40+ of the Best and Worst Oscar Dresses of All Time

It’s red carpet season again, and we’re here for ALL the glitz and glam Hollywood brings! The Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, are the pinnacle of award season, so you’re guaranteed to see nominees and guests sporting all the bells and whistles that top designers can muster. But are all these dresses what they’re cracked up to be? Some are memorable in a good way, whereas others are not. Let’s see who made their mark on our scale of best and worst.

The brunette beauty wore a classic-looking satin halter dress designed by Marc Bouwer. While not over-the-top, its sultry subduedness made it stand out among the rest on that night. The creamy white of the satin shone against Angelina's tan skin, and the whole look gave us Marilyn Monroe vibes.

One of the world's most adored actresses, Audrey Hepburn, never failed to make her mark wherever she went. Back in the early days of the Oscars, the ceremony wasn't the pomp and ceremony it is today, and cocktail dresses were the norm. Audrey, winning Best Actress for Roman Holiday, looks positively stunning in this white Givenchy dress.

Well, what can we say here? It makes a statement, that's for sure! The Icelandic singer was covered in feathery tulle and a swan's neck draped around her neck, ending with its head strategically covering her chest. Not only did she wear this dress, but she, um, laid eggs walking down the red carpet!

No stranger to red carpets, this Welsh actress walked away with the Best Supporting Actress for her role in Chicago. At the time, Catherine was heavily pregnant with her daughter, Carys, but Versace came through for her and created a stunning gown in an unusual yet complimentary color.