50 Outrageous Oscars Looks You'll Have to See to Believe

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The red carpet at the Oscars is arguably one of the biggest nights for both fashion and film. It's a time for guests, especially the nominees, to show off their style, choosing gowns or suits that'll command the room's attention. Stars like Rachel McAdams and Jennifer Garner know a little something about this, having earned As for their past Oscars gowns.

On the other end of the spectrum, though, sometimes a star's outfit can leave us scratching our heads. If you can't recall any "OMG" dress moments off the top of your head, let us refresh your memory. Ahead, we've rounded up 50 questionable red carpet looks dating back to the late '80s.

Kelly Ripa, 2018

Wearing Christian Siriano.

St. Vincent, 2018

Wearing Saint Laurent.

Rita Moreno, 2018

Wearing Jose Moreno.

Heidi Klum, 2016

Wearing Marchesa.

Lady Gaga, 2015

Wearing Azzedine Alaïa.

Zoe Saldana, 2010

Wearing Givenchy Couture.

Whoopi Goldberg, 2009

Dolly Parton, 2006

Renée Zellweger, 2005

Melanie Griffith, 2005

Uma Thurman, 2004

Wearing Christian Lacroix.

Sandra Bullock, 2004

Wearing Oscar de la Renta.

Diane Keaton, 2004

Wearing Ralph Lauren.

Hilary Swank, 2003

Wearing Christian Dior.

Gwyneth Paltrow, 2002

Wearing Alexander McQueen.

Halle Berry, 2002

Wearing Elie Saab.

Faith Hill, 2002

Juliette Binoche, 2001

Bjork, 2001

Wearing Marjan Pejoski.

Angelina Jolie, 2001

Kate Hudson, 2001

Tyra Banks, 2000

South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone, 2000

Meryl Streep, 2000

Uma Thurman, 1999

Celine Dion, 1999

Madonna, 1998

Wearing Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Jada Pinkett Smith, 1997

Diane Keaton, 1995

Edy Williams, 1995

Sharon Stone, 1995

Lizzy Gardiner, 1995

Whoopi Goldberg, 1993

Daryl Hannah, 1992

Juliette Lewis, 1992

Geena Davis, 1992

Julia Roberts, 1991

Kim Basinger, 1990

Daryl Hannah, 1990

Demi Moore, 1989

Geena Davis, 1989

Helena Bonham Carter, 1988

Cher, 1988

Audrey Hepburn, 1988

Wearing Givenchy.

Jennifer Grey, 1988

Helena Bonham Carter, 1987

Cher, 1986

Bette Midler, 1982

Cher, 1974

Barbra Streisand, 1969

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