What the Stars Could (and Should!) Wear to the Oscars

We're overwhelmed by how amazing this red carpet season has been — hello, Lupita Nyong'o! But whether it's newbies or old pros like Cate Blanchett, it's an exceptionally stylish group of stars turning up at this year's Academy Awards on March 2. We couldn't help ourselves, we just had to play stylist for some of them (who is going to turn down the chance to look at gowns?). See if you agree with our choices, and offer your own picks in the comments. May the best gown, er, actress win!

Lupita Nyong'o: Best Supporting Actress Nominee
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Lupita Nyong'o: Best Supporting Actress Nominee

It's hard to believe, but this will be the star's first trip to the Oscars. She's nailed it all season long in high-profile designs that she's made totally her own. Vivid color, bold prints, and bare shoulders seem to be her signatures, but on Hollywood's biggest night, who will she choose?

Lupita Nyong'o: Carolina Herrera Fall 2014
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Lupita Nyong'o: Carolina Herrera Fall 2014

Lupita Nyong'o: Donna Karan Fall 2014
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Lupita Nyong'o: Donna Karan Fall 2014

Lupita Nyong'o: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2014
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Lupita Nyong'o: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2014

Jennifer Lawrence: Best Supporting Actress Nominee
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Jennifer Lawrence: Best Supporting Actress Nominee

OK, we know, we know. Jennifer Lawrence will probably wear Dior for her second nomination in a row, but it's not like that's a bad thing! Although she wears Raf Simons's designs for the house beautifully, we have some other ideas for her just in case she wants to really shock us.

Jennifer Lawrence: Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Jennifer Lawrence: Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2014

Jennifer Lawrence: Emilio Pucci Spring 2014
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Jennifer Lawrence: Emilio Pucci Spring 2014

Julia Roberts: Best Supporting Actress Nominee
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Julia Roberts: Best Supporting Actress Nominee

We've loved seeing Julia on the red carpet this year — it's a rare treat. And she's gone from buttoned-up Dolce & Gabbana to flowing Juan Carlos Obando to short and sexy Elie Saab. Did we mention that surprise pink Valentino jumpsuit? We just know we want her to bring the drama, and that's why she's getting our nod for this year's Oscars cape.

Julia Roberts: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Julia Roberts: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2014

Julia Roberts: Naeem Khan Fall 2014
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Julia Roberts: Naeem Khan Fall 2014

Julia Roberts: Zac Posen Fall 2014
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Julia Roberts: Zac Posen Fall 2014

Cate Blanchett: Best Actress Nominee
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Cate Blanchett: Best Actress Nominee

Cate the great! Who has a more electrifying run at the Oscars? We expect nothing short of high drama, haute couture, and something we'll be swooning over for years and years to come.

Cate Blanchett: Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2014

Cate Blanchett: Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2014

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Cate Blanchett: Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Cate Blanchett: Giorgio Armani Privé Haute Couture Spring 2014

Amy Adams: Best Actress Nominee
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Amy Adams: Best Actress Nominee

The American Hustle actress may have the most feminine style of any of the nominees, sweeping from her famously princessy Oscar de la Renta gown at last year's Oscars to this sweet fuchsia Roland Mouret this year. We hope we can count on Amy for a true ballgown moment.

Amy Adams: Carolina Herrera Fall 2014
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Amy Adams: Carolina Herrera Fall 2014

Amy Adams: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2014
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Amy Adams: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2014

Amy Adams: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Amy Adams: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2014

Sandra Bullock: Best Actress Nominee
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Sandra Bullock: Best Actress Nominee

We're sure that Sandra already feels the Gravity of her dress choice (we had to!), but she has such a proven track record of picking dresses that flatter her forever-fit physique and beautiful face. She's branched into uncharted color territory this past year, and we're loving on it her! But we couldn't blame her if she stuck with her perennial favorite of black either.

Sandra Bullock: Marchesa Fall 2014
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Sandra Bullock: Marchesa Fall 2014

Sandra Bullock: J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014

Sandra Bullock: J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014

Courtesy of J. Mendel

Sandra Bullock: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2014
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Sandra Bullock: Monique Lhuillier Fall 2014

Anne Hathaway: Presenter
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Anne Hathaway: Presenter

Honoring the tradition of the previous year's winner returning to present in her category, we'll see Hathaway back at the Oscars after last year's much buzzed-about Prada. Will she stick with sweet and girlie, or will we see her continue to embrace her new, more tomboyish red carpet style? Will she wear Valentino to make up for her last-minute change in 2013, or will she pick another house? So many questions. Anne, feel free to let us in on the answers.

Anne Hathaway: Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Anne Hathaway: Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2014

Anne Hathaway: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2014
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Anne Hathaway: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2014

Anne Hathaway: Saint Laurent Fall 2014
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Anne Hathaway: Saint Laurent Fall 2014

She's been wearing an awful lot of pantsuits lately . . .