Oscars 2017 Best Dressed List – Best Red Carpet Style at Academy Awards
John Castro Emma Stone
What: Givenchy Haute Couture
Why: Stone gave Oscar statue vibes in a gilded gown from Ricardo Tisci's final couture collection for Givenchy—an embroidered, fringed creation that fits her beautifully—finished with Tiffany & Co. diamond drop earrings.
2Nicole Kidman
What: Armani Prive
Why: An off-the-runway high-neck column gown, interesting embroidery and a nude hue make a subtle statement on the "Lion" actress, all perfectly finished with a bold red lip.
3Alicia Vikander
What: Louis Vuitton
Why: Vikander is a tried and true Vuitton girl for good reason—she wears it very well. This romantic gothic black lace gown with corset and off-the-shoulder detail is further proof of the actress' effortless approach to high fashion.
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4Dakota Johnson
What: Gucci
Why: Johnson took an unexpected turn on tonight's Oscars' red carpet in this long-sleeve, strong-shouldered sweeping silk gown with a waist tie, paired with a vintage Cartier necklace. It's a risk that paid off in spades.
5Ruth Negga
What: Valentino Haute Couture
Why: Negga was the first actress on tonight's carpet, but she will hardly be forgotten in this custom red lace turtleneck dress, designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli. Worn with matching red shoes and a beautiful headpiece by Irene Neuwirth for Gemfields—as well as a blue ACLU ribbon—the look is equal parts political statement and modern princess.
6Taraji P. Henson
What: Custom Alberta Ferretti
Why: Proving the old adage "less is more", Henson is perfection in a midnight blue velvet off-the-shoulder dress—and at the risk of doubling up on clichés, diamonds are indeed a girl's best friend, evidenced by this heart-stopping Nirav Modi necklace.
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7Sofia Boutella
What: Chanel Haute Couture
Why: Newcomer Boutella brought the shimmer to her first Academy Awards in a feathered-sequined couture Chanel gown, making her one to keep an eye on for red carpets to come.
8Kristen Dunst
What: Dior Haute Couture
Why: Dunst got her princess moment in a black silk faille strapless corseted gown with a side crossing round neckline and asymmetric skirt. Whoever thought black is boring was just proven very wrong.
9Naomie Harris
What: Calvin Klein By Appointment
Why: Raf Simons dressed each of Moonlight's nominated actors for the evening, but with no offense to the dapper gentleman, Harris was inarguably the standout in a white sequin dress, worn with sunflower suede sandals featuring asymmetrical crystal straps. I think everyone is ready to see more Raf for Calvin on red carpets coming soon.
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10Brie Larson
What: Oscar de la Renta
Why: In another velvet moment of the evening, Larson was stunning in a custom black velvet strapless v-neck gown with a ruffle hem from de la Renta's new creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia.
Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.
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