Oscar Fashion: Best Dressed of All Time

The Oscar Red Carpet is where Hollywood is at their finest and shiniest. But there are some finer and shinier than the rest. The top Oscar dresses of all time are

Nicole Kidman, John Galliano for Dior, 1996 ? You don't have to try very hard to grab eyeballs if you're on Tom Cruise's arm at the Oscars. And if you're Nicole Kidman in chartreuse chinoiserie from John Galliano's first collection for Dior, you really don't have to try at all

Hilary Swank, Guy Laroche, 2005 ? It was a toss up between Calvin Klein and Guy Laroche for Best Actress Hilary Swank and she finally chose to collect her Golden Man in the knockout navy Laroche that was all business in the front but a full on party in the back

Cate Blanchett, Valentino, 2005 ? Fashion star Cate took yellow from day to night with this buttercup gown designed especially for her

Penelope Cruz, Versace, 2007 ? She didn't take home the Oscar but Spanish senorita Penelope turned heads in blush coloured Versace, sexy and sweet in equal parts. Ole!

Michelle Williams, Vera Wang, 2006 ? Tiny Michelle wisely chose not to overwhelm her diminutive frame in bling, opting instead for colour and delicately pleated chiffon

Halle Berry, Elie Saab, 2002 ? The 2002 show made Best Actress Halle Berry a Hollywood force to reckon with, and little known designer Elie Saab a fashion darling with the floral cutout dress that showcased Halle's famous curves

Renee Zellwegger, Jean Desses, 2001 ? The vintage Jean Desses, the red lips, the waved golden hair: channeling old Hollywood glamour, Renee was a red carpet dream in yellow

Julia Roberts, Valentino, 2001 ? Vintage Valentino was Best Actress Julia Roberts' pick the year she scooped up the award for Erin Brockovich. Her accessory ? then Mr Right, Benjamin Bratt. (Photo: Getty Images)

Kate Winslet, Ben de Lisi, 2002 ? In a rare departure from her signature blacks and greys, Kate's fire engine dress clashed with the red carpet but in a good way

Julianne Moore, Tom Ford for YSL, 2003 ? Flame haired Julianne proves the (redhead + green dress = perfection) equation correct in a dress made by good friend Tom Ford

Cameron Diaz, Oscar de la Renta, 2010 ? Our girl Cam put previous red carpet boo-boos behind her in a glittering showstopper by Senor de la Renta, the go-to designer for every actress worth her fashion savvy

Sienna Miller, Matthew Williamson, 2004 ? The Jude-Sienna fairytale went to the Oscars in style as Sienna tapped friend Matthew Williamson for a dress that was pure Bohemian Rhapsody

Naomi Watts, Versace, 2004 ? Golden girl Naomi was sophisticated and classy, two words not often used to describe a Versace dress, in this nude stunner

Charlize Theron, Gucci, 2004 ? The Monster actress looked a little like a golden statue herself as she collected her Best Actress prize in a simply cut, shimmering dress and a perfectly styled short hairdo

Angelina Jolie, Elie Saab, 2009 ? This dress shows just why Angie plumps for black every time. The stunning green earrings almost ? but not quite ? beat Brad as the accessory to watch

Catherine Zeta Jones, Versace, 1999 ? Rarely does a dress from the dark fashion ages before the 2000s make the best dressed list but one look at this fiery trafficstopper and there's no denying it makes the cut

Beyonce, Armani Prive, 2007 ? For once, it's not her booty that gets Beyonce the attention. In mint green Armani and simple, gorgeous hair, she's the picture of elegance

Salma Hayek, Prada, 2005 ? The devil might wear Prada but if he looks anything like Salma in this blue and black fishtail dress, he might score a few fashion souls for his own

Jennifer Garner, Valentino, 2004 ? We always applaud fearless colour and Jen's vintage, one shouldered goddess gown in coral not only fit her like a glove, it stands out like a flame in a sea of past and present black dresses

Keira Knightley, Vera Wang, 2006 ? Brit It Girl Keira looked like a million bucks in claret Vera Wang and Bulgari necklace and the dress also made a lot of bucks for the African cause in an auction by Oxfam

Jessica Alba, Versace, 2006 ? Hot bod Jess could have easily replaced the little golden man and been given away as top prize in this gold and lace confection

Jennifer Lopez, Valentino, 2003 ? Jenny from the block picked a Jackie O style one shoulder, saree-gown in sea foam green proving that her skill at picking the right dress far outweighs her skill at picking the right movie

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Proenza Schouler, 2007 ? In midnight blue satin with black detailing and feathers on the hem , the fashion forward actress looked nothing like a new mum

Emily Blunt, Calvin Klein, 2007 ? The British actress chose all American designer Calvin Klein and was the belle of the ball in sparkly blue

Rachel Weisz, Vera Wang, 2007 ? Rachel looked like she'd stepped out of the 1940s in champagne Vera Wang and jewels by Cartier

Anne Hathaway, Armani Prive, 2009 ? We think Anne's sequined Armani dress is the reason why the Oscar big daddies picked her to host this year

Marion Cotillard, Jean Paul Gaultier, 2008 ? Best Actress Marion's mermaid style Parisian chic was just the dress for her to take a little something back to France in

Amy Adams, Proenza Schouler, 2008 ? Emerald green and red hair: Amy Adams was on a winning streak even without the little beaded bag

Marisa Tomei, Versace, 2009 ? That's a whole lotta dress but we have to give it to Marisa for taking a fashion risk and pulling it off with simple hair and makeup, and minimal bling

Helen Mirren, Badgley Mischka, 2010 ? And finally, age has nothing to do with being fabulous as Helen Mirren shows the girls just how it's done in grey-blue net and sequins

Scarlett Johansson, Dolce & Gabbana, 2011: SacrJo rocked the Oscar red carpet last year in figure hugging lace by Dolce & Gabbana. She accessorized it with Anna Hu studs and ring, Christian Louboutin shoes and bedhead hair.

Natalie Portman, Rodarte, 2011: Last year's Best Actress winner was pregnant and glowing in Rodarte's violet silk chiffon draped gown with Swarovski Crystals. The mommy-to-be walked the red carpet with fiance Benjamin Millepied.