So I thought I'd take all this waiting time and put it to good use - I've assembled 12 Oscar looks I've totally loved. And I kept it to the Oscars I've actually watched, or else there'd be some Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly thrown in too.
ANGELINA JOLIE (2004)
Before all the Brad Pitt scandaling, Jolie picked a plunging Marc Bouwer halter to slink down the Academy carpet.
RENÉE ZELLWEGER (2001)
Before she garnered buzz for Bridget Jones's Diary, the actress caught our eye in a lemon yellow vintage Jean Deesès dress.
REESE WITHERSPOON (2007)
The newly single star capped off a winning awards-season red-carpet run with this subtly shaded and totally stunning Nina Ricci design.
Before she garnered buzz for Bridget Jones's Diary, the actress caught our eye in a lemon yellow vintage Jean Deesès dress.
REESE WITHERSPOON (2007)
The newly single star capped off a winning awards-season red-carpet run with this subtly shaded and totally stunning Nina Ricci design.
PENÉLOPE CRUZ (2007)
The color, the fit, and that train: With one swoop of her Atelier Versace gown, Cruz set the standard for Oscar fashion.
NICOLE KIDMAN (1997)
Stepping out in a striking chartreuse John Galliano for Dior number helped Kidman step out from then-husband Tom Cruise's shadow.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS (2006)
Williams left her Dawson's Creek days behind when she hit the carpet in a sophisticated mustard Vera Wang and bold red lips.
MARION COTILLARD (2008)
KIM BASINGER (1998)
To pick up her Best Supporting Actress statuette for the '50s-era flick L.A. Confidential, Basinger picked an appropriately retro-chic Escada.
KATE WINSLET (2002)
Red always makes a statement, but Winslet made it one for the ages in this simple Ben de Lisi column set off with a single floral garland.
JULIA ROBERTS (2001)
The pretty woman made old things new again when she wore vintage Valentino to scoop up her Best Actress Oscar for Erin Brockovich. She still owns the dress.
HALLE BERRY (2002)
The Monster's Ball star made Oscar history with her 2002 Best Actress win — and put then unknown designer Elie Saab on the map with this gown and its strategically placed appliques.
ANNE HATHAWAY (2009)
From the twist of her chignon to the swirl of her Armani Privé skirt, Hathaway's look was sterling perfection.
What do you think readers? Did I miss any of your favorites? Who are you excited to see on the red carpet tomorrow night?
The color, the fit, and that train: With one swoop of her Atelier Versace gown, Cruz set the standard for Oscar fashion.
NICOLE KIDMAN (1997)
Stepping out in a striking chartreuse John Galliano for Dior number helped Kidman step out from then-husband Tom Cruise's shadow.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS (2006)
Williams left her Dawson's Creek days behind when she hit the carpet in a sophisticated mustard Vera Wang and bold red lips.
MARION COTILLARD (2008)
She would go on to win best actress, but hours before Cotillard won best dressed in this scaley, yet fashionably gorgeous gown by Jean-Paul Gaultier .
KIM BASINGER (1998)
To pick up her Best Supporting Actress statuette for the '50s-era flick L.A. Confidential, Basinger picked an appropriately retro-chic Escada.
KATE WINSLET (2002)
Red always makes a statement, but Winslet made it one for the ages in this simple Ben de Lisi column set off with a single floral garland.
JULIA ROBERTS (2001)
The pretty woman made old things new again when she wore vintage Valentino to scoop up her Best Actress Oscar for Erin Brockovich. She still owns the dress.
HALLE BERRY (2002)
The Monster's Ball star made Oscar history with her 2002 Best Actress win — and put then unknown designer Elie Saab on the map with this gown and its strategically placed appliques.
ANNE HATHAWAY (2009)
From the twist of her chignon to the swirl of her Armani Privé skirt, Hathaway's look was sterling perfection.
What do you think readers? Did I miss any of your favorites? Who are you excited to see on the red carpet tomorrow night?
