The Best Dressed A-list stars at the Oscars over the years

Zendaya, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michelle Williams have been some of the best dressed stars at the Oscars in recent years
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It’s the 95th Academy Awards and the Hollywood A-List will be preparing for another show-stopping night. Weeks of hair, skin and body preparation have all been leading up to the biggest night in the awards calendar. It’s all about looking good from head to toe and making sure you don't end up on the worst dressed list. 

The Oscars have given us some iconic and sensational fashion looks over the years and when it comes to putting a list of best dressed together we are seriously spoilt for choice. Peopleworld takes a look back at the best dressed from the red carpet over the years.

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Zendaya - 2022 

At last year's 94th Annual Academy Awards Zendaya opted for a cropped white shirt and full length silver sequin skirt by Valentino. The actress never disappoints when it comes to fashion outfits and seems to always get it right.

 Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood
Zendaya attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood

Lupita Nyong'o - 2018

The actress looked like an Oscar is this stunning one shoulder gold sequin Versace dress with black embellished crossover detail as she attended the 90th Annual Academy. Another example of someone who always looks incredible.

Lupita Nyong’o attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at HollywoodLupita Nyong’o attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood
Lupita Nyong’o attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood

Michelle Williams - 2006 

Michelle wore a mustard yellow Vera Wang dress with V-neck frill detail to the 78th Annual Academy Awards not a usual colour for the Oscars but the actress looked effortlessly elegant and completely pulled it off.

Actress Michelle Williams arrives to the 78th Annual Academy AwardsActress Michelle Williams arrives to the 78th Annual Academy Awards
Actress Michelle Williams arrives to the 78th Annual Academy Awards

Charlize Theron - 2004 

There were so many incredible dresses that Charlize has worn over the years but this one (just) beats them all. The actress attended the 76th Annual Academy Awards wearing a sparkly floor length skin tight backless Gucci dress.

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Actress Charlize Theron attends the 76th Annual Academy Awards Actress Charlize Theron attends the 76th Annual Academy Awards
Actress Charlize Theron attends the 76th Annual Academy Awards

Gwyneth Paltrow - 1999 

Shimmering in a pink satin Ralph Lauren dress, Gwyneth stunned at the 71st Annual Academy Awards. The dress is now iconic as it was the dress she wore the night the actress won Best Actress for the film Shakespeare in Love.

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