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Despite the formal dress code, crocs and sneakers appeared on the Oscars red carpet

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: (Editorial use only) In this handout photo provided by AMPAS, Questlove attends the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Petit / AMPAS via Getty Images) Last month, the 2021 Oscar nominees received a letter stating that the 2021 Oscars had a dress code. “We’re aiming for a fusion of inspiration and inspiration,” the letter says, “which actually means formal is totally cool if you want to go, but casual really isn’t.” Apparently Questlove hasn’t received the memo since showing up on the red carpet with Crocs. Or maybe he nailed the dress code. Rather than opting for a pair of gardening shoes, Questlove pulled out a gold pair and paired it with an all-black ensemble that screamed evening wear. Not to mention, it was only four years ago that Balenciaga sent Crocs to the Paris runway. Plus, gold was the biggest color trend of the night. Still, not everyone agreed with Quest’s fashion choice. One person on Twitter claimed it was a DIY job, a bad job, tweeting: “Sir! Your spray paint peels off your Crocs. “Sir! Your spray paint is chipping away at your fangs. pic.twitter.com/Hvw7Eduy2h – Justice served! ?✊? (@raynebowmom) April 25, 2021 Most, however, were happy to see Questlove prioritize comfort while staying fashionable – and we can’t help but agree. Questlove’s #Oscars golden fangs will put a smile on your face. https://t.co/YkIulRAeyi pic.twitter.com/zB30Dy0oqc— Vogue Runway (@VogueRunway) April 26, 2021 In high school they would laugh at me for wearing fangs. Now watch. ???— 约翰 约翰 (@JohnPocasangre) April 26, 2021 He wasn’t the only one who chose to be more casual with his choice of shoes, either. Nomadland director Chloé Zhao wore a Hermès dress, which she unexpectedly paired with a pair of white sneakers at the awards ceremony where she became the second woman to win the award for best director. Chloe Zhao becomes the second woman to win the Oscar for Best Director. And she does it with a powerful and concise speech. And in sneakers! pic.twitter.com/nTT1vqNT6A – Julie Cohen (@FilmmakerJulie) April 26, 2021 Chloe Zhao set to win multiple Oscars wearing sneakers – Jock Demy (@ThatSashaJames) April 25, 2021 I was already planning on never wearing sneakers only for formal events due to my broken back / legs after a car crash, but now chloe zhao is my patron saint of the best and smartest style choices – Anne T. Donahue (@annetdonahue) April 25 2021 Although we have long rejected obligatory dress codes in favor of self-expression, one cannot help but note that Crocs and sneakers could be ‘inspiring and ambitious’ fashion, not to mention refreshing fashion. that this Oscars red carpet needed. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: (Editorial use only) In this handout photo provided by AMPAS, Chloe Zhao attends the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Petit / AMPAS via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this photo provided by AMPAS, Questlove attends the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Petit / AMPAS via Getty Images) Like what you see? How about a little more R29 goodness, here? Every 2021 Oscar-winning fashion moment The couples you all love hit the Oscars red carpet