Took a few liberties with this category…like, Mariah Carey counts because of “Glitter”, right!?
Dakota Johnson in Gucci
Embed from Getty ImagesYES. FINALLY. This is the best she has looked within her partnership with Gucci. I mean, remember this? And this?
Lily James in Valentino
Embed from Getty ImagesI don’t love this, but I DO love that she fully lined it. The runway version was very sheer. Please take note stars: line it. It’s the right choice.
Jessica Chastain in custom Armani
Embed from Getty ImagesThis seems like the same basic idea as Saoirse Ronan’s. It’s nice, but now blowing me away.
Greta Gerwig in Oscar de la Renta
Embed from Getty ImagesI like this – it’s simple and flattering, but the neckline is interesting and the Tiffany and Co. necklace is phenomenal.
Gal Gadot in Tom Ford
Embed from Getty ImagesThis is not WONDERful….get it? WONDERful!? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. In all seriousness though, I really don’t like this. The ruched column and quasi-bolero jacket are just SO dated.
Kate Hudson in Valentino
Embed from Getty ImagesUgh. LINE IT. As has proven to be a theme this red carpet, great jewels though!
Margot Robbie in Gucci
Embed from Getty ImagesI like Dakota’s Gucci better, but this is pretty great too. I think I would be fully on board without the accentuated sleeves.
Mariah Carey in vintage Dolce and Gabbana
Embed from Getty ImagesClassic Mariah – too tight, too dated, too tacky.
Allison Janney in Mario Dice
Embed from Getty ImagesThis is so interesting and a great example of adhering to the blackout while still including some fun elements. Plus, it’s super sexy on her.
Jennifer Aniston in Schiaparelli
Embed from Getty ImagesThis is 100% the most boring thing Schiaparelli has ever made. They were responsible for some of favorite, most colorful, playful, and unique looks last year. Leave it to basic ass Jennifer Aniston to snag the one boring gown.
Emma Watson in custom Ronald van der Kemp
Embed from Getty ImagesEmma brought activist Marai Larasi, the executive director of UK-based Imkaan, who works to end violence against black and “minority ethnic” women and girls. I wish Emma’s look wasn’t so sloppy.
Sharon Stone in Vitor Zerbinato
Embed from Getty ImagesThis is the tacky, budget version of Allison Janney’s dress.
Salma Hayek in Balenciaga with Ashley Judd
Embed from Getty ImagesSalma and Ashley, two of Harvey Weinstein’s most vocal accusers bravely walked the red carpet together. They both look phenomenal – Salma definitely benefits from taking it down a notch from her usual Technicolor Gucci looks.
Mary J. Blige in custom Alberta Ferretti
Embed from Getty ImagesI wish this dress would pick a sleeve. Imagine how much better/less lopsided it would be with two fabulous sparkly sleeves?
Meryl Streep in custom Vera Wang
Embed from Getty ImagesSo very boring. You’re Meryl “20 Oscar Nominations” Streep! Do better!
Isabelle Huppert in custom Chloé
Embed from Getty ImagesLovely. She’s so effortlessly chic.
Lena Headey in Elie Saab
Embed from Getty ImagesAs Elie Saab’s go, this one is DULL. No beading, no structure, no grandeur? Not the Elie I know and love.
Octavia Spencer in custom Tadashi Shoji
Embed from Getty ImagesI don’t know that Octavia has ever NOT worn Tadashi Shoji, and you can see why. He does right by her. This is beautiful.
Geena Davis in Monique Lhuillier
Embed from Getty ImagesI’d wholeheartedly love this if the bottom wasn’t shredded. She looks amazing though – particularly standing on stage next to Susan Sarandon, you could really see how she hasn’t aged at all.
Penelope Cruz in Ralph and Russo
Embed from Getty ImagesThis feels like a strange combination of “Mother of the Bride” and “grieving widow who potentially killed her third husband”.
Hong Chau in Stella McCartney
Embed from Getty ImagesA Stella McCartney I like! Miracles really do happen!
Fashion Wonk 
