For the fashion-obsessed, an award ceremony is not about who wins the trophy, but who wore the best dress. On Sunday, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will present us with a fresh batch of honorable movie mentions and more importantly, red-hot red carpet looks. Before this weekend's SAG Awarads action kicks off, let's look back at the megawatt stars — and the gowns they wore — in retrospective detail.
From Lupita Nyong'o eye-catching blue dress at the 2014 awards to Emma Stone's embroidered Alexander McQueen gown from 2017, we've got the infamous, the fabulous, and the truly unforgettable. Keep reading for our collection of the most memorable SAGs style moments.
Yara looked fierce and sophisticated in this custom Ralph Lauren Collection jumpsuit.
Emma turned heads with this embellished corset-dress combo from Alexander McQueen.
Kerry exudes glamour in this white, sequined Roberto Cavalli dress.
Looking like a modern-day princess in a Dior dress and jewelry.
The actress brought a shock of color to the carpet in a purple Erdem gown.
Lupita played with print and color in a gorgeous Elie Saab gown.
Jennifer Lawrence turned things up a notch in 2014 in a shimmering Dior Haute Couture design.
Michelle Dockery took the plunge in her dynamic J. Mendel gown.
Sofia Vergara looked sultry in her curve-hugging Donna Karan Atelier gunmetal sequined gown.
Lupita Nyong'o stood out in Gucci's turquoise silk crepe column gown.
Kerry Washington stood out in a two piece Prada outfit.
No scandals here. Kerry's white, strapless Rodarte gown was fit for royalty.
Now this is what a member of the fashion police looks like. Kelly Osbourne wore a black Jenny Packham gown at last year's awards.
Jessica's bright red strapless gown, created by Alexander McQueen, looked great with her red hair — and even better against last year's red carpet.
Marion looked marvelous in a strapless blue-and-white gown from Dior.
Emma Stone channeled Old Hollywood glamour in Alexander McQueen.
Dianna Agron complemented her fuchsia Carolina Herrera gown with a braided updo.
Stacy Keibler, pictured with George Clooney, opted for a black Marchesa number.
Mad Men star January Jones chose a black and gold Carolina Herrera gown for the 2011 awards.
The Hunger Games star chose a shocking pink Oscar de la Renta gown to walk the 2011 awards' red carpet.
Natalie Portman showed off her growing belly in a pretty Azzaro gown in 2011.
Newcomer Hailee Steinfeld wore a colorfully striped Prada gown in 2011.
Sandra Bullock wore a streamlined Alexander McQueen in 2010.
Meryl Streep was one of our favorites in 2010 — color-injected and totally chic.
Diane Kruger nailed it in a vintage-inspired Jason Wu gown in 2010.
Kate Hudson went totally sexy — and backless — in Pucci at the 2010 awards.
Freida Pinto wowed in a periwinkle-hued Marchesa gown in '09. To accessorize, she wore Bally heels and held a sweet Roger Vivier clutch.
Evan Rachel Wood pulled off the Old Hollywood vibe effortlessly in a dark teal Monique Lhuillier gown in 2009.
Kate Winslet vamped it up in a body-con Narciso Rodriguez gown in '09.
Anne Hathaway chose a white Azzaro column gown and Christian Louboutin pumps for the 2009 awards.
Amy Adams wore a ruffled strapless gown for the awards in 2009.
Emily Blunt chose a slinky, silver sequined gown in 2009.
Debra Messing worked a gold column dress and dramatic neckline in 2008.
For the 2008 awards, America Ferrera slipped into a charcoal-gray Monique Lhuillier gown — and we're totally in love with the lacy, jeweled one-shoulder detail. To finish the look, she wore Jimmy Chool heels.
Kate Beckinsale wore a canary-yellow strapless design in '08.
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo wore a sculpted, strapless silver dress from designer Nina Ricci with Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps at the 2008 SAG Awards.
January Jones showed off her affinity for bold red carpet gowns in 2008.
Jennifer Hudson opted for a sultry, curve-hugging, embellished gown in '07.
Diane Kruger, per usual, smoldered in an asymmetrical, shimmery gold gown in '07.
Reese Witherspoon was sweet and chic in black and white at the 2006 awards.
Amy Adams went quirky-chic in 2006 in a bow-tied, sheer black gown.
Sarah Jessica Parker went black and white with a pop of red in 2003.
Halle Berry went for a perky pink with a sexy neckline in 2003.
Keri Russell kept it minimalist, plus a bold red lip, in '02.
Kate Hudson chose a strappy little dress and a flower for her hair in 2001.
Kate Winslet suited up in a leather halter (that reminded us of an Angelina Jolie look) in 2001.
The ladies of Sex and the City, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kristin Davis, showed off their individual style — and, for SJP, her supertoned abs — at the SAG Awards in '01.
Chloë Sevigny showed off a bright floral print on the red carpet in 2000.
Cate Blanchett looked absolutely ethereal in a ladylike, lacy sheath in 1999.
Angie Harmon kept it simple in a floor-length halter gown in '99.
Angelina Jolie opted for an off-the-shoulder white gown back in her blond days in '99.