If the Oscars are the most esteemed award ceremony, then what does that say for the outfits that stroll down the red carpet? Well, they have to be bold — so bold and beautiful that we won't forget about them for years to come. That's why we alwayes expect a wide range of princess-worthy trains, deep plunging necklines, and sexy body-con silhouettes. Our favorite stars certainly didn't disappoint us in 2015. Read on to see every stunning arrival from last year, and gear up for an impressively glamorous night ahead.
Emma Stone's yellow-gold Elie Saab gown completely blew us away. From its slices of glittering embellishments to its subtle leg slit, a dress has never been so perfectly elegant and demure. Emma completed her look with satin peep-toe heels and Tiffany jewels, including two rose-cut swirling diamond cuffs.
Lupita may not have been able to twirl in a full, flowing gown like she did at last year's Academy Awards, but she still made our jaws drop when she showed up on the red carpet in a custom Calvin Klein Collection gown adorned with 6,000 pearls! The actress completed her look with gorgeous Chopard jewels.
Jennifer Aniston looked totally sexy in a semisheer Versace dress, complete with one-shouldered detail and a side slit. She accessorized with platinum Fred Leighton jewels.
Reese Witherspoon looked gorgeous in a structured, off-the-shoulder white and black Tom Ford gown. She completed her look with a sparkling bracelet and diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Keira Knightley proved she's a floral goddess in a gorgeous ethereal Valentino gown complete with scripture! She played up the theme of her dress with a dainty jeweled headpiece.
Scarlett, emerald green just may be your new color. If the star's body-con silk Versace number wasn't enough to make your jaw drop, just look at that amazing beaded necklace and Piaget ear cuff! We can't take our eyes off these jewels!
Jennifer Lopez's gorgeous Elie Saab look made for the second princess moment of the night! The star was sexy in a plunging neckline, but in a totally feminine way. We completely admire her for the elegant switch-up. "You can't party in this dress," J Lo said, promising a costume change for the afterparties!
Felicity Jones totally stole the show, embracing the first princess moment of the evening in a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown. She completed her look with jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Lady Gaga opted for a three-piece custom set by Azzedine Alaïa. Her ensemble took over two months to make, and this was the first time the designer had ever been worn on the red carpet!
Sienna Miller wore a gorgeous textured Oscar de la Renta dress, pulling off a navy and black combination flawlessly. Her black satin clutch and simple, delicate Forevermark earrings screamed elegance, along with those felt bow embellishments!
Julianne Moore is clearly a fan of her sequin-embellished, custom white Chanel dress. "Karl Lagerfeld made it for me," she said excitedly on the red carpet. Her look is finished with classic Chopard diamond jewels.
Our mouths dropped when we saw the train of Marion Cotillard's white Dior Haute Couture gown. The actress completed her look with Chopard diamond earrings and a classic clutch.
Kerry Washington opted for one of her favorite labels: Miu Miu! The star rocked an elegant embroidered bustier dress.
Jessica Chastain knows what works for her. The star wore a lovely, flattering navy-blue Givenchy gown with a simple slit and a flash of sparkle. She finished her look with Piaget jewels.
Rosamund Pike brought the heat, showing a slip of leg in a custom lace body-con number by Givenchy. We love how she opted for matching satin sandals — and the scalloped edge of her gown's bodice looks lovely!
Chrissy Teigen looked gorgeous in a powder-blue Zuhair Murad number complete with a superhigh slit and plenty of pearl embellishments. John Legend opted for a spiffy black Gucci tux, letting Chrissy's look shine.
Cate Blanchett made a statement with her Tiffany necklace: a chunky beaded turquoise choker. But that doesn't mean we don't love her stunning black Maison Margiela dress. The actress's style looked totally effortless.
We nodded our heads and said "yes!" when we spotted Naomi Watts on the red carpet. The star always makes smart fashion choices, but we think this eye-catching silver and black Armani gown, which conjured images of a very pretty brick wall, was one of her best.
Gwyneth Paltrow's dress was the epitome of rosy! She opted for a one-shouldered custom dress by Ralph & Russo Couture, completing her look with jaw-dropping pink jewel earrings and Charlotte Olympia heels.
Octavia Spencer pulled back her hair and let her ruffled, off-the-shoulder powder-blue Tadashi Shoji gown take center stage.
The Fifty Shades of Grey star went for a bold Saint Laurent dress, the one-shouldered detail embellished with plenty of shimmer. Dakota played up her dress with Forevermark jewels, a Bally clutch, and silver Bally heels.
Margot Robbie played up a black chiffon Saint Laurent gown with gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels jewels. Complete with a beaded blue tassel, her necklace was created for the Duchess of Windsor in the '30s.
Behati dazzled in a strapless red Armani Couture gown, accessorizing with a beaded choker, earrings, and a simple clutch. Adam Levine followed suit in a sleek Armani tux.
