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The Best Oscars Dresses of All Time

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Mar 28, 2022 8:46 PM
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Lupita Nyong'o

The Oscar winner was the definition of glamour in this pearl gown by Calvin Klein in 2015. 


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Emilia Jones

To celebrate CODA's success, the actress wore a stunning gold dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Her makeup artist Misha Shahzada perfected her glam with Shiseido.


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Kate Hudson

Of her many appearances at the Academy Awards, Kate Hudson's look for the 2014 Oscars stands out as one of the very best, thanks in part to this caped and beaded Atelier Versace gown. 


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Chrissy Teigen

While accompanying her Oscar-nominated husband John Legend in 2015, Chrissy Teigen was the epitome of modern Hollywood glamour in this periwinkle Zuhair Murad gown. 


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Lady Gaga

For the ceremony where she ultimately won her first Oscar, Mother Monster arrived dressed to take everyone's breath away in an Alexander McQueen structural gown paired with an estimated $30 million Tiffany's necklace. 


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Halle Berry

The actress' Oscar win was unforgettable for many reasons. She was the first black woman to win the Best Actress award, which she won in 2002 for Monster's Ball. Aside from her historical win, her Oscar-winning dress instantly became iconic and it arguably put designer Elie Saab, on the map.


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Lupita Nyong'o

The Black Panther actress always knocks it out of the park during awards season, or any season, for that matter. She wore this baby blue, custom-made Prada gown at the 86th Annual Academy Awards. This marked the first time she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her debut film 12 Years a Slave.


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Gwyneth Paltrow

The drool-worthy cape dress that shut down the red carpet for its elegant yet edgy design. It's safe to say Tom Ford outdid himself with this number on the actress.


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Kacey Musgraves

The country singer knows how to turn heads and this bubblegum pink Giambattista Valli number was proof. From its massive ruffled hems to the billowing tulle sleeves and flashy jewel-encrusted brooch, this lewk was everything.


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Lady Gaga

The A Star is Born actress looked effortlessly elegant in a white pantsuit-dress by Brandon Maxwell. She was a vision in white, and exuded old Hollywood glamour with her coiffed hair and fresh-faced makeup.


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Viola Davis

The Oscar-winning actress stunned in this electrifying hot pink gown by Michael Kors. In addition to her bright and bold dress, she accessorized with a matching flamingo pink clutch and statement jewelry pieces.


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Ava Gardner

The silver screen siren of the Golden Age of Hollywood dazzled in an ostentatious sequins gown. As if that weren't glamorous enough, she wore a large and lustrous tiara, white fur and gloves.


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Gemma Chan

Perfectly pink! The Crazy Rich Asians star makes a grand entrance with her bright and bold Valentino design. Plus, the added pockets are a chef's kiss.


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Janelle Monáe

Never one to stick to the basics, the Moonlight actress made the 2017 Oscars red carpet her runway. She wore a jaw-dropping Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, which was adorned with intricate beading, lace set with feathers and an over-the-top tulle train.

 


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Yalitza Aparicio

The Roma actress brought a fashion fantasy to the red carpet with her dreamy and whimsical Rodarte design.


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Regina King

The Watchmen actress knows how to make a statement with a simple but sophisticated lewk.


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Hilary Swank

The 44-year-old star took home the Best Actress award for Million Dollar Baby and the award for best-dressed. Her Guy Laroche design was simple, yet striking as the silk gown featured a plunging open-back. 


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Diana Ross

Diana Ross sizzled at the 54th Annual Academy Awards in a glittering red gown and lush white fur shawl.


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Billy Porter

Strike a pose! The actor and fashion icon proved why he reigns supreme on the red carpet, and this tuxedo dress is proof! He wore Christian Siriano.


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Nicole Kidman

The Big Little Lies actress always shuts down the red carpet, and this powerful red gown by Balenciaga was no different. The high-neck, sleeveless design made it simple and classic, but the dramatic bow and striking color, took it to the next level.


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Tessa Thompson

The actress took a fashion risk at the 2019 Oscars... and it most certainly paid off!


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Elizabeth Taylor

One word: Glamourous. The legendary actress knew how to work a dress, and this elegant design was no different.


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Zoe Saldana

Wearing a custom Atelier Versace design, the Guardians of the Galaxy actress stunned in her blush-colored, body-hugging gown.


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Jennifer Lopez

It's always fun to see what daring design the 49-year-old star will wear on the red carpet. At the 2015 awards show, she kept things classic, but not boring. She wore an elegant Elie Saab dress, which featured ornate beading and a full, chiffon tulle train.


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