How Margaret Qualley Got Ready for Chanel’s Pre-Oscar Dinner Party

Everyone was hanging out in Los Angeles awaiting the 92nd Academy Awards, meaning there were plenty of parties to attend. Things kicked off on Saturday night with Chanel’s star-studded pre-Oscar dinner where Margaret Qualley, naturally, stole the show. Hosted at Beverly Hills hideout the Polo Lounge, the event welcomed guests including Margot Robbie, Penélope Cruz, Demi Moore, Robert De Niro, Camila Morrone, Diane Kruger, and Kaitlyn Dever, who were served French 75s during cocktail hour and fried chicken for the main event. After that, the rock band Blac Rabbit kept the night alive until the wee hours.

The annual soireé gathered fashion folk and A-listers alike to celebrate fashion. Qualley’s fit for the evening came straight from the Chanel runway—where else? The trim black jacket and pleated skirt set from the spring 2020 collectsion paired with metallic ballet flats was the perfect choice for a polished look, one where modern sophistication and old-time Hollywood elegance intersect.

Qualley is a true naturalist and prefers to keep her glam super simple even for the most glitzy nights. “I’m going really crazy with my makeup tonight,” she joked as her go-to makeup artist Katey Denno swiped on a hint of highlighter and blended out a sharp-edged eyeshadow wing, a subtle take on the classic smoky eye. After a quick flick of mascara, Qualley lightly pressed on a rouge red lip to give her pout a little pop (but not too much!) throughout the night.

As for hair, it was a game-time decision between a pulled-back high pony and an effortlessly chic bun. Minutes before go time, the breathtaking bun with face-framing fallout pieces made the final cut. When the dust settles on the Oscar-amped weekend, Qualley is taking off for a trip with her sister and will eagerly trade in her party getup for pajamas for a few days.

Here, the actress shares her favorite behind-the-scenes moments getting ready for a night with Chanel.