Meryl Streep looked chic and smart in a flattering long black skirt, sleek blazer, and shimmering belt by Lanvin.
Anna Kendrick swept up her hair and let her custom peach Thakoon gown shine, accessorizing with jewels by Norman Silverman Diamonds.
Viola Davis played up her satin off-the-shoulder Zac Posen design with a pearl statement necklace, a diamond cuff, and a gold box clutch.
The red band that cinched Nicole Kidman's sequin-embellished yellow Louis Vuitton gown wasn't the only striking part of her look — her shimmering Harry Winston jewels stunned.
Jamie Chung's embellished Yanina Couture gown was complete with layers of tulle and conjured images of gorgeous midnight fireworks.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum made for a classic black-and-white moment on the red carpet. Channing wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit, and Jenna's embellished Zuhair Murad dress wasn't short on shine!
Chloë Grace Moretz was glowing in a strapless, floral cream Miu Miu gown. From its shimmering champagne band to its pockets and strips of lace, it was all about the little details for the star, who finished with 40 carats of Forevermark diamonds .
Solange Knowles went with a sleek avant-garde look. She matched the red carpet in pants and a turtleneck from Christian Siriano's Fall 2015 collection!
Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne matched one another in deep navy blue on the red carpet, Hannah choosing a feather-embellished gown and Eddie opting for a crisp Alexander McQueen suit.
Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer complemented one another on the red carpet. Anna channeled '70s glamour in a sleek white gown, furry cropped jacket, and long pendant necklace, while Bee looked ethereal in a Dolce & Gabbana dress.
We're thanking Rita Ora for this stunning Oscar-worthy Marchesa dress, complete with gold embellishments and complementing chunky earrings.
Patricia Arquette worked a bold, one-shouldered black-and-white Rosetta Getty gown with strappy black sandals and a classic leather clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo.
Zoe Saldana looked lovely in an elegant blush Atelier Versace gown and a dainty diamond choker necklace.
Jennifer Hudson's gorgeous yellow Romona Keveza gown was played up by emerald jewels.
Louise Roe accented her strapless brushstroke Monique Lhuillier gown with diamond bracelets and metallic Alexandre Birman sandals.
Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch made for one gorgeous couple on the carpet. They went for a golden color scheme of black, white, and red. Sophie chose a Lanvin dress.
Kelly Osbourne met structure with delicate lace in a black Rita Vinieris dress and Sophia Webster shoes.
Oprah Winfrey opted for a body-con beige Vera Wang gown. She played up her lovely design with gold drop earrings.
Jared Leto stood out in powder-blue Givenchy on the red carpet, his crisp suit complete with satin lapels. And, of course, the style star had to finish off his look with clean white loafers.
Melanie Griffith may have let her daughter Dakota Johnson take center stage in bold red, but that's not to say she didn't stun in her sleek, long-sleeved all-black gown.
Robin Roberts shimmered in a sequin-embellished deep-pink gown and complementing drop earrings.
America Ferrera was stunning in a demure teal Jenny Packham gown, cinched at the waist with an embellished belt. She accessorized with matching drop earrings and a Rauwolf box clutch.
Laura Dern was all about metallics in a strapless, studded Alberta Ferretti gown. Her eye-catching Bulgari clutch and jewels were right on theme.
Giuliana Rancic matched the red carpet in a body-hugging Mireille Dagher mermaid gown with floral appliqués. She completed her look with Saint Laurent shoes and Forevermark jewels.
Clearly, blue is Gina Rodriguez's color. The star looked effortless in a satin cobalt Manon Gabard number and a sparkling black clutch. She's participating in Suzy Amis Cameron's Red Carpet Green Dress campaign by wearing a sustainable outfit, too!
Georgina Chapman made a strong case for florals in a beautiful, long-sleeved jacquard Marchesa gown, completing her look with the perfect choker necklace.
Tegan and Sara looked edgy in all-black ensembles on the red carpet. Both ladies completed their looks with patent-leather oxfords.
Karolina Kurkova stood out in a formfitting, strapless white Marchesa dress, completing her look with gorgeous diamond bracelets and earrings.
Faith Hill didn't disappoint in a long-sleeved J. Mendel dress complete with a plunging neckline, which she played up with a stunning pendant necklace.
Zendaya wore an off-the-shoulder white satin gown, playing up the sparkle with a chunky Chopard cuff and pearl Chopard drop earrings.
We love how Kevin Hart made a statement in a white tux contrasted with a black button-down and bow tie.
Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry complemented one another perfectly on the red carpet. Miles wore a deep-navy suit, while Keleigh matched his crisp white button-down in a sexy embellished Lorena Sarbu gown.
Ansel Elgort was another red carpet stunner in a blue suit! One thing's for sure: the Oscars are for colored tuxedos.