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Countdown to the Oscars: See Every Stylish Preparty Moment

February 24, 2013 by Melody Nazarian

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Countdown to the Oscars: See Every Stylish Preparty Moment

If you think the Oscars festivities are limited to this evening, then you are in for a treat: this weekend has been filled with standout red-carpet appearances. To kick off the celebrations, Nicole Richie, Miranda Kerr, and Heidi Klum celebrated at QVC's pre-Oscars bash in equally glamorous ensembles on Friday night. At yesterday's Montblanc and UNICEF pre-Oscars brunch, Rosario Dawson, Hilary Swank, and Emmy Rossum showed off beautiful black-and-white looks. And most recently, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Lawrence rocked chic black ensembles at the Weinstein pre-Oscars bash, while Jessica Chastain and Kate Bosworth stepped out in Chanel for the label's fifth annual pre-Oscars dinner. Click through to see every star-studded style moment before the big show.

For the Chanel dinner, Jessica Chastain chose a white Chanel silk-pleated dress, complete with a crisscross jewel-encrusted neckline, from the Haute Couture Spring '13 collection.

Kate Bosworth stepped out at the Chanel pre-Oscars dinner wearing an ultrastructured pink Chanel dress, and like Chastain's, it's also from the Haute Couture Spring '13 collection.

True to her edgier personal style, January Jones donned a black Chanel Resort '13 sweater with black pants from the Fall '12 collection at the Chanel dinner.

Poppy Delevingne opted for a bit of sparkle by way of a strapless green, navy, and white sequined Chanel Spring '13 dress for the label's fifth annual pre-Oscars dinner.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stunned in vertical stripes — a black-and-white Spring '13 Chanel jumpsuit to be exact — at the Chanel dinner.

At the Chanel dinner, Rose Byrne stepped out in a mod-inspired black-and-silver Chanel minidress — certainly one of the evening's more playful ensembles — and paired it with white accents.

Lily Collins wore a Chanel navy-and-pink tweed shorts jumpsuit and vest, which offered a modern take on the label's signature tweedy looks, at the Chanel dinner.

At the Chanel dinner, Zoë Kravitz went sheer and sexy in a see-through black Chanel minidress, pairing the revealing LBD with an equally dark lip color.

Bella Heathcote chose a floral chiffon dress from Chanel's Spring '13 collection, which proved flirty and feminine, at the label's pre-Oscars dinner.

Rachel Zoe shimmered in a black embellished gown and cropped jacket, striking the right mix of bohemian quirk and all-out glamour at the Chanel dinner.

Felicity Jones covered up in a sophisticated black-and-white dress from the Chanel Spring '13 collection for the Chanel dinner. We love the contrast in stark hues, but most of all, we love the sexy front slit.

For the Chanel pre-Oscars dinner, Anna Karenina star Alicia Vikander wore a black blouse from Chanel's Spring '13 collection, then paired it with slick, dark-gray jeans — casual but chic.

Ginnifer Goodwin evoked a subtle nautical vibe via this navy double-breasted Chanel shorts suit, keeping everything else minimal save for her bold red lip, at the Chanel dinner.

Alice Eve went the brighter route at the Chanel pre-Oscars dinner, wearing a colorblocked, long-sleeved dress with equally colorful heels.

While most the attendees stuck with black, Nina Dobrev surprised in a beautiful embellished fit-and-flare dress at Weinstein's pre-Oscars event.

Kerry Washington's asymmetrical LBD was anything but boring at the Weinstein Company's pre-Oscars party.

Jennifer Lawrence took the menswear route in a black and white tuxedo-style vest, paired with loose-fitting trousers, finished with t-strap sandals and a gold cuff at the Weinstein preparty.

Salma Hayek showed off her figure in a formfitting little black lace dress with embellished collar at the Weinstein fete.

A view of the sexy detailing on the back of Salma's dress at the Weinstein pre-Oscars party.

Emmy Rossum also went with black for the Weinstein affair. She chose a sleeveless leather minidress, which she matched with strappy sandals and a green clutch.

Jessica Hart wore a green lace jumpsuit at a private reception for Mario Testino.

