[PHOTOS] Oscars 2015: The 10 best dresses ever

 

The Oscars are the culmination of a solid two month award season and of course the best thing about them is arguably always the red carpet.
Actors and actresses alike take to the Hollywood boulevard in the most glamorous couture creations that will always guarantee a jaw drop or two.
This infographic by Big Group, updated with the 2014 gown from Cate Blanchett after her Best Actress win, showcases the beautiful gowns worn by the winners since 1929.

Oscar Dresses

The 70 dresses feature some of the most prestigious designers in the world with several standouts from recent memory such as Halle Berry's Elie Saab creation, Hilary Swank's backless navy blue Guy Laroche, Julia Roberts monochrome Valentino and Gwyneth Paltrow's pink Ralph Lauren.
Of course Cher's ridiculously wacky costume can't be missed off as well as Elizabeth Taylor and the more demure likes of Audrey Hepburn and Gracy Kelly.

Oscars dresses throughout the years

As The Oscars approach it's a stressful time for stylists and their clients as they come to the big decision of what to wear.
With fingers crossed they don't pull a last-minute switch a la Anne Hathaway and appear regal and beautiful like Lupita Nyong'o last year, stars across the board will be hoping to march on to all the best dressed lists.
Here we take a look at the 10 best dresses at The Oscars over the years:

Audrey Hepburn in Edith Head/Givenchy (1954)

 

In what could be described as classic Audrey Hepburn style, the actress picked up her award in a white ankle length dress nipped in at the waist with a high neck.

Grace Kelly in Edith Head/Givenchy (1955)

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Perhaps following in the style of her peer, Grace Kelly sported the same designer as Audrey choosing a mint green floor-length confection with a bustle at the back.

Elizabeth Taylor in Christian Dior (1961)

 

The flawless queen of Old Hollywood, Elizabeth Taylor chose a Christian Dior ankle length dress featuring a lemon yellow top, a rose-belted waist and a floral ball-gown skirt.

Cher in Bob Mackie (1986)

 

For the Oscars this was actual craziness. Cher rocked up in what could only possibly described as a peacock on her head revealing tons of flesh in her see-through custom costume.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph Lauren (1999)

 

We all remember Gwyneth Paltrow's Barbie pink Ralph Lauren gown and her blubbery speech when she received her reward. What stood out about this dress was the thin spaghetti straps and that slicked back do that showcased those jewels.

Julia Roberts in Valentino (2001)

 

Sporting vintage Valentino for her 2001 win for Erin Brokovich, Julia Roberts looked like she belonged in the 1940s with her classic chignon and monochrome column dress. Definitely one of the most iconic Oscars dress ever.

Halle Berry in Elie Saab (2002)

 

Another iconic dress that will be forever associated with Halle Berry. Very risque for the prestigious awards, but if you're going big you may as well be remembered for this beautiful Elie Saab creation for which Halle picked up the first ever Best Actress award won by a black actress.

Hilary Swank in Guy Laroche (2005)

 

It was all party in the back for Hilary Swank in her navy Guy Laroche gown when she won her second Best Actress award for Millioin Dollar Baby.

Marion Cotillard in Jean Paul Gaultier (2008)

 

A firm favourite in recent Oscars history, Marion Cotillard's mermaid-inspired gown by Jean Paul Gaultier is a shining example of exquisite craftmanship.

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior (2013)

 

Who could possibly forget Jennifer Lawrence in her blush pink voluminous Christian Dior gown in 2013. The designer was picked early on due to her brand spanking new contract with the brand but it was all down to exactly which dress she would wear and this jaw-dropping creation won hands down.

Oscar Dresses infographic by Big Group