30 Red Carpet Oscar Looks

From Statement Rings to Dark Enigmatic Gowns

— February 6, 2012 — Pop Culture
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.
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Dark Enigmatic Gowns
Dark Enigmatic Gowns
The 2012 Sag Awards Red Carpet was a Blackout
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Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz
Most Beautiful Of 2007 Oscars?
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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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Award Show Chameleons
Award Show Chameleons
The Anne Hathaway Oscar On-Stage Outfit Changes Were Incredible
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Bright Award Show Dresses
Bright Award Show Dresses
The 2011 Oscar Fashion Statements Were Glamorous
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Pendants for Beloved Pets
Pendants for Beloved Pets
Mickey Rourke Wears Custom-Made Loki Piece to Academy Awards
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Spring Pastel Neckwear
Spring Pastel Neckwear
For the Academy Awards Robert Downey Jr. Gets Tied Up with Blue
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Plantinum Red Carpet Accesories
Plantinum Red Carpet Accesories
The 2011 Oscar Winners, Nominees and Stars Glam the Red Carpet
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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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Supreme Fashion
Supreme Fashion
Nicole Richie's Red Carpet Gown Channels Diva Diana Ross
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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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Pompom Couture
Pompom Couture
'Avatar' Starlet Zoe Saldana's Oscar Red Carpet Gown will Cheer You Up
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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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Golden Statuette Frocks
Golden Statuette Frocks
Sandra Bullock's Red Carpet Gown Channels the Oscar Award
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Dramatic Sculptural Gowns
Dramatic Sculptural Gowns
Beyonce Turns Statuette in Black and Gold Awards Dress
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Avatar Oscar Attire
Avatar Oscar Attire
Ben Stiller's Costume at the Academy Awards Gets Laughs
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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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Oscar Red
Oscar Red
2008 Acadamy Award Fashion
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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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Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Natalie Portman Was Pretty in Pink in Rodarte at 2009 Oscars
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Flowering Bodice Gowns
Flowering Bodice Gowns
Charlize Theron's 2010 Oscar Gown Will Make You Gawk
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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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Dangerously Low Necklines
Dangerously Low Necklines
Hilary Swank's Red Carpet Gown is Sizzling
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Fish Scale Gowns
Fish Scale Gowns
Miley Cyrus Gets Aquatic on Oscars Red Carpet
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Statement Rings
Statement Rings
Angelina Jolie's Green Oscar Ring Still Has Jewelery Mavens Mesmerized
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