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The 50 Most Memorable Dresses in Oscars History

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Additional reporting by Greta Heggeness

Forget the awards, the speeches and even the movies themselves. In my humble opinion, what (and who) the stars wear on the red carpet is the most important part of any Oscars ceremony.

From princess-inspired dresses and sleek mermaid gowns to see-through ensembles, the Oscars red carpet is practically its own runway, allowing Hollywood's biggest names to showcase their unique sense of style. For instance, there was Bjork's feathery swan dress in 2001 and Jennifer Lopez's unforgettable mosaic gown at the 2019 ceremony. More recently, at the 96th Annual Academy Awards, Ferrera stole the show in a metallic fuchsia dress, paying homage to her hit film, Barbie.

So, in honor of this year's show, I’ve rounded up 50 of the most memorable looks of all time, including Grace Kelly, Lupita Nyong’o and more.


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