Top 10 Oscar Dresses Of All Time
Just like every year, one of the key decisions surrounding the Academy Awards this Sunday will be entirely unrelated to the art of filmmaking. Two hours before the world turns its attention to the best directors, actresses, actors, composers, cameramen and what not, the crucial question of “Who’s this year’s best dressed?” is answered, without an award but much of a heated debate in living rooms all over the world.
So get comfy in your critic seat on the sofa, get your 1 to 10 signs out, and start judging with the help of our Top 10 of All Time list for Oscar dresses!
10. Halle Berry in Elie Saab, 2002
Donning this sophisticated Elie Saab gown, Halle Berry effortlessly walked the fine line between sexy and trashy whilst creating one of the most memorable Oscar looks of all time.
9. Heidi Klum in Roland Mouret, 2009
She may not be an actress but she’s definitely got the looks in this opulent bright red dress by Christian Dior. Heidi dressed to impress – and demonstrated to all of us that Oscar dresses do not need to be “flowy” to be elegant.
8. Julia Roberts in Valentino, 2001
Another one of the Oscars’ most memorable dresses. Whilst opinions around the world were split on this one, this dress’s unique design got stuck in the minds of all of us.
7. Nicole Kidman in John Galliano for Christian Dior, 1997
Granted, the lipstick might have been a little much, but that hardly mattered when Nicole Kidman made her appearance in this stunning yet simple gold-green dress at the Oscars in 1997.
6. Cate Blanchett in Valentino, 2005
We all know that if it’s Valentino, it’s GOOD. When Cate Blanchett thus made her entrance in this timeless yellow robe with its burgundy belt, it was hardly a surprise to hear whom it was from.
5. Michelle Williams in Vera Wang, 2006
Love it or hate it – but you have to admit that this Vera Wang dress is the epitome of 1920s Hollywood glamour with its yellow color, its frills, its tucks, and of course its train.
4. Beyoncé in House of Dereon, 2009
Who needs pompous skirts when you can wear this beautiful black and gold mermaid gown from Beyoncé’s own creations? With this dress Beyoncé became a living proof that being a curvaceous woman is not only sexy; it is fabulous!
3. Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani Prive, 2009
It’s glittery. It’s simple. It’s timeless. And it will forever be one of the most dazzling looks ever seen at the Oscars.
2. Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture, 2008
Another more than memorable dress, this time donned by our Spanish beauty Penelope. The sophisticated drape creates a timeless elegance that makes the actress the runner-up in the Top 10 Oscar Dresses of All Time.
1. Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta, 2010
Neither too much nor too simple, this gown by Oscar de la Renta is the perfect embodiment of all that is Hollywood: The glitz, the glamour, the beauty, and the timeless classiness. A true “Best Oscar Dress of All Time”.
SLIDESHOW: Scan through our selection of the Top 10 Oscar Dresses over the years.
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Just like every year, one of the key decisions surrounding the Academy Awards this Sunday will be entirely unrelated to the art of filmmaking. Two hours before the world turns its attention to the best directors, actresses, actors, composers, cameramen and what not, the crucial question of “Who’s this year’s best dressed?” is answered, without an award but much of a heated debate in living rooms all over the world.
So get comfy in your critic seat on the sofa, get your 1 to 10 signs out, and start judging with the help of our Top 10 of All Time list for Oscar dresses!
10. Halle Berry in Elie Saab, 2002
Donning this sophisticated Elie Saab gown, Halle Berry effortlessly walked the fine line between sexy and trashy whilst creating one of the most memorable Oscar looks of all time.
9. Heidi Klum in Roland Mouret, 2009
She may not be an actress but she’s definitely got the looks in this opulent bright red dress by Christian Dior. Heidi dressed to impress – and demonstrated to all of us that Oscar dresses do not need to be “flowy” to be elegant.
8. Julia Roberts in Valentino, 2001
Another one of the Oscars’ most memorable dresses. Whilst opinions around the world were split on this one, this dress’s unique design got stuck in the minds of all of us.
7. Nicole Kidman in John Galliano for Christian Dior, 1997
Granted, the lipstick might have been a little much, but that hardly mattered when Nicole Kidman made her appearance in this stunning yet simple gold-green dress at the Oscars in 1997.
6. Cate Blanchett in Valentino, 2005
We all know that if it’s Valentino, it’s GOOD. When Cate Blanchett thus made her entrance in this timeless yellow robe with its burgundy belt, it was hardly a surprise to hear whom it was from.
5. Michelle Williams in Vera Wang, 2006
Love it or hate it – but you have to admit that this Vera Wang dress is the epitome of 1920s Hollywood glamour with its yellow color, its frills, its tucks, and of course its train.
4. Beyoncé in House of Dereon, 2009
Who needs pompous skirts when you can wear this beautiful black and gold mermaid gown from Beyoncé’s own creations? With this dress Beyoncé became a living proof that being a curvaceous woman is not only sexy; it is fabulous!
3. Anne Hathaway in Giorgio Armani Prive, 2009
It’s glittery. It’s simple. It’s timeless. And it will forever be one of the most dazzling looks ever seen at the Oscars.
2. Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture, 2008
Another more than memorable dress, this time donned by our Spanish beauty Penelope. The sophisticated drape creates a timeless elegance that makes the actress the runner-up in the Top 10 Oscar Dresses of All Time.
1. Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta, 2010
Neither too much nor too simple, this gown by Oscar de la Renta is the perfect embodiment of all that is Hollywood: The glitz, the glamour, the beauty, and the timeless classiness. A true “Best Oscar Dress of All Time”.
SLIDESHOW: Scan through our selection of the Top 10 Oscar Dresses over the years.
Reach Christine Weitbrecht here.
Subscribe to our weekly e-mail newsletter here.