A head-to-toe embellished dress can easily go overboard, but when combined with a muted nude, the end result can be extremely elegent. Case in point: Sarah Paulson in Elie Saab and Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive.
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Best Cape
Nothing beats a quality red carpet cape like the gorgeous, mini one that draped over Kate Hudson's Atelier Versace gown.
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Most Poised
An 18-time Oscar nominee, Meryl Streep is an Academy Awards veteran. Her flowly, two-toned Lanvin dress spoke to how comfortable the actress is on the red carpet.
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Most Flattering Makeup
From her flawless skin and rosy cheeks, to her flattering, deep lip and lucious lashes, Kerry Washington's beauty look brought out her best features without looking overdone.
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Least Likely To Forget It's March
The early showers that threatened to soak tonight's ceremony certainly didn't put a damper on Chrissy Teigen. She stood out on the red carpet in a bright, floral Monique Lhuillier dress that screamed spring.
