Cate Blanchett is an acting legend. She’s an incredible talent and she also seems really cool and real. And she’s an amazing dresser. When it comes to fashion, Cate’s choices are as exceptional as her film roles. You may not always love her avant guarde looks but they’re consistently interesting and always high fashion. For almost fifteen years, she’s been one the major ones to watch on the red carpet. And we’re in luck now that awards season has started as she’s set to appear at most of the major award shows because of her praised performance in Blue Jasmine.

This week at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, she once again looked incredible in a super interesting silver dress and matching cropped jacket with contrasting panels by Antonio Berardi. A perfect fancy winter look. Some may struggle to make a dress like this work, but of course Cate pulls off the silhouette, the asymmetrical hemline and the textured detail effortlessly. But this look is somewhat toned down for the legendary movie star. Can you imagine what she’s going to bring to the table for the major award shows this season? I know this for sure – I totally can’t wait to see her at the Golden Globes on Sunday.