Barbra Streisand had a fashion dilemma ahead of the 1969 Oscars. In a 2016 interview with W Magazine, Streisand explained, “That night, in my dressing room, I was choosing between two different outfits. One was lovely, but very conservative.” The other option was the sequined Arnold Scaasi pantsuit, which would become infamous later that very night. Getting ready for the evening, Streisand had no inkling of the mishap awaiting her. She recalled thinking, “I’m going to win two Oscars in my lifetime, and I’ll be more conservative next time.”
When Streisand won the award for Best Actress for her role in “Funny Girl,” she took to the stage in her chosen outfit. The black pantsuit, with its flared legs and tuxedo cuffs, seemed like a daring yet chic choice — and the bright lights of the Oscars revealed just how bold it really was. Streisand later admitted to W Magazine, “I had no idea that when the lights hit that outfit, it would become transparent!”
Despite the unintentional fashion faux pas, Streisand maintained her poise on stage, exuding confidence as she accepted her Oscar. Streisand’s sheer pantsuit may have been unexpected, but it has since become an iconic moment in Oscars fashion history, cementing her status as a trailblazer on and off the stage.
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