The 20 Most Memorable Oscars Dresses Ever

We're at the tail end of a jam-packed awards season, with the grand finale—the Oscars, duh—just a few days away. We can't wait to see what our favorite nominees wear—Jennifer Lawrence will surely choose one of Raf Simons' finest designs for Dior, while we expect to see Anne Hathaway in a ravishing Valentino creation, or perhaps an avant-garde Givenchy.

With our pre-Academy Awards anticipation at a boiling point, we thought it a prime time to take a look back at some of the most memorable Oscars looks from years past. Click through to peep some gowns that made a major impact—for better or worse.


Hilary Swank in Guy Laroche, 2005

Business in the front, party in the back—and perfectly fit for any Million Dollar Baby.

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