It’s the start of a New Year, and with that comes award season, namely the Oscars. Hollywood darlings all dressed up to the nines in fabulous designer garb that the glitz and the glamour gets us all so overwhelmed and starry eyed. It’s also the season that dictates whats going to be in fashion. Last year saw the rise in nude toned garments just because all the divas on the red carpet chose flesh tone gowns. There are many Oscar best dressed lists on the internet, but Sue Castellino’s is a Top 10 list of women who are always in style at the Oscars.
At No. 1 – Anne Hathaway. She always brings a sense of grace and sophistication to her Oscar looks. This Armani Prive gown made her look better than the actual award.
No. 2 – Hilary Swank, is a knock out in all her daring dresses. Yet, none as stunning as the Guy Laroche dress that showed off her curves and bare back.
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No 3 – Penelope Cruz, has a very elegant style on the red carpet. This Versace gown with the delicate pleating on the bodice and full textured skirt, added to her impeccable taste.
At No 4 – Nicole Kidman. One of the few w
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omen who always gets it right. Her usual ethereal style turned scorching hot when she wore this red Balenciaga dress.
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No 5 –Meryl Streep, has had her fair share of red carpet appearances and Oscar nominations. She took a chance on Chris March from Project Runway to create this white ensemble. The result was this classy , chic and timeless dress, a great homage to the lady herself.
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No. 6 – Amy Adams, new to the red carpet, but a definite style child. Her green Proenza Schouler dress with vintage gold bag screamed glamour and was the perfect offset to her red hair.
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No. 7 – Audrey Hepburn, a style icon in her own right. This Hubert de Givenchy dress highlights her best assets, her toned arms and tiny waist. Along with her pixie haircut made her the unusual but stylish red carpet actress of those years.
No. 8 – Halle Berry is always the sexiest actress at the Oscars. This Elie Saab dress made her look that extra bit special on her big night as she won the best actress award for the first time.
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No. 9 – Michelle Williams, late Heath Ledger‘s wife, knows how to dress to impress. She brings yellow to the red carpet in a feminine Vera Wang dress. Her bold taste in colour and fashion makes her someone to look out for.
No 10 – Jennifer Lopez, always makes a style statement and is not new to looking fabulous at the Oscars. Her Grecian Marchesa dress with short bob and mega watt smile oozes fashion icon status.
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