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The best Oscar outfits ever worn on the red carpet

We've rounded up the most dreamy and disastrous dresses ever to hit the red carpet...

The Oscars is a time where A-Listers well and truly try and outdo each other in the fashion department. From that swan dress to Jennifer Lawrence's huge Dior gown, we chart the best Oscars outfits (and the most memorable) to ever walk the red carpet.

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Best Oscars outfits: Scarlett Johansson, 2020

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Scarlett Johansson absolutely nailed it on the 2020 red carpet in this sexy situation.

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Best Oscars outfits: Gemma Chan, 2019

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Gemma's iconic 2019 dress will forever live rent-free in our heads. And. It. Has. Pockets.

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Best Oscars outfits: Saoirse Ronan, 2018

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Sometimes simplicity is key, and we're very into this Calvin Klein sheath dress worn by Saoirse Ronan. The matching shoes are the icing on the cake.

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Best Oscars outfits: Cate Blanchett, 2016

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This dress makes us think of fairies and happiness.

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Best Oscars outfits: Scarlett Johansson, 2017

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Not everyone was feeling this floaty, scarf-inspired gown that Scarlett belted with a studded black number.

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Best Oscars outfits: Emma Stone, 2017

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Emma won an Oscar for La La Land, and won our hearts with this Givenchy Haute Couture dress. OBSESSED.

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Best Oscars outfits: Kate Winslet, 2016

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In 2016 we almost let Kate Winslet off her dress because she arrived arm in arm with Leo.

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Best Oscars outfits: Jennifer Hudson, 2015

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This yellow number from Jennifer Hudson is so complementary. Simple yet stylish, we are a big fan of Jen's 2015 Oscars look.

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Best Oscars outfits: Cameron Diaz, 1998

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We love you Cameron, we do. But not everyone was feeling your 1998 look.

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Best Oscars outfits: Margot Robbie, 2016

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Margot Robbie dressed like an Oscar for the 2016 awards and we love every inch of it.

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Best Oscars outfits: Lady Gaga, 2015

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We can always rely on Lady Gaga to bring the drama, and that she did with these red leather gloves.

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Best Oscars outfits: Rosamund Pike, 2015

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No words.

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Best Oscars outfits: Lupita Nyong'o, 2014

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This pretty princess look made Lupita Nyong'o one of the best dressed on the 2014 red carpet.

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Best Oscars outfits: Jennifer Lawrence, 2013

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So what? She tripped up the stairs, we'd give anything to wear J-Law's Dior gown from the 2013 Oscars.

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Best Oscars outfits: Jennifer Lopez, 2012

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This dress is like a work of actual art.

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Best Oscars outfits: Naomi Watts, 2006

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Naomi Watts has most definitely learned from her fashion mistakes since this 2006 look.

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Best Oscars outfits: Mila Kunis, 2011

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Mila Kunis wore this lavender number to the 2011 awards.

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Best Oscars outfits: Charlize Theron, 2010

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Charlize is an Oscars red carpet icon so this 2010 look was a bit out of the ordinary.

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Best Oscars outfits: Anne Hathaway, 2009

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Anne's dreamy dress by Armani Privé worked because it was unfussy but fabulous, ticking all the Oscars boxes. More please!

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Best Oscars outfits: Jessica Alba, 2008

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Dressing a baby bump can be tricky at the best of times (let alone at the Oscars!) but in '08 Jess did a masterclass in maternity wear with the help of Marchesa.

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