30 Red Carpet Oscar Looks

The 84th annual Academy Awards are fast approaching at the end of the month, and what better way to get excited for this year's Oscar looks than to take a look back at some of the most memorable and jaw-dropping red carpet selections from years past. Whether it be glamorous gowns, unusual accessories or sizzling suits that scream sex icon, the Oscars are a defining evening for fashion and an opportunity to live vicariously through the glamorous lives of your favorite celebrities.

The resurgence of classically elegant looks with a modern twist is what makes the night so special for fashionistas, who immortalize themselves in the eyes of designers and fans through their stylistic choices on one of the most anticipated events of the year.