The 2019 Oscars red carpet was full of colorful couture, from the parade of pink dresses seen on stars like Gemma Chan and Kacey Musgraves to Constance Wu’s Disney princess-worthy yellow Versace. Below, our style superlatives from this year’s Academy Awards.
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1. Most Likely to Be Mistaken for a Disney Princess
WireImage “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu was the Belle of the ball at this year’s Oscars, clad in a sunny yellow custom Versace gown with serious “Beauty and the Beast” vibes.
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2. Sexiest Hibiscus
Getty Images Wu’s co-star Gemma Chan looked blooming beautiful in this bright pink, multi-tiered Valentino Haute Couture creation that was equal parts “hothouse” and, well, just plain hot.
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3. Loveliest Loofah
Getty Images It’s a tie! Both Linda Cardellini (in Schiaparelli) and Kacey Musgraves (in Giambattista Valli) opted for over-the-top tulle creations that could take them from the red carpet to the post-show bubble bath. Shower poufs, but make ’em fashion.
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4. Biggest Bling
WireImage You’re not going to do better than Lady Gaga’s $30 million, 128.54-carat Tiffany & Co. yellow diamond previously worn by Audrey Hepburn.
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5. Best Human Approximation of an Oscar
FilmMagic Think Glenn Close knew she was a shoo-in for that Best Actress statuette? Dressed in a gilded Carolina Herrera cape dress that weighed a whopping 42 pounds, the “Wife” star seemed to take her style cues for the evening from Oscar himself.
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6. Best Human Approximation of a Fabergé Egg
WireImage From her colorful, bejeweled collar down to her corseted Louis Vuitton dress covered in crystals, sequins and glass beadwork, Laura Harrier’s look was a sparkling success.
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7. Most Fashionably Early
Getty Images Clad in his custom velvet Christian Siriano tuxedo dress, “Pose” star Billy Porter — who was one of the very first stars on the Oscars red carpet — proved that when you look this good, there’s no use saving the best for last.
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8. Best From the Back
Getty Images Damn, Charlize!
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9. Boldest Shoulder
Getty Images Friendly reminder that Angela Bassett (who wore Reem Acra) is 60 years old.
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10. Sexiest Scrunchie
WireImage It takes a real man to rock a pink velvet Fendi hair accessory around his wrist, but that’s Jason Momoa for you.
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11. Cleverest Clutch
WireImage It’s also a flask. Well played, Awkwafina.
