11 Oscar Winner's Dresses From The Past

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 12:03 [IST]

The dresses that are worn at the Oscars hold a special significance. The night of the Oscars red carpet is special because on this day Hollywood comes out wearing its best. Most actresses save their best dress for the Oscars night every year. That is why we see so much glitter and glamour on the Oscars red carpet year after year.

However, even more special than an Oscar's red carpet gown is the dress that is worn by the Oscars winner. If an actress wins the Oscars wearing a particular dress it would definitely hold a special place in her heart and wardrobe forever. And when an actress is a nominee then she surely chooses her dress for the Oscars night carefully.

That is why, the Oscar winner invariably features in the best dresses list. So the Oscar dresses of the winning actresses become legendary like their awards. The Academy awards for 2013 are just 2 weeks away, so let us check out the Oscar dresses of the winners for the last 10 years.

Halle Berry In Elie Saab 2002

Halle Berry became the first African-American woman to win the Oscars best actress award. The top bodice of this Elie Saab gown is sheer with strategically embroidered flowers near the bosom. The wine coloured silk skirt is draped fashionably around the waist.

Nicole Kidman In Jean-Paul Gaultier 2003

This lack dress from Jean-Paul Gaultier was a one shoulder tie-up. This sheer one-shoulder gown looked perfect on Nicole Kidman during her winning moment.

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Charlize Theron In Gucci 2004

Charlize Theron may have won this award for being the 'Monster' but she looked like an angel in this shimmering ivory gown from Gucci.

Hilary Swank In Guy Laroche. 2005

This navy blue backless gown will go down in history as one of the sexiest outfits worn at the Oscars. 'Million Dollar Baby', Hilary Swank wore this full sleeved backless gown for her Oscar winning year.

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Reese Witherspoon In Christian Dior 2006

Reese Witherspoon's Oscar winning gown could actually be called a contemporary wedding gown. This lace gown belongs to the Christian Dior vintage 1995 collection of Paris.

Helen Mirren In Christian Lacroix 2007

Helen Mirren looked ravishing and regal in this Christian Lacroix gown. The gown had very intricate bead work that matched Chopard jewels that Helen wore.

Marion Cotillard In Jean Paul Gaultier 2008

This ivory coloured mermaid dress is as legendary as Marion Cotillard's performance in La Vie en Rose. The French actress' gown had a crossed bare back that was flaunted with side swept hair.

Kate Winslet In Yves Saint Laurent 2009

Kate Winslet looked every inch like a winner in this grey satin and black tulle dress. This dress is from the fashion label Yves Saint Laurent and was designed by Stefano Pilati.

Sandra Bullock In Marchesa 2010

Sandra Bullock was a sensation in this silver beaded column gown from Marchesa. That year we also saw two more gowns with silver bodices worn by Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren, but Sandra's was the best.

Natalie Portman In Rodarte's 2011

A pregnant Natalie wowed us in violet silk chiffon gown from Rodarte. She teamed up Swarovski crystals with her draped gown.

Meryl Streep In Lavin Dress 2012

Last year, Meryl Streep stunned us in a full-sleeved golden dres. Her dress was as brilliant as her performance in the film Iron Lady!
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