Most iconic dresses in Oscar history

This dress immortalized Audrey Hepburn's classic elegance and her iconic alliance with designer Hubert de Givenchy. She wore it when accepting her Oscar for Best Actress for 'Roman Holiday', solidifying her status as a style icon.

This dress represents classic Hollywood glamour and was worn by Grace Kelly when she won the Oscar for 'The Country Girl'. Its sophistication and color made it unforgettable in Oscar fashion history.

This daring ensemble marked a before and after on the Oscar red carpet due to its boldness and unexpected transparencies. Barbra Streisand wore it when winning her first Oscar, defying the fashion conventions of the era.

Cher defied red carpet fashion norms with her eccentric and dramatic style, especially with this daring dress. She wore it when winning the Oscar for 'Moonstruck', solidifying her reputation as an icon of transgressive fashion.

This daring chartreuse dress is considered a look that changed the red carpet, marking a before and after for Haute Couture at the Oscars. Its originality and color made it instantly memorable.

This pastel pink taffeta dress became one of the symbols of late nineties glamour. Gwyneth Paltrow wore it when receiving the Oscar for Best Actress, solidifying her image as a Hollywood princess.

Considered one of the most iconic and elegant dresses of all time, this vintage Valentino was worn by Julia Roberts when accepting her Oscar. Its two-tone design and history made it unforgettable.

Halle Berry made history as the first African-American actress to win the Best Actress Oscar, and this dress was etched into Hollywood's annals. Its striking design and cultural significance make it one of the most remembered and meaningful, re-affirmed by its recent revival in an Elie Saab show.

This nude-colored 'slip dress' with a V-neckline and crystal embroidery represented elegance and sensuality at its finest. Charlize Theron wore it when winning the Oscar, solidifying her glamorous image on the red carpet.

This elegant navy blue dress, seemingly simple from the front, revealed a spectacular open back, becoming one of her most successful appearances. Hilary Swank wore it when collecting her statuette, leaving a memorable image.

This black dress with a side slit that exposed her leg went viral due to Angelina Jolie's pose. The design served eternally as a reference for dresses with slits, setting a trend on the red carpet.

This strapless design became iconic not only for its beauty but also for the actress's memorable fall when tripping over it. Jennifer Lawrence wore it when going up to collect her Oscar, creating an unforgettable moment.

This sky-blue dress brought joy back to the red carpet and lived up to Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar win. Its vibrant color and elegant design made her stand out, solidifying her as a style icon.

This golden dress with an old Hollywood-inspired silhouette was the most praised of the ceremony. Emma Stone wore it when lifting the Oscar for Best Actress, marking Tisci's last creation for Givenchy and a pinnacle moment in fashion.

This black dress, accompanied by the legendary Tiffany & Co. yellow diamond, became a tribute to Audrey Hepburn. It was one of the most anticipated and powerful looks of the night, solidifying Lady Gaga as a style icon.

This elegant Dior dress was not only beautiful but also contained a powerful feminist message by including the names of overlooked female directors. Natalie Portman wore it, turning it into a fashion statement with purpose.

Zendaya steals the spotlight on every red carpet, and this look was majestic and mythical, solidifying her status as a style icon. Her stunning fluorescent yellow dress with Bulgari diamonds was unforgettable.

This stunning white satin dress, simple yet impactful, stood out on the Oscar 2026 red carpet. Gwyneth Paltrow wore it, once again demonstrating her timeless elegance and ability to capture attention.