23 Modest Oscars Looks That Prove Covered Up Can Be Sexy Too
Thigh-high slits, cutouts, more thigh-high slits. Last night's Oscars had their fair share of sexy ensembles, a number that only increased once the afterparties began. But somewhere buried deep within that skin-baring crowd we saw them: stars who opted to go modest, covering up in their gowns and looking flawless while doing so.
Ahead you'll find a batch of women who prove you don't need to show some leg or go sheer to achieve a standout look — modest can indeed be hottest! Read on to see them all.
Alicia Vikander
The star opted for a yellow Louis Vuitton gown, which covered the majority of her legs.
Elizabeth Banks
This caped Ralph & Russo number was elegant and regal on Elizabeth.
Chrissy Teigen
We love a good sleeve! Chrissy went classic for the Vanity Fair afterparty in this sparkly Talbot Runhof creation.
Jennifer Garner
This one-shouldered Atelier Versace dress was different for Jennifer — in a very, very good way! We love that she chose to make a statement rather than go for understated.
Brie Larson
Brie's coral-colored Monse showed off just enough skin by exposing her shoulder.
Olivia Munn
Olivia stood out in the crowd with this bright red Stella McCartney gown.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga's no stranger to daring designs, but this Brandon Maxwell wasn't over-the-top — and we enjoy the fact that she went with pants!
Kate Bosworth
Kate ditched cleavage-baring styles for this floral-adorned Ralph & Russo gown. It almost looks like she's wearing a boa!
Charlotte Rampling
This structured and patterned Armani Privé gown demands your attention — and it certainly captured ours!
Anne Hathaway
We loved the short sleeves — and that sparkle! — on Anne's Naeem Khan gown, which she wore to the Vanity Fair afterparty.
Malin Akerman
Malin looked very Old Hollywood in this layered Elizabeth Kennedy dress, which sparkled on the bottom.
Daisy Ridley
Of course Daisy's dress is a classic one: it's Chanel Haute Couture.
Selena Gomez
While it still hugged every curve, Selena's Louis Vuitton gown included a high neckline — quite a difference from those deep-Vs we saw all over the carpet.
Lady Gaga
Switching it up for the after party, the singer still stuck with Brandon Maxwell, but topped off her look with a high-neck tank top.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese looked simply glam in a purple Oscar de la Renta piece.
Zooey Deschanel
Leave it to Zooey to bring her feminine style to the Vanity Fair afterparty, wearing a printed Sachin & Babi Noir number as she walked the red carpet.
Kate Winslet
Kate looked sleek, shiny, and sexy in a black Ralph Lauren design.
Isla Fisher
It was sweet and simple for Isla, who arrived at the show in a white off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown, which also featured a pattern.
Tina Fey
Tina's simple Versace gown was amped up with the help of her statement necklace.
Nina Dobrev
Nina's glamorous Elie Saab gown looked like it was made for dancing and twirling.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy's off-the-shoulder Elizabeth Kennedy number was the perfect mix of elegant and sexy.
Emily Blunt
This babydoll-style Prada dress highlighted the star's growing baby bump.
Amy Poehler
She stood out with a pattern but covered up in a kimono sleeve thanks to this Andrew Gn dress.
Rebel Wilson
Rebel's long-sleeved black dress is one that'll never go out of style.
Emma Roberts
The actress was as pretty as a princess in a poufy white-and-black gown by Yanina Couture.