35 Oscars Looks That Are Even Better From the Back

By Samantha Sutton

Updated on 2/29/2016 at 11:20 AM

Getty | FREDERIC J. BROWN

First impressions aren't always everything. Just take the dresses from this year's Oscars: from the front, sure, they're undeniably breathtaking. But when those stars turn around? Well, let's just say it's worth doing a double take.

Read on to see your favorite designs from a whole new angle, making you fall in love all over again. Got a favorite look from the night? Vote for your pick in our best dressed poll.

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Saoirse Ronan — Getty

Saoirse Ronan

In Calvin Klein.

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Olivia Wilde — Getty

Olivia Wilde

In Valentino Haute Couture.

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Rooney Mara — Getty

Rooney Mara

In Givenchy.

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Brie Larson — Getty

Brie Larson

In Gucci.

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Rachel McAdams — Getty

Rachel McAdams

In August Getty Atelier.

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Cate Blanchett — Getty

Cate Blanchett

In Armani Privé.

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Alicia Vikander — Getty

Alicia Vikander

In Louis Vuitton.

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Olivia Munn — Getty

Olivia Munn

In Stella McCartney.

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Jennifer Garner — Getty

Jennifer Garner

In Atelier Versace.

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Charlize Theron — Getty

Charlize Theron

In Dior.

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Lady Gaga — Getty

Lady Gaga

In Brandon Maxwell.

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Jennifer Lawrence — Getty

Jennifer Lawrence

In Dior.

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Mindy Kaling — Getty

Mindy Kaling

In Elizabeth Kennedy.

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Reese Witherspoon — Getty

Reese Witherspoon

In Oscar de la Renta.

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Chrissy Teigen — Getty

Chrissy Teigen

In Marchesa.

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Kerry Washington — Getty

Kerry Washington

In Atelier Versace.

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Sofia Vergara — Getty

Sofia Vergara

In Marchesa.

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Heidi Klum — Getty

Heidi Klum

In Marchesa.

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Priyanka Chopra — Getty

Priyanka Chopra

In Zuhair Murad.

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Sophie Turner — Getty

Sophie Turner

In Galvan for Opening Ceremony.

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Kate Winslet — Getty

Kate Winslet

In Ralph Lauren.

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Kerry Washington — Getty

Kerry Washington

In a yellow and white dress.

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Elizabeth Banks — Getty

Elizabeth Banks

In Ralph & Russo.

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Miranda Kerr — Getty

Miranda Kerr

In Kaufmanfranco.

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Taylor Swift — Getty

Taylor Swift

In Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture.

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Lily Collins — Getty

Lily Collins

In Saint Laurent.

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Emma Roberts — Getty

Emma Roberts

In Yanina Couture.

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Kate Bosworth — Getty

Kate Bosworth

In Ralph & Russo.

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Eiza Gonzalez — Getty

Eiza Gonzalez

In a caped look.

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Amy Adams — Getty

Amy Adams

In Atelier Versace.

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Kate Hudson — Getty

Kate Hudson

In Maria Lucia Hohan.

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Sara Sampaio — Getty

Sara Sampaio

In Zuhair Murad Couture.

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Gwen Stefani — Getty

Gwen Stefani

In Yanina Couture.

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Malin Akerman — Getty

Malin Akerman

In Elizabeth Kennedy.

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Nina Dobrev — Getty

Nina Dobrev

In a floral-appliqué gown.