24 Stars Who Proved Pants Have a Place on the Red Carpet Too

Let it be known: you don't need a dress to achieve a sexy, confident look on the red carpet. The proof? Emma Stone, Diane Kruger, Jennifer Aniston, and more of this season's leading ladies showed up to award shows in picture-perfect pants, and we were so, so glad they did.

Even though we didn't need any more proof that sleek, tailored trousers can appear just as elegant as a flowing gown, all the getups here are solid reminders. Plus, the smart styling tricks these gals employed are already inspiring the outfits we'll wear to our next fancy soirees. Keep reading to see why we're toasting to easy, movable, carefree ensembles that are totally next-level chic.