If You Thought the Oscars Were All About the Gowns, You Need to See These Preparty Looks
Gearing up for 2016's Oscar night, Hollywood has already begun to glitter — even more so than usual. With an onslaught of preparties on their schedules, the stars have been stepping out dressed to the nines, from honoring the women behind the lens to Vanity Fair's fete for Elizabeth Banks. Catch a glimpse of the stylish ladies ahead (and stay tuned for what's to come), as we prep for what's about to be the most glamorous Sunday of the year.
Kate Bosworth
The actress showed a hint of skin in a cutaway Emilia Wickstead dress at Dana Brunetti's pre-Oscars party. She finished her look with a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, Christian Louboutin heels, and Martin Katz jewels.
Zendaya
Zendaya showed up to The Weinstein Company's pre-Oscars dinner in a revealing pearl-and-floral-embellished gown by Marchesa, which she wore with Harry Kotlar diamond earrings and Noudar diamond rings.
The star later changed into a poufy tiered Marchesa ballgown, which she finished with a Pasquale Bruni diamond necklace and earrings.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen wore a red cutout — and very low-cut — cape gown by Michael Kors, which she finished with Bavna diamond earrings and Le Vian diamond rings, as she stood next to her dapper husband, John Legend, at the Weinstein Company event.
Lady Gaga
The singer showed some skin in a custom Brandon Maxwell black-and-white outfit complete with long black gloves and Brian Atwood heels.
Jaime King
Jaime hugged her husband on the red carpet in a black off-the-shoulder Cushnie et Ochs dress.
Naomi Campbell
The supermodel posed with designer Zac Posen inside The Weinstein Company's pre-Oscars dinner and wore a multicolor furry coat.
Kate Upton
Kate looked stunning in a sheer black dress at Michael Sugar's pre-Oscars party, hosted by Grey Goose.
Nina Dobrev
Nina showed off her curves in a low-cut green wrap design and John Hardy jewels at Michael Sugar's pre-Oscars party.
Jessica Szohr
For the same event, Nina's friend Jessica went with a green brocade minidress from H&M's Balmain collaboration.
Jessica Stam
The star attended Michael Sugar's event, wearing a red strapless satin look.
Olivia Wilde
Olivia kept it casual in a palm-tree-print bomber, which she paired with a graphic T-shirt and black pants.
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale paired a tux-style dress with over-the-knee boots at The Weinstein Company's pre-Oscars dinner.
Chanel Iman
The model opted to go super sexy at The Weinstein Company's pre-Oscars dinner and showed off her body in a sheer and cutout Death by Dolls dress.
Jennifer Lawrence
The Oscar nominee wore a Dior Haute Couture embroidered wool jacket with a black knitted silk dress to the ninth annual Women in Film pre-Oscar cocktail party on Friday night.
Hailee Steinfeld
The star hosted a DJ night with Vanity Fair, and she wore a Givenchy slouchy jumpsuit for the event and accessorized with a seriously striking pendant necklace.
Sarah Hyland
Sarah covered her Novis polka-dot crop top set with a Rebecca Minkoff leather jacket, finishing her edgy look with sky-high heels, rings by Jack Vartanian and Borgioni, a Les Petits Joueurs clutch, and stud earrings at the DJ Night at Palihouse Holloway in West Hollywood, CA.
Ariel Winter
Ariel attended Vanity Fair's DJ Night in a crisp white body-con wrap dress and ankle-strap heels.
Cate Blanchett
The actress kept in sleek and clean for the #ChangeDestiny Forum in a white cap-sleeved knee-length number and metallic heels.
Lake Bell
Lake Bell showed off her sexy side on the Women in Film and Perrier-Jouet red carpet in a sheer top and high-waisted paints, which featured a slit to show off her shoes. She accessorized with a multicolored satchel.
Alicia Silverstone
The actress sparkled on the Women in Film red carpet in a bronzed number, metallic heels, and drop earrings.
Louise Roe
Louise Roe looked lovely in a lacy jumpsuit and black pumps at the #ChangeDestiny forum.
Alicia Vikander
Alicia stepped out at the Film Is GREAT reception wearing a ruffled floral Erdem dress and gray ankle-strap heels.
Joanne Froggatt
The actress wore a strapless yellow and white Prabal Gurung dress at the Film Is GREAT reception. She paired the look with Dauphin jewels.
Michelle Monaghan
Wearing a low-cut patterned dress to the ninth annual Women in Film pre-Oscars party, Michelle paired the look with a lacy choker, Edie Parker clutch, and Tamara Mellon pumps.
Jennifer Jason Leigh
It was a classic look for Jennifer at the ninth annual Women in Film pre-Oscars party. The star went with a white satin top, black pencil skirt, and ankle-tie sandals.
Alessandra Ambrosio
The model gleamed in a gilded Fall '16 Baja East dress at the Net-a-Porter Celebrates Women Behind the Lens event on Friday. She accessorized her outfit with DSquared2 heels, a Céline clutch, and Jennifer Fisher jewels.
Amber Valletta
The model wore an asymmetrical dress to the Net-a-Porter Celebrates Women Behind the Lens gathering.
Amber Heard
Amber Heard (left) joined the Net-a-Porter celebration in a chic neutral suit, an Edie Parker clutch in hand.
Emily Ratajkowski
The model attended Net-a-Porter's luncheon in a silk tank and skirt, which she finished with Brian Atwood heels and a Lee Savage clutch.
Jennifer Meyer
The jewelry designer stepped out for Net-a-Porter's event in a button-front day dress and mules.
Rachel Zoe
Rachel attended the Net-a-Porter party in a printed look and sky-high platforms.
Elizabeth Banks
The actress wore an Elie Saab lace jumpsuit with a matching belt, Tyler Alexandra clutch, and Stuart Weitzman heels to the Stuart Weitzman and Vanity Fair luncheon in her honor on Friday.
Brittany Snow
The actress layered a navy trench over a bright blue babydoll dress, finishing her outfit with John Hardy jewels and Stuart Weitzman sandals.
Malin Akerman
Malin Akerman slipped into a bright Milly blouse, Milly culottes, and Stuart Weitzman heels to honor Elizabeth Banks at Stuart Weitzman's luncheon.
Lily Aldridge
The supermodel wore a floral top and leather pencil skirt from Brock Collection, and finished with Stuart Weitzman heels and Anita Ko jewels at Elizabeth Banks's celebratory lunch.