While Meryl Streep was in conversation [1] with Chanel about a custom Oscars dress [2], we're glad she went with this Elie Saab Haute Couture number. After all the back and forth about what she might or might not wear, Meryl's deep teal off-the-shoulder design feels like a breath of fresh air. The actress accessorized with a matching Charlotte Olympia purse and Fred Leighton jewels, playing up the beading on her gown just enough. Scroll for an all-angles look at the final star to show up to the Academy Awards. We aren't surprised Meryl pulled a Beyoncé and made us wait — her ensemble is the epitome of elegance, after all.