Miley Cyrus continued her punk-rock styling streak in plaid leggings, a black crop top, and a studded leather biker jacket at Mario Testino's bash.

Alessandra Ambrosio stuck to a black and white palette, wearing a white jumpsuit with black accessories at the Mario Testino event.

Kim Kardashian posed with Russian designer Olga Sorokina at Mario Testino's bash.

Irina Shayk was pristine in an LWD with black pointy-toe pumps at the Mario Testino soiree.

Greta Gerwig was one slick lady in a black leather fit-and-flare dress at the Grey Goose bash.

Emmy Rossum tapped into her ladylike side in a fit-and-flare floral dress at the Montblanc and UNICEF pre-Oscars brunch in LA.

Rosario Dawson went classic in a black sheath dress and peep-toe pumps at the Montblanc and UNICEF pre-Oscars brunch.

Hilary Swank was the epitome of feminine in an ivory ruffle coat and a metallic bow belt at the Montblanc and UNICEF brunch.

Rosario, Hilary, and Emmy posed in their black and white looks.

At the Montblanc and UNICEF pre-Oscars brunch, Louise Roe opted for orange and white stripes, finished with white pumps for a crisp finish.

Miranda Kerr was fresh in a green lace dress and gold ankle-strap pumps at the QVC Pre-Oscar bash in LA.

Nicole Richie called on her dark side in a velvet gown and red satin Brian Atwood pumps at the QVC Red Carpet Style event in LA.

Heidi Klum kept it classic in a black strapless dress and black peep-toe pumps at the QVC party.

Jennifer Hudson also wore black to the QVC bash, but her version included a black short-sleeve top with black silk trousers.

Marisa Tomei matched up a sheer lace blouse with black high-waist pants, then finished off with metallic peep-toes at the QVC Pre-Oscar event in LA.

At QVC's Pre-Oscar soiree, Kristin Cavallari was slick in a little black leather dress, ankle-strap pumps, and a red clutch.

Anna Paquin picked a printed dress with a full skirt and nude Brian Atwood pumps for the Great British Film reception.

Looking lovely in a full-skirt navy Preen dress and metallic Jimmy Choo sandals, Jessica Chastain was ready to celebrate at the Women in Film party in LA.

Louise Roe exuded an easy '70s glamour in a printed jumpsuit and a crisp white blazer at the Women in Film Pre-Oscar cocktail party.

Molly Sims kept it casual in black leather pants and a black coat with studded shoulders at the Women in Film Pre-Oscar affair in LA.

Ahna O'Reilly was feeling blue in a scarf-print Tadashi Shoji dress and coordinating suede Aldo pumps at the Women in Film Pre-Oscar party.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead looked elegant in a cream-colored cutout dress, metallic sandals and a matching clutch, both by Jimmy Choo, for the 6th Annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar party in LA.

Paz Vega donned a silky little black dress with nude patent pumps to the Women in Film event in LA.

Kate Walsh chose a mixed-print Isabel Marant maxi dress with long sleeves and a keyhole cutout for the Women in Film cocktail party in LA.

Viola Davis was sleek in a little white Max Mara dress and metallic sandals at the Women in Film Pre-Oscar cocktail party.

Jenna Elfman delivered major color in her hot-pink ruffle-hem dress, wisely paired with nude Jimmy Choo Lance sandals, at the Women in Film soiree.

Octavia Spencer coordinated a dainty navy lace Tadashi Shoji dress with nautical striped pumps at the Women in Film Pre-Oscar party in LA.

Nina Garcia went with a black strapless jumpsuit and black satin pumps for the Weinstein festivities.

Alyssa Milano sported black leather pants with a white blouse and black blazer for a more laid-back approach to party-wear.

Rachel Zoe chose her signature — sparkles and fur — for the Weinstein bash in LA.

Julia Stiles showed off her inner vixen in a deep-V dress with an equally sexy slit.

Dree Hemingway screamed tomboy-chic in a black tuxedo suit and a contrasting brown clutch at the Weinstein party.

Chanel Iman was another partygoer who ditched the black for a daring minty green cutout dress.

Marchesa's designer Georgina Chapman, who's married to Harvey Weinstein, looked elegant in one of her ethereal creations.

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