Andra Day's Racy Oscars Look Has Jaws Dropping

The 93rd Academy Awards is airing on April 25, and even though the ceremony has been changed because of the coronavirus pandemic, some parts have remained the same, including the red carpet. While the show has moved from the Dolby Theatre to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, per the Los Angeles Times, those in charge still managed to have a red carpet laid out for stars to walk, talk, and show off their fashion game. One such star whose look dropped jaws was Andra Day, a Golden Globe and Grammy Award-winning actor who is nominated for Best Actress for her work in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday."

In the film, Day portrays the iconic jazz singer. Although Day is a well-known musician herself, "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" was her first turn as a leading actor in a film. Day spoke to W magazine about the experience of turning into Holiday, including smoking, cursing, and drinking hard liquor — none of which she really did before filming began. She shared that doing those things allowed her to better portray the famous singer, especially during some of her lowest moments. Day didn't just pick up Holiday's vices, though — she also transformed her body. Day explained that she lost 40 pounds in order to achieve a "period body."

Day seemed to embrace her new body shape when she walked the red carpet at the 2021 Oscars in a dress that showed off her curves.

Andra Day hit the 2021 Oscars red carpet in a dress that will probably have people talking for ages. Her outfit was a brilliant gold color that has been seen on the red carpet a few times, including on stars like Leslie Odom Jr. and Carey Mulligan, per Vogue. 

The color wasn't the most impressive thing about Day's dress, however. The Best Actress nominee was drop-dead gorgeous in the sexy, lamé floor-length gown. The gorgeous, form-fitting look was from Vera Wang, according to Vogue, and featured strategic cutouts and a high slit that highlighted her incredibly toned legs and waist. The dress also had a one-shouldered strap that was in actuality two solid gold pieces connected with a fine gold mesh, showing off her arms and shoulders.

She paired the dress with gold stiletto heels that made her legs look even longer. She brought a matching gold clutch with her and wore some statement earrings, rings, and a bracelet. She styled her hair in a beautiful updo that featured her natural curls, while rocking understated makeup and light pink nails. Overall, the look showcased Day's fantastic style and her figure.