70 of the Most Iconic Oscar Gowns of All Time

Every awards season, dozens of gowns roll out onto the red carpet: metallic, sheer, strapless, backless...if a designer can make it, an actress has worn it to the Oscars. But only a few are sartorial standouts to last the ages. From Zendaya's custom Valentino cutout dress in 2021 to Gwyneth Paltrow foreshadowing millennial pink in 1999, here are the most iconic dresses in Oscar history—with more being added every year.

View in Browser  70 of the Most Iconic Oscar Gowns of All Time Every awards season, dozens of gowns roll out onto the red carpet: metallic, sheer, strapless, backless...if a designer can make it, an actress has worn it to the Oscars. But only a few are sartorial standouts to last the ages. From Zendaya's custom Valentino cutout dress in 2021 to Gwyneth Paltrow foreshadowing millennial pink in 1999, here are the most iconic dresses in Oscar history—with more being added every year. READ MORE   Selena Gomez Shares Her Real Feelings About Being Body Shamed and Lupus Diagnosis "I lied." READ MORE   Kourtney Kardashian Replies to Troll Wondering Why She's Not 'Classy' Anymore Mrs. Barker likes her new style. READ MORE Kylie Jenner Wears Wears a Sheer and Satin Dress That Showed Off Her Toned Abs to Hollywood Party Kim, Khloé, and Kris were there, too. READ MORE   Selena Gomez Praises Friend Francia Raisa For Kidney Donation The singer received her donation from her friend in 2017. READ MORE   Millie Bobby Brown Talks About Being Ready For the End of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 starts filming this summer. READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection ELLE.com ©2023 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019