All the Must-See Looks From the 2021 Oscars

April 25, 2021

There was a real red carpet at the 2021 Oscars. Though it wasn’t as grand as previous years. (For obvious reasons.) But there were still lots of stars and gorgeous gowns to fawn over. And several trends reigned supreme. First, there were the golden looks as striking as the Oscar statuette. Carey Mulligan wowed in a glistening Valentino haute couture creation. Andra Day’s sparkling Vera Wang made a statement. She even flashed some strategic skin, another trend. White and red were also favored. Amanda Seyfried’s crimson Armani Privé gown served plenty of Old Hollywood glamour. Reese Witherspoon’s pleated Christian Dior featured a dynamic neckline. Meanwhile, Viola Davis’ custom Alexander McQueen white hot dress boasted an intricate bodice. Here are all the red carpet highlights from the 2021 Oscars.

2021 Oscars

Amanda Seyfried

in Armani Privé, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

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Regina King

in Louis Vuitton

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Zendaya

in Valentino Haute Couture, jewelry by Bvlgari

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Carey Mulligan

in Valentino Haute Couture, shoes by Stuart Weitzman, jewelry by Cartier

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Margot Robbie

in Chanel

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Halle Berry

in custom Dolce & Gabbana

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Viola Davis

in custom Alexander McQueen, shoes by Stuart Weitzman, jewelry by Forevermark

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Reese Witherspoon

in Christian Dior, jewelry by Bvlgari

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Vanessa Kirby

in Gucci, shoes by Stuart Weitzman

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H.E.R.

in custom Dundas, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti

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Andra Day

in custom Vera Wang, jewelry by Tiffany & Co.

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Laura Dern

in Oscar de la Renta

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Glenn Close

in custom Armani Privé

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Angela Bassett

in Alberta Ferretti

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Maria Bakalova

in custom Louis Vuitton

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Emerald Fennell

in Gucci

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As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.