If you’re anything like us, you’re waiting with bated breath to see all the stunning Oscars dresses gracing the red carpet at tonight’s 97th Annual Academy Awards. While we wait, we’re revisiting our favorite all-white looks from Oscars past—from Audrey Hepburn herself to Ms. Cynthia Erivo—we’re rooting for you tonight, girl!
Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, 1954
Diahann Caroll, 1968
Martha Plimpton in vintage, 1989
Cindy Crawford in Herve Leger, 1993
Whitney Houston, 1994
Elizabeth Hurley in Versace, 1995
Salma Hayek in Armani, 1997
Celine Dion in Christian Dior, 1999
Who else would think to wear an all-white backwards suit on the red carpet than Celine Dion? And honestly, let’s give some props to the woman in the back!
Angelina Jolie in Mark Bouwer, 2004
Angelina’s 2004 Mark Bouwer gown was recently reworn by Sydney Sweeney at the 2024 Oscars, but we’ll give credit to the original It Girl.
Charlize Theron in Gucci, 2004
Okay, technically not the whitest of Oscars dresses, but we’ll let it slide on account of how stunning Charlize looks.
Marion Cottillard in Jean Paul Gaultier, 2008
Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé, 2009
The people’s princess, aka Anne Hathaway, stunned at the 2009 Oscars in this off-white Armani Privé gown.
Penelope Cruz in Balmain, 2009
Nicole Kidman in Christian Dior, 2011
Nicole has delivered us a number of gorgeous Oscars dresses over the years, but the structural design and sparkling detailing of this Christian Dior gown holds a special place in our hearts.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford, 2012
Cape sleeves are coming back in a big way in 2025, and Gwyneth was ahead of her time in this Tom Ford.
Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji, 2012
Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture, 2013
Another deliverer of outstanding Oscars fashion, Jennifer Lawrence stole our hearts in this white mermaid style.
Zendaya in Vivienne Westwood, 2015
No fashion roundup list is complete with our queen, Zendaya.
Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein Collection, 2015
We hope to be reincarnated as this pearl-swathed Calvin Klein Collection gown.
Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell, 2016
We’re always here for a jumpsuit moment, and Lady Gaga delivered in Brandon Maxwell.
Margot Robbie in Chanel, 2018
Cynthia Erivo in Vera Wang, 2020
Zoë Saldana in Fendi, 2023
The boho lace, the sheath silhouette, the slight train! It doesn’t get better than this.
Tems in Lever Couture, 2023
Emily Blunt in Valentino, 2023
When it comes to Oscars dresses, sometimes less is more.
Michelle Williams in Chanel, 2023
Two words: absolutely stunning.
Michelle Yeoh in Dior Couture, 2023
Kirsten Dunst in Gucci, 2024
As the 97th Annual Academy Awards unfolds, we can’t wait to see which Oscars dresses will make fashion history tonight. White gowns have long been a staple of Oscars fashion, embodying elegance, drama, and timeless beauty. From Martha Plimpton’s iconic vintage look to Michelle Yeoh’s recent Dior masterpiece, these moments prove that a white dress is always a red carpet winner. Will we see a new addition to this list tonight? We’ll be watching!
Love stunning fashion moments? Whether you’re gathering inspiration for your dream wedding or just love red carpet glamour, sign up for Pearl by David’s to explore more style guides, bridal trends, and expert planning tips!
