• None the worse for her recent spat with Karl Lagerfeld, Meryl Streep looked radiant in a richly embellished gown by Elie Saab. Christopher Polk / Getty Images / AFP
    None the worse for her recent spat with Karl Lagerfeld, Meryl Streep looked radiant in a richly embellished gown by Elie Saab. Christopher Polk / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kate Bosworth looked ethereal in a sea green ballerina gown.
    Kate Bosworth looked ethereal in a sea green ballerina gown.
  • Director Ava DuVernay chose to make a statement with her choice of dress for the occasion. In a “small sign of solidarity” with majority Muslim countries, she wore Ashi Studio from Lebanon. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images / AFP
    Director Ava DuVernay chose to make a statement with her choice of dress for the occasion. In a “small sign of solidarity” with majority Muslim countries, she wore Ashi Studio from Lebanon. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images / AFP
  • Dakota Johnson choose a gold lamé fluted dress by Gucci – a brave choice by anyone’s standards, but managed to make it look effortless. Mike Nelson / EPA
    Dakota Johnson choose a gold lamé fluted dress by Gucci – a brave choice by anyone’s standards, but managed to make it look effortless. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • Ralph & Russo was the label of choice for Hailee Steinfeld and, despite needing several assistants to arrange it on the red carpet, she looked absolutely radiant. Mike Nelson / EPA
    Ralph & Russo was the label of choice for Hailee Steinfeld and, despite needing several assistants to arrange it on the red carpet, she looked absolutely radiant. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • As a face of the house, it perhaps was no surprise Alicia Vikander wore Louis Vuitton to the event; however, this flowing hemmed lace dress suited her delicate frame perfectly. Mike Nelson / EPA
    As a face of the house, it perhaps was no surprise Alicia Vikander wore Louis Vuitton to the event; however, this flowing hemmed lace dress suited her delicate frame perfectly. Mike Nelson / EPA
  • Isabelle Huppert looked effortless in Armani, and proved the mantra that less really is more. Paul Buck / EPA
    Isabelle Huppert looked effortless in Armani, and proved the mantra that less really is more. Paul Buck / EPA
  • Emma Stone, winner of Best Actress for La La Land, looked every inch the movie star in a dazzling gold Givenchy dress, one of the last pieces designed by Riccardo Tisci before he stepped down as creative director. Paul Buck / EPA
    Emma Stone, winner of Best Actress for La La Land, looked every inch the movie star in a dazzling gold Givenchy dress, one of the last pieces designed by Riccardo Tisci before he stepped down as creative director. Paul Buck / EPA
  • Viola Davis, who won the award for Best Actress in a Supporting role for Fences, looked magnificent in a bold red Armani dress. Paul Buck / EPA
    Viola Davis, who won the award for Best Actress in a Supporting role for Fences, looked magnificent in a bold red Armani dress. Paul Buck / EPA
  • Model Karlie Kloss teamed her sleek caped white dress with a Roger Vivier clutch. The detailing on the handle and her elaborate choker offset the simplicity of the dress. Courtesy Roger Vivier
    Model Karlie Kloss teamed her sleek caped white dress with a Roger Vivier clutch. The detailing on the handle and her elaborate choker offset the simplicity of the dress. Courtesy Roger Vivier
  • Having been out of the spotlight for a while, Halle Berry marked her comeback with this daring Ateleir Versace gown and simply huge hair. Courtesy Versace
    Having been out of the spotlight for a while, Halle Berry marked her comeback with this daring Ateleir Versace gown and simply huge hair. Courtesