Your Ultimate Guide to the Oscars Red Carpet
The Oscars are THE biggest night in Hollywood, which means the sartorial stakes are high for the leading ladies of film. Lucky for us, this year’s nominees and presenters did not disappoint on the red carpet. From Saoirse Ronan’s sultry emerald Calvin Klein number to Cate Blanchett’s dreamy seafoam green Armani Privé showstopper, the noteworthy looks just kept on coming. So who else made our best dressed list? Keep reading to see all of our favourites from the 88th annual Academy Awards.
WHO: Cate Blanchett
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Carol
WEAR: Armani Privé seafoam green mermaid gown with Swarovski crystals and feathers; Tiffany & Co. jewellery; Roger Vivier clutch; Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.
WHO: Alicia Vikander
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for The Danish Girl
WEAR: Louis Vuitton custom bustier silk taffeta yellow dress embroidered with silver and transparent beads, mirrors, and crystal; earrings; ring; and custom silver pumps.
WHO: Rooney Mara
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for Carol
WEAR: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown.
WHO: Saoirse Ronan
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Brooklyn
WEAR: Calvin Klein Collection emerald sequin dress with velvet straps; Chopard jewellery.
WHO: Charlize Theron
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Christian Dior custom gown; Harry Winston jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes.
WHO: Naomi Watts
WHAT: Actress, The Divergent Series: Allegiant
WEAR: Armani Privé gown; Bulgari jewellery and clutch; Stuart Weitzman shoes.
WHO: Jennifer Lawrence
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Joy
WEAR: Dior Haute Couture dress; Chopard jewellery.
WHO: Brie Larson
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role for Room
WEAR: Gucci dress.
WHO: Margot Robbie
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Tom Ford leather applique cross-front drape fitted dress in antique gold, black minaudière clutch with gold surround, and black custom velvet evening pumps; Forevermark Diamonds jewellery.
WHO: Lady Gaga
WHAT: Nominee, Music (Original Song) for “Til It Happens To You,” The Hunting Ground
WEAR: Brandon Maxwell custom jumpsuit; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Brian Atwood shoes.
WHO: Olivia Wilde
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Valentino Haute Couture dress; Neil Lane jewellery; Roger Vivier clutch.
WHO: Reese Witherspoon
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Oscar de la Renta custom gown; Tiffany & Co. jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes.
WHO: Kate Winslet
WHAT: Nominee, Actress in a Supporting Role for Steve Jobs
WEAR: Ralph Lauren gown; Nirav Modi jewellery.
WHO: Julianne Moore
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Chanel gown; Chopard jewellery.
WHO: Emily Blunt
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Prada blush pink cady empire waist gown enriched with crystal and damier embroidery; Sophia Webster shoes.
WHO: Chrissy Teigen
WHAT: Model
WEAR: Marchesa custom nude tulle fishtail gown with garnet crystals and bronze floral embroidery; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Swarovski clutch; Stuart Weitzman shoes.
WHO: Mindy Kaling
WHAT: Nominee, Best Animated Film for Inside Out
WEAR: Elizabeth Kennedy dress; Effie jewellery; Prada clutch.
WHO: Daisy Ridley
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Chanel Haute Couture dress and jewellery; Christian Louboutin shoes.
WHO: Sarah Silverman
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Sarah Flint shoes.
WHO: Sofia Vergara
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Marchesa gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.
WHO: Olivia Munn
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Stella McCartney dress; Forevermark Diamonds jewellery; Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes.
WHO: Tina Fey
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Versace custom gown; Bulgari jewellery.
WHO: Jennifer Garner
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Versace gown; Neil Lane jewellery; Rene Caovilla shoes.
WHO: Sophie Turner
WHAT: Actress, Game of Thrones
WEAR: Galvan custom mint green crepe dress with a boned corset and Swarovski crystal fabric detailing; Tiffany & Co. jewellery; Christian Louboutin shoes.
WHO: Kerry Washington
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Atelier Versace gown; Harry Winston jewellery; Gianvito Rossi shoes.
WHO: Amy Poehler
WHAT: Nominee, Best Animated Film for Inside Out
WEAR: Andrew Gn gown; Brian Atwood shoes.
WHO: Priyanka Chopra
WHAT: Presenter
WEAR: Zuhair Murad structured cage bustier mermaid dress in white silk tulle adorned with 3D shimmering climbing flowers; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Jimmy Choo shoes.
Who would you award for the night's best dressed? Shout out in the comments box below…
Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.
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