Black Hollywood seems to be in familiar territory this awards season with two surprisingly talented women nominated in top categories. With stakes high, Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe will have the world's eyes on them at the Academy Awards this Sunday night and they can't disappoint on the red carpet. If the Golden Globes Awards were any indication of what we can expect to see them wearing at the Oscars, then these 'Precious' stars will surely dazzle in bold-hued gowns that complement their curvaceous bodies. Because Mo'Nique and Gabby are 'Precious' to us, we can't help but root for them to rule the red carpet in style! BV has come up with Oscar gown predictions that will surely help the two leading ladies blindside their fashionable competition.
STYLE STATS
Actress: Mo'Nique
Oscar Nomination: Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globes Style: Strapless metallic gold Reem Acra dress, Everlon diamond knot earrings and Stuart Weitzman "Delovely" sandals in gold supple kid
Fashion Faux Pas Fix: Mo'Nique Loves to show off her unshaven legs
Prediction: Mo'Nique is a rebel without a cause both on screen and on the red carpet. She's never been known to play by the rules, and that's what we love about this funny diva. The 42-year-old is outspoken and she needs a gown that won't outshine, but rather complements her larger-than-life personality. At the Golden Globes she went for a look that embodied a Grecian goddess. For the Oscars, we hope Mo'Nique seizes the day like an Elizabethan queen to show the world she's a feminine force to be reckoned with. We saw her hairy leg peek-a-boo at the Globes. On Oscar night, Mo'Nique should be regal and opt to flash her legs only for her husband's viewing pleasure. Although the New York Post's Cindy Adams is reporting that the comedienne will wear a gold dress by Tom and Linda Platt, we think this strapless, flowing floral gown with pinched bodice and draping detail from designer Luisa Beccaria's spring 2010 collection would be the perfect choice for this stars buxom body. For more fashions from Luisa Beccaria visit, www.luisabeccaria.it.

STYLE STATS
Actress: Gabourey Sidibe
Oscar Nomination: Best Actress
Golden Globes Style: Emerald silk chiffon gown with a sparkling bejeweled waistline by Los Angeles-based African-American designer Kevan Hall. The gown was accented with a Kwiat diamond necklace, Kwiat diamond bangle, and vintage Swarovski silver clutch
Fashion Faux Pas Fix: Choosing garments that reveal unflattering parts of her figure
Prediction: Sidibe's powerful performance in 'Precious; has catapulted the relatively-unknown actress into the spotlight. The 26-year-old star can't afford to make red-carpet blunders if she plans to sustain the momentum of her career after the Oscars are over. This is her time to shine. Sidibe needs to make an unforgettable entrance Sunday night, because who's to say she'll be given another role worthy of an Oscar nod? Black is timeless and classic. We love this black crepe satin gown with lace detail from Edition by Georges Chakra's fall 2010 collection recently shown at New York Fashion Week. This dress is elegant, but the beaded bust and sleeves makes it young and modern -- perfect for a twenty-something young lady like Sidibe. The cap sleeves will work well to minimize Sidibe arms, but the length is not too long, so she won't look matronly. Sidibe does not need to hide her body in tons of fabric, which is why is we like the contrast of the lace front at the top of the gown. We would even go as far as adding a slim belt to this gown to further clinch Sidibe's waist. No matter what your size is, control-top undergarments are key to looking seamless, and we love the Waist Cincher Shaper Slimming Tummy Shaper by Summit Fashions. Sidibe should definitely wear a shaper to help create an hourglass figure for her curvy frame.

For more fashions from designer Georges Chakra visit, www.georgeschakra.com.