70 Red Carpet-Ready Gowns

Celebrate the 2013 Oscar Nominations with These Oscar-Worthy Creations

— January 10, 2013 — Pop Culture
Award season is one of the most exciting times of the year in Hollywood and with the 2013 Oscar nominations released, these red carpet-ready ball downs will have you anxiously awaiting the larger-than-life event. Celebrating its 85th year, the Oscars are synonymous with opulent fashion, fantastic cinematic features and, naturally, the world of celebrities.

The red carpet at the award ceremony is always studied with intense scrutiny from television personalities and fans who critique outfit choices with little mercy. What you'll find within this collection isn't just a number of gowns that are red carpet-ready, but that they are also impervious to the critiques of discerning critics because they exude the elegance most suited with the Oscar ceremony.
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Opulent Revival Ensembles
Opulent Revival Ensembles
The Chanel Couture Fall 2012 Collection Revamps Coco's Classics
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Sheer Tiered Gowns
Sheer Tiered Gowns
Elie Saab's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Translucent
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Disheveled Cemetery Couture
Disheveled Cemetery Couture
The Gary Graham Spring 2013 Collection is an Ode to Literature
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Fiery Vixen-Inspired Fashion
Fiery Vixen-Inspired Fashion
The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2012 Collection is Sultry and Stunning
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Opulent Old Hollywood Outfits
Opulent Old Hollywood Outfits
The Badgley Mischka Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Sophisticated
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New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
New York Fashion Week Fall Coverage
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Couture Velvet Collections
Couture Velvet Collections
The Armani Prive Fall 2012 Pieces Incorporate Plush Fabrics
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Smokin' Silhouette Styles
Smokin' Silhouette Styles
The Aigner Spring 2012 Collection is Elegantly Extravagant
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Insect-Laden Runway Shows
Insect-Laden Runway Shows
The Giambattista Valli Couture Fall 2012 Display Features Butterflies
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Gorgeous Grecian Gowns
Gorgeous Grecian Gowns
The Carlos Miele Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Red Carpet-Worthy
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Bead-Embellished Gowns
Bead-Embellished Gowns
The 2012 Grammy Red Carpet Was Filled with Brilliant Eye-Catching Dresses
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Whimsical Floral Frocks
Whimsical Floral Frocks
The Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Haute Couture Collection is Chic
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Golden Goddess Couture
Golden Goddess Couture
The Glamorous Addy Van Den Krommenacker 2011 Line
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Luxurious Raven-Lipped Collections
Luxurious Raven-Lipped Collections
The Christian Siriano Fall 2012 Show is Full of Edgy Glam Looks
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Water Paint Film Gowns
Water Paint Film Gowns
The Camilla Gray Watercolor Oscar Dresses are Fabulous
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Polished Playful Dresses
Polished Playful Dresses
The Carolina Herrera Resort 2013 Collection is Charming
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Candy Colored Couture Collections
Candy Colored Couture Collections
The Atelier Versace Fall 2012 Line Incorporates Pastel Hues
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Rustling Glad Rags
Rustling Glad Rags
The Sophie Theallet Spring 2012 Collection is Sensual and Classy
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Ghost-Like Couture
Ghost-Like Couture
The Jan Welters Magazine Antidote Icons Issue is Sleek
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Tastefully Excessive Captures
Tastefully Excessive Captures
The Vogue Russia 'Sparkling Russo' Editorial Shows H&M Accessories
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Breathtaking Beach-Blown Gowns
Breathtaking Beach-Blown Gowns
The Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 is Very Tropical-Inspired
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Sheer Blossoming Ball Gowns
Sheer Blossoming Ball Gowns
The Valentino Fall 2012 Couture Collection is Layered Brilliantly
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Stark Doppelganger Editorials
Stark Doppelganger Editorials
The Karlie Kloss Vogue China 2012 Photoshoot Plays with Perspective
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Extravagant Peplum Ensembles
Extravagant Peplum Ensembles
Raf Simons Presents His First Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture Collec
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Oscar-Worthy Outfits
Oscar-Worthy Outfits
The Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Sure to Pop up on Red Carpets
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Pale Polished Frocks
Pale Polished Frocks
The 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet Was Awash with Neutral Tones
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Ribboned Royal Ensembles
Ribboned Royal Ensembles
The Viktor & Rolf Resort 2013 Collection is Delightfully Girlish
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Indigo-Accented Collections
Indigo-Accented Collections
The Stella McCartney Fall 2012 Runway Show is Blue-Hued
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Amazing Azure Ensembles
Amazing Azure Ensembles
The Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012 Collection Has a Case of the Blues
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Fierce Juxtaposing Editorials
Fierce Juxtaposing Editorials
The Vogue Taiwan October 2012 Issue Entices with Ornate Garments
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Resilient Metallic Gowns
Resilient Metallic Gowns
The Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2012 Collection is Rich in Texture
