73 Glamorous Award Show Gowns

In Honor of the Upcoming 2013 Academy Awards

— February 20, 2013 — Pop Culture
Receiving an Academy Award marks the pinnacle of any actor's career and prepping the perfect award show gowns is of grave importance. When you present, walk the red carpet and go up to receive an award, the spotlight is on them and looking their best is the perfect way to perpetuate their image and persona. Fans scrutinize every detail and when the gowns stroll down the carpet everyone is mesmerized.

The best actresses have committed serious fashion crimes, but each year is a chance for them to regain themselves. Trying on several gowns, getting them customized to their figure and choosing a final look is an elaborate process. The 2013 Oscars are around the corner and being a member of the "best dressed" list is a difficult task. Actresses everywhere must peruse a line-up of award show gowns and make the right choice.
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Mesmerizing Metallic Ensembles
Mesmerizing Metallic Ensembles
The Project D Autumn Winter 2012 Collection is Festive
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Sensational Somber Frocks
Sensational Somber Frocks
The 2012 Grammy Red Carpet Saw Plenty of Seductive Black Outfits
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Wine Red Runways
Wine Red Runways
The Zac Posen Fall 2013 Collection Features Deep Tones
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Fresh Ivory Frocks
Fresh Ivory Frocks
The 2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet Got a Little White Hot
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Formal Flowing Ensembles
Formal Flowing Ensembles
The 2012 Emmy Red Carpet Channels New-Age Elegance Through Airy Dresses
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Sheer Tiered Gowns
Sheer Tiered Gowns
Elie Saab's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Translucent
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Dark Enigmatic Gowns
Dark Enigmatic Gowns
The 2012 Sag Awards Red Carpet was a Blackout
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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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Alluring Scarlet Gowns
Alluring Scarlet Gowns
Caroline Trentini Looks Ravishing in Harper's Bazaar Brazil December 2011
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Award Show Dress Lines
Award Show Dress Lines
The Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Glamorous
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Flowing Full Gown Collections
Flowing Full Gown Collections
The Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Exagerrated
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Couture Velvet Collections
Couture Velvet Collections
The Armani Prive Fall 2012 Pieces Incorporate Plush Fabrics
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Elegant Embellished Ensembles
Elegant Embellished Ensembles
The Maxime Simoens Spring 2012 Couture Collection is a Smash Hit
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Minimalist Metallic Runways
Minimalist Metallic Runways
The Laurèl Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Reflective
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Lavish Whimsical Couture
Lavish Whimsical Couture
The Chanel Couture Spring 2013 Collection is a Structured Dream
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Radiantly Rich Robes
Radiantly Rich Robes
The 2012 SAG Awards Red Carpet Saw a Sea of Brights
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Darted Minimalist Fashions
Darted Minimalist Fashions
The Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2013 RTW Collection is a Delicate Delight
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Award Show Chameleons
Award Show Chameleons
The Anne Hathaway Oscar On-Stage Outfit Changes Were Incredible
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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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Geometric Print Couture
Geometric Print Couture
The Jill Stuart Fall 2013 Collection is Angular Throughout
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Craggy Backdrop Editorials
Craggy Backdrop Editorials
The Roberto Cavalli Resort 2013 Collection is a Mix of Luxe Print
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Extravagant Embroidered Couture
Extravagant Embroidered Couture
The Oscar De La Renta 2013 Collection is a Feminine Dream
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Bright Award Show Dresses
Bright Award Show Dresses
The 2011 Oscar Fashion Statements Were Glamorous
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Seemingly Singed Gowns
Seemingly Singed Gowns
The Giles Fall 2012 Collection Showcased Singed Gowns
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Whimsical Tulle Couture
Whimsical Tulle Couture
The Alexis Mabille Spring 2013 Couture Collection is Uber Feminine
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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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Breathtaking Beach-Blown Gowns
Breathtaking Beach-Blown Gowns
The Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012 is Very Tropical-Inspired
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Non-White Wedding Gowns
Non-White Wedding Gowns
The Vera Wang Fall 2012 Collection Presents the Darker Shade of Matrimony
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Gilded Gladiator Gowns
Gilded Gladiator Gowns
The Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 Collection is Embroidered
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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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Golden Beach Captures
Golden Beach Captures
The Romana Umrianova for Marie Claire Greece Feature is Luxe
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Jewel-Encrusted Eveningwear
Jewel-Encrusted Eveningwear
Marchesa Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Divine
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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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Bejeweled Translucent Couture
Bejeweled Translucent Couture
The Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2013 Collection Glistens
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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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Opulent Fur-Obsessed Fashion
Opulent Fur-Obsessed Fashion
The Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Collection is Stunning
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Haunting Lace-Infused Runways
Haunting Lace-Infused Runways
The Lucian Matis Fall 2012 Collection is Elegant and Moody
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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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Gilded Princess Collections
Gilded Princess Collections
The Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer 2013 Line is Dainty and Glamorous
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Intricately Embroidered Runways
Intricately Embroidered Runways
The Marchesa F/W 12/13 Collection Features Impeccable Quality
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Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
Ornate Ballerina Ballgowns
The Marchesa Fall 2012 Collection is Detail-Oriented and Elegant
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Elegantly Embroidered Gowns
Elegantly Embroidered Gowns
The Valentino Spring 2013 Couture Collection Features Stunning Dresses
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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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Swan Princess Fashion
Swan Princess Fashion
The Samuel Cirnansck FW12 Collection Features Fairy Tale Looks
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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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Metallic Militant Couture
Metallic Militant Couture
The Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Collection Embodies Female Empowerment
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Blossoming Bodice Gowns
Blossoming Bodice Gowns
The Marchesa Resort 2013 Collection is a Show Stopper
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Ravenous Rouge Runways
Ravenous Rouge Runways
The Marchesa Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Exquisite
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Ethereal Sequinned Fashion
Ethereal Sequinned Fashion
The Jenny Packham Fall 2013 Collection is Fit for a Princess
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Regal Jewel-Toned Gowns
Regal Jewel-Toned Gowns
The 2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet was Packed with Jewel-Toned Style
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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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Whimsical Fairytale Fashion
Whimsical Fairytale Fashion
The Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2013 Collection is Eclectically Chic
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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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Fierce Neon Frocks
Fierce Neon Frocks
The Versace Haute Couture Spring 2012 Collection is Spectacular
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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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Beautiful Blush Toned Collections
Beautiful Blush Toned Collections
The Elie Saab Spring 2012 Collection is Stunningly Feminine
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Disheveled Couture Photoshoots
Disheveled Couture Photoshoots
Another Magazine 'Modern Couture' is a Simplistic Answer to Fashion
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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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Elegant Urbane Apparel
Elegant Urbane Apparel
Elie Saab Pre-Fall 2013 Veers Towards a Ready-to-Wear Collection
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Curvaceous Courtly Couture
Curvaceous Courtly Couture
The Zac Posen Resort 2013 Collection is Fit for Royalty
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Lusty Couture Photoshoots
Lusty Couture Photoshoots
The Catherine McNeil Katja Rahlwes Editorial is Seductively Chic
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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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Fierce Fatale Photography
Fierce Fatale Photography
The Numero November 2012 Issue Allures with Noir Couture
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Gothic Sheer Fashion
Gothic Sheer Fashion
The Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Dramatically Feminine
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