural leanings. This is definitely a statement dress and it's very pretty, but I take issue with the way Heidi is styled in the dress.

Actress Heidi Klum arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Heidi Klum (Getty Images)more pics »

She doesn't need the weird hair (slicked back behind the ears) nor the masses of jewelry (see below). This is a dress that can support itself without embellishment. Heidi has driven it down with overkill.

Actress Heidi Klum arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) more pics »