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Pompom Couture
Pompom Couture
'Avatar' Starlet Zoe Saldana's Oscar Red Carpet Gown will Cheer You Up
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Tapestry-Inspired Runways
Tapestry-Inspired Runways
The Alexis Mabille Fall 2013 Haute Couture Show is Overly Ornate
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Red Carpet-Inspired Editorials
Red Carpet-Inspired Editorials
The ‘We Own the Night’ Marie Claire Australia is Glamor
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Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
The Marchesa Fall 2012 Collection is Detail-Oriented and Elegant
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Luxury Victorian Era Dresses
Luxury Victorian Era Dresses
Alexander Mcqueen's Spring/Summer 2013 Pieces Are Majestic
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Fresco-Inspired Fashion
Fresco-Inspired Fashion
Rodarte: Fra Angelico Collection is Inspired by Italian Renaissance Art
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Movie Set Bridal Photography
Movie Set Bridal Photography
The White Night Series by Andrey & Lili is Utterly Romantic
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Clean-Cut Couture Gowns
Clean-Cut Couture Gowns
The Badgley Mischka Resort 2013 Collection is Seductive Yet Subtle
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Half-Ball Gowns
Half-Ball Gowns
Balmain Brings Back Floor-Length Tail Dresses for Fall 2009
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Blossoming Bodice Gowns
Blossoming Bodice Gowns
The Marchesa Resort 2013 Collection is a Show Stopper
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30s Parisian-Inspired Fashion
30s Parisian-Inspired Fashion
The Time Style & Design Fall 2012 Editorial Stars Marion Cotillard
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Icy Princess Fashion
Icy Princess Fashion
The Oscar de la Renta's Fall 2012 Runway Features Frosty Looks
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Futuristic Tinsel Fashion
Futuristic Tinsel Fashion
The Libertin Dune Yuima Nakazato Editorial is Both Quiet and Edgy
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Skin-Grazing Beaded Gowns
Skin-Grazing Beaded Gowns
The Elie Saab Fall 2012 Couture Collection is Magnificent
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Flirty Taffeta Frocks
Flirty Taffeta Frocks
The Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Fiercely Feminine
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Fierce Neon Frocks
Fierce Neon Frocks
The Versace Haute Couture Spring 2012 Collection is Spectacular
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Glistening Glamour Editorials
Glistening Glamour Editorials
The Harper’s Bazaar Turkey December 2012 Issue Dazzles
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Matrimonial Punk Couture
Matrimonial Punk Couture
The Cotton Candy Punk Couture Wedding Collection is Adorable
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Black Ball Gown Editorials
Black Ball Gown Editorials
The Vogue Germany 'Master Pieces' Photoshoot is Dual Toned
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Square-Shoulder Gowns
Square-Shoulder Gowns
The Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Made for Cinderella
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Frills, Pleats and Pastels
Frills, Pleats and Pastels
Elie Saab's Stunning Feminine Collection Celebrates Spring Blossoms
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Ballerina Wedding Gowns
Ballerina Wedding Gowns
The Reem Acra Bridal Fall 2013 Collection is Elegantly Ornate
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Light-Transforming Gowns
Light-Transforming Gowns
The Franck Sorbier 14 in One Haute Couture is Mesmorizing
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Glamorous Hollywood Portraits
Glamorous Hollywood Portraits
Beyonce by Tom Munro in Vogue Italia
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Jaw-Droppingly Dramatic Gowns
Jaw-Droppingly Dramatic Gowns
The Dior Haute Couture Spring 2012 Show is Mind-Blowing
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Platinum Blonde Mermaid Editorials
Platinum Blonde Mermaid Editorials
The Haute Living 'Le Petite Sirene' Stars Elena Potapova
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Curvaceous Courtly Couture
Curvaceous Courtly Couture
The Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection is Fit for Royalty
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Feminine Apocalyptic Fashion
Feminine Apocalyptic Fashion
The MirkoG. di Brandimarte Spring 2013 Campaign is Elegantly Desolate
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Lusty Couture Photoshoots
Lusty Couture Photoshoots
The Catherine McNeil Katja Rahlwes Editorial is Seductively Chic
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Inauguration Ball Gowns
Inauguration Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Pushes For Edgier Designs For Hillary Clinton
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Fabulous Fruity Fashions
Fabulous Fruity Fashions
Moschino Cheap and Chic Spring 2012 was Inspired by a Farmers' Market
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Tulle-Obsessed Collections
Tulle-Obsessed Collections
The Marchesa Spring 2012 Collection is Extravagantly Feminine
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Ethereal Pastel Ensembles
Ethereal Pastel Ensembles
The Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture Collection is Perfect for Award Season
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One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
One-Shoulder Goddess Gowns
Elie Saab's Floaty Fall 2009 Dresses
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Origami Snowt-Fits
Origami Snowt-Fits
Marchesa's Paper Art & Cutout Collection for Spring 2010
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Elegant 1920s Editorials
Elegant 1920s Editorials
The Madame Figaro April 2012 Japan Issue Oozes Old School Glamour
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Victorian-Era Editorials
Victorian-Era Editorials
Emily Blunt is Regal in 'There Will be Beauty' for Vanity Fair
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