45 Memorable Award Show Outfits

From Disney-Inspired Dresses to Modern Mermaid Frocks

— January 8, 2015 — Pop Culture
These memorable award show outfits range from Disney-themed ball gowns to modern mermaid frocks that were seen at a number of prestigious events. With the 2015 Golden Globes just around the corner, fashion fans are in anticipation for what's to come on the red carpet this Sunday.

Whether reminiscing about the most sophisticated or outrageous red carpet looks from the last few years, this list celebrates opulence. While its music award show examples appear more daring and youthful, its more polished award show outfits are associated with SAG, Golden Globes and Oscars ceremonies. These events call for a more formal and mature look that is classically elegant overall.

From the vintage-themed to the sculptural, these memorable red carpet ensembles push boundaries with interesting shapes, electric hues or outrageous styles that will garner press attention.
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Sunny Celeb Couture
Sunny Celeb Couture
Rita Ora's American Music Awards Red Carpet Look is Theatrical
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Monochromatic Celeb Ballgowns
Monochromatic Celeb Ballgowns
Sarah Jessica Parker has a Carrie Bradshaw Moment at the Met Gala
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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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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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Dark Enigmatic Gowns
Dark Enigmatic Gowns
The 2012 Sag Awards Red Carpet was a Blackout
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Aggressive Award Show Ensembles
Aggressive Award Show Ensembles
Ariana Grande Dons a Leather-Clad Look at the MTV VMAs
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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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Bold Biscuit Tray Dresses
Bold Biscuit Tray Dresses
Designer Larisa Katz's Gold Biscuit Tray Dress is Shockingly Fabulous
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Bold Royal Blue Gowns
Bold Royal Blue Gowns
The Gabourey Sidibe Oscar Dress is Jaw-Dropping on the Red Carpet
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Food-Inspired Formal Wear
Food-Inspired Formal Wear
Grammy Artists Show Their Favorite Foods Through Their Attire
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Early 2000s Homage Ensembles
Early 2000s Homage Ensembles
Katy Perry's MTV VMA Outfit Pays Tribute to Britney Spears Circa 2001
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Miniature Celebrity Impersonators
Miniature Celebrity Impersonators
Tricia Messeroux Photographs Kids Recreating Golden Globes Looks
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$100,000 Good Luck Charm
$100,000 Good Luck Charm
Lana Marks Cleopatra Wins Oscars
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Military Gowns
Military Gowns
Coco Rocha's First ‘Rococo' Dress Unveiled at the Grammys
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Red Carpet Metallics
Red Carpet Metallics
Golden Globes 2010 Photos of Stars Who Dared to Shine
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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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Renegade Oscars Red Carpet Style
Renegade Oscars Red Carpet Style
Mickey Rourke Goes For Punk Look With Chains
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Wavy Magenta Frocks
Wavy Magenta Frocks
For the 2010 Oscars Vera Farmiga Surfs the Red Carpet in Style
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Bare Shoulder Chic
Bare Shoulder Chic
Smoldering Strapless Dresses Among Golden Globe Winners
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Bubble Wrap Couture
Bubble Wrap Couture
For the 2010 Oscars Amanda Seyfried Floats Down the Red Carpet
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Mummy-Inspired Fashion
Mummy-Inspired Fashion
For the 2010 Oscars Demi Moore Wraps up the Red Carpet
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New Year Red Carpet Highlights
New Year Red Carpet Highlights
Golden Globes Fashions Sure to Inspire the Mainstream
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Dramatic Sculptural Gowns
Dramatic Sculptural Gowns
Beyonce Turns Statuette in Black and Gold Awards Dress
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Glam Punk-Themed Galas
Glam Punk-Themed Galas
The Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet Brought Out All the Tough Chics
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Shimmery Blouson Dresses
Shimmery Blouson Dresses
Angelina Jolie Rocks Vintage-Inspired Versace at 2009 Golden Globes
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Rockstar Red Carpet Fashion
Rockstar Red Carpet Fashion
Snaps from the MTV Europe Music Awards
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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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Silver Gowns at 60
Silver Gowns at 60
Meryl Streep Glittered in Grey Alberta Ferretti Dress at 2009 Oscars
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Disney-Themed MET Gala Dresses
Disney-Themed MET Gala Dresses
Celebrities Embrace Fairy Tales for the Costume Institute Ball
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Haute Smurf Hairstyles
Haute Smurf Hairstyles
Katy Perry's Blue Wig at the MTV Movie Awards is Show-Stopping
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Bare Chest Glam
Bare Chest Glam
At The Oscars Earrings Were In, Necklaces Were Very Out
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Classic Oscars Red Carpet Style
Classic Oscars Red Carpet Style
Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Keep It Black, Simple & Elegant
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Bridal Oscars Vibes
Bridal Oscars Vibes
White, Shimmering Gowns Triumph At The 2009 Awards
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Fashion Tragedies
Fashion Tragedies
The Most Bizarre Looks from the Golden Globes Red Carpet
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Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Natalie Portman Was Pretty in Pink in Rodarte at 2009 Oscars
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Cotton Candy Cocktail Dresses
Cotton Candy Cocktail Dresses
Rihanna Wears Viktor & Rolf at Clive Owens' Grammy Awards Party
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Mermaid Couture
Mermaid Couture
Fishtail Gowns Made Waves on Beyonce & Vanessa Hudgens at Oscars
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Transparent Hollywood Fashion
Transparent Hollywood Fashion
Madonna Keeps It See-Through at Vanity Fair Oscar Bash
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Cyberpunk Red Carpet Fashion
Cyberpunk Red Carpet Fashion
Beyonce Rocks Gareth Pugh
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Accidental Red Carpet Dress Downs
Accidental Red Carpet Dress Downs
Kristen Stewart Wears Sneakers at MTV Movie Awards
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Fish Scale Gowns
Fish Scale Gowns
Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet
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