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The 13 Most Iconic Oscars Looks Of All Time
Hollywood glam at its best.
by
Bianca Rodriguez
Updated:
Feb. 20, 2024
Originally Published:
April 24, 2021
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Elizabeth Taylor, 1953
It's everything you love about vintage fashion in one look: embroidered corsets that
Bridgerton
folks would love, fur shawls, and simple accessories.
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Audrey Hepburn, 1968
The legendary actress collaborated with Givenchy numerous times throughout her career, but this gown is one of her most memorable. The midriff cutout, sequin and flower encrusted details, and bow gave this dress a statement lewk.
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Sally Field, 1980
While it's easy to adore Field's timeless white dress, her sheer floral blouse on top reigned supreme. The detailed ensemble provided a hint of all the glorious and intricate '80s fashion styles you’ve come to know and love.
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Cher, 1988
One of the best looks to come out of Cher and designer Bob Mackie’s partnership was this completely sheer jewel-encrusted gown. She wore the revealing outfit when she won Best Actress for her role in
Moonstruck
.
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Winona Ryder, 1994
You never would have guessed it, but Ryder
reportedly bought
this flapper-inspired vintage dress, which she wore to the 1994 Academy Awards, for $10.
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Halle Berry, 2002
Berry became the first black woman to take home a Best Actress award for
Monster's Ball
and stunned in this sheer Elie Saab gown. "She managed to really put the name Elie Saab on the international market," said the designer
herself to CR Fashion Book
.
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Marion Cotillard, 2008
Who could forget Cotillard’s mermaid gown, which was complete with scale imprints, from Jean Paul Gaultier. That night at the Oscars, she won Best Actress for
La Vie en rose.
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Jennifer Lawrence, 2011
For her very first Oscars event, Lawrence kept it simple in a red Calvin Klein dress. Though the look felt minimalist, the draping and fit were exquisitely stunning.
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Angelina Jolie, 2012
The power of a thigh-high leg slit was showcased on Jolie when she stepped out in this Atelier Versace dress. She wore matching black Salvatore Ferragamo peep-toe heels.
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Lupita Nyong’o, 2014
Nyong’o’s sky blue pleated silk chiffon Prada dress was straight out of a fairytale. On this night, she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for
12 Years A Slave
.
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Zendaya, 2015
Zendaya quickly rose to the top of everyone’s best-dressed list in 2015 when she stepped out in this figure-hugging, ivory Vivienne Westwood dress.
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Viola Davis, 2018
Davis looked absolutely stunning in this bright pink Michael Kors dress. This was proof one should always go for the more colorful option when it comes to fancy events.
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Billy Porter, 2019
Always a star on the red carpet, Porter kept up with his fashionable reputation in this Christian Siriano tuxedo-inspired velvet ballgown.
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