Oscars 2021 Red Carpet Fashion: See What the Stars Wore 

Fashion’s finest! This awards season has been untraditional to say the least, but the stars put their best stiletto-clad foot forward for the 2021 Oscars, dressing up in their most dramatic looks yet.

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The 93rd Annual Academy Awards had a more traditional layout than other shows this year, with some stars attending IRL at either Union Station in L.A. or Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. And you know what that means? A formal red carpet!

Celebs got dressed to the nines, bringing out their best glam for fashion’s biggest night. The Oscars even enforced a formal dress code — no sweatpants allowed!

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“We’re aiming for a fusion of Inspiration and Aspirational, which in actual words means formal is totally cool if you want to go there, but casual is really not,” producers Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins said in a March 2021 formal letter.

The stars certainly got the message, as they served up some serious style, major glitz and top-notch glam!

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From Maria Bakalova's princess-inspired Louis Vuitton gown to Carey Mulligan's sequin Valentino number, the 2021 Oscars was filled with the most fabulous fashion we’ve seen so far this year.

White was a huge trend at the Oscars, with Viola Davis showing up in custom Alexander McQueen dress, Tiara Thomas in a custom Jovana Louis suit and Diane Warren in a Valentino menswear-inspired suit (with a sequin turtleneck!).

To see all the looks straight from the red carpet and your favorite celebs dressed in couture, keep scrolling!

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Fashion’s finest! This awards season has been untraditional to say the least, but the stars put their best stiletto-clad foot forward for the 2021 Oscars, dressing up in their most dramatic looks yet.

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The 93rd Annual Academy Awards had a more traditional layout than other shows this year, with some stars attending IRL at either Union Station in L.A. or Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. And you know what that means? A formal red carpet!

Celebs got dressed to the nines, bringing out their best glam for fashion’s biggest night. The Oscars even enforced a formal dress code — no sweatpants allowed!

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“We’re aiming for a fusion of Inspiration and Aspirational, which in actual words means formal is totally cool if you want to go there, but casual is really not,” producers Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins said in a March 2021 formal letter.

The stars certainly got the message, as they served up some serious style, major glitz and top-notch glam!

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From Maria Bakalova's princess-inspired Louis Vuitton gown to Carey Mulligan's sequin Valentino number, the 2021 Oscars was filled with the most fabulous fashion we’ve seen so far this year.

White was a huge trend at the Oscars, with Viola Davis showing up in custom Alexander McQueen dress, Tiara Thomas in a custom Jovana Louis suit and Diane Warren in a Valentino menswear-inspired suit (with a sequin turtleneck!).

To see all the looks straight from the red carpet and your favorite celebs dressed in couture, keep scrolling!

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In custom a Chanel Haute Couture mermaid-style dress, which featured metallic lace, a low back and jeweled buttons down the center. She accessorized the look with Chanel fine jewelry. 

In a yellow custom Valentino gown, Jimmy Choo heels and 183.3 carats of Bulgari diamonds. 

In a red Armani gown, which featured a dramatic ball skirt and plunging neckline. 

In a custom white Alexander McQueen dress with a silk skirt and Forevermark jewels. 

 

In a red ombré Christian Dior gown, which she accessorized with pendant earrings. 

In a red midi-length gown and pendant earrings. 

In a hot pink gown. 

In a black and white Oscar de la Renta gown with a feather ball skirt and Pomellato jewels. 

In a black and gray Tony Ward gown with an asymmetrical pattern, Ana Khouri earrings and Vhernier and Ana Khouri rings. 

In a purple chiffon Dolce & Gabbana gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline and bow detail. She accessorized the look with Ridano rings. 

In a burgundy mermaid style gown with a velour jacket. 

In a red Alberta Ferretti gown with a large bow in the back and thigh-high slit, which she paired with a lip-shaped clutch and Chopard jewels. 

In a custom Dundas purple beaded jumpsuit, which she paired with Chopard jewels. 

In a custom Louis Vuitton blue gown with intricate beading, structured shoulders and a plunging neckline. She accessorized the look with Forevermark jewels. 

 

In a pale pink custom Gucci gown with a sweetheart neckline. 

In a gold Vera Wang gown made of metal and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

In a custom white Louis Vuitton, which featured scattered white crystals and a plunging neckline. The tulle ball skirt was created with a total of 300 meters of fabric. She paired the gown with Moussaieff jewelry. 

In a gold Valentino sequin strapless gown, which featuring a full ball skirt and torso cut out, and Sophia Webster shoes. 

In a Zuhair Murad black taffeta ballgown with a leg slit and waist-defining bow detail. 

In a black Gucci gown with red fringe detailing, which she paired with an aorta-shaped clutch. 

In a ruffled Gucci gown with a green and pink floral pattern. 

In a sequin crop top and white ball skirt. 

In a custom Jovana Louis 3-piece suit with feather detailing and a lariat diamond necklace. 

In a red Stella McCartney gown with a plunging neckline and Anita Ko jewels. 

In black pants and yellow jacket with pastel pink detailing.

In a black gown, featuring a cinched waist and pockets, which she paired with a Roger Vivier clutch. 

In Armani Privé tunic and pants, with 33-carat pear shape diamond and platinum pendant earring by Kwait. 

In A Vivienne Westwood for RCGD in collaboratin with Tencel jacquard-print gown and Sophia Webster velvet platform heels. 

In a red gown with ruffle detailing. 

In an orange Atelier Versace gown, Stuart Weitzman pumps and Harry Winston jewels. 

In a white Valentino suit with a sequin turtleneck. 

In a black off-the-shoulder gown (with pockets!). 

In a maroon gown with a cowl neckline. 

 

In a black off-the-shoulder gown with crystal embellishments.

In a black ADEAM gown with a puff sleeve, which she paired with a gold belt. 

In a gold and black pinstripe suit.