Tight updos are not very common on the red carpet but Kelly Lynch is wearing a very elegant one. The key to good tight updos is to make sure they have excellent definition.

Tightness in pulled-back hairstyles can rob a hairdo of its style unless there's a strong hair design element to balance it out. In this case that element is a thick piece of hair wrapping around the tight bun.

It's definitely stylish enough for prom and it's elegant enough for a wedding, too.

Kelly's evening style at the Oscars showed a conservative hairstyle contrasted with a very dramatic ball gown. The large blue creation was full of layers and feminine flair. It's very sophisticated and quite charming. It's also a good dress color choice for her hair color.