The Golden Globes and the Met Gala always have exquisite fashion moments, but the biggest red carpet event of the year is the Oscars. It is the finale of awards season, so it is the event that celebrities save their very best dresses for and really prove their style credentials. It’s no wonder that the Oscars has given us so many memorable fashion moments. Who could forget Julia Roberts‘ black and white vintage Valentino gown, or Michelle Williams marigold dress? You know exactly the ones I’m talking about, even without any photos.
Here are 14 Oscars dresses that we are still obsessed with:
1. Michelle Williams, 2006
Michelle Williams has become known for her fashion risks, but this marigold Vera Wang shocked everyone. We knew she had great taste, but this took it to another level. The vibrant red lipstick and that loose bun were the perfect beauty look for this outfit.
2. Marion Cotillard, 2008
No one really knew who Marion Cotillard was when she attended the Oscars, but she made quite an impression in a white fish scale Jean Paul Gaultier gown. That dress alone guaranteed that everyone would remember her for all the right reasons. It didn’t matter whether she won an award or not.
3. Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999
Gwyneth Paltrow‘s soft pink Ralph Lauren inspired so many prom and wedding looks. The dress was the perfect color pink. It wasn’t too Barbie or too white. The look was simple, but it had a timeless appeal and elegance that was pure Grace Kelly.
4. Halle Berry, 2002
Halle Berry knew she was creating an iconic red carpet moment when she chose this Elie Saab dress. Most celebs tend not to show a lot of skin at the Oscars, but Halle figured out a way to do it that was appropriate for the occasion.
5. Hilary Swank, 2005
If a celebrity wants to create a lasting impression, they need to wear a dress that looks good from all angles. Hilary Swank’s navy Guy Laroche gown fulfilled that requirement. It looked like a minimalist long-sleeved gown from the front, then when she turned around it had a very sexy low back.
6. Cate Blanchett, 2014
When Cate Blanchett showed up on the red carpet in this embellished Armani Privé gown, she looked like someone who was about to take home an award. If you are an Oscar nominee, this is the type of dress (and jewelry) you want to wear.
7. Kate Winslet, 2002
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Sometimes all it takes is one detail to captivate us. Kate Winslet‘s scarlet Ben de Lisi dress had that asymmetrical floral detail that was better than any sparkly accessory. We also can’t forget about how this dress’ fit was flawless.
8. Penelope Cruz, 2007
Nude dresses are very tricky to pull off. Penelope Cruz proved that it was possible to wear one without it looking like some weird naked look.This Atelier Versace dress was the real life couture version of a princess gown.
9. Charlize Theron, 2004
Charlize Theron is always on best-dressed lists and based on this look, you can see why. The fit on this Gucci gown was perfect, and she managed to make it look so effortless with the minimal accessories and beach-y hair.
10. Gwyneth Paltrow, 2012
Yes, Gwyneth Paltrow gets two spots on the list. She deserves them. Everyone still obsesses over Lupita Nyong’o‘s red cape dress that she wore to the Golden Globes, but Gwyneth did it first in this brilliant white Tom Ford gown. She looked so modern and statuesque.
11. Julia Roberts, 2001
Julia Roberts wore this vintage Valentino dress almost fifteen years ago, but it seems like it happened much more recently. It was such a hit that it has been copied in every bridal boutique again, and again. All it needed was that contrasting white trim and sheer panel, and people were in love.
12. Keira Knightley, 2006
Keira Knightley‘s mermaid Vera Wang gown would have still been amazing without the accessories, but that statement Bulgari necklace helped catapult this look onto every best dressed of all time list.
13. Mila Kunis, 2011
Mila Kunis‘ unconventional lilac Elie Saab dress was different compared to all of the usual style of gowns we see on the red carpet. It was romantic, sexy and made everyone want it to be spring so we could wear a dress in a similar color.
14. Nicole Kidman, 2007
We’re used to seeing trains on the red carpet, but not a train from a massive bow. Nicole Kidman‘s red Balenciaga gown’s bow detail was risky (what if someone stepped on it?) but it paid off. She made it look effortless by wearing her hair down and not in an updo, like you would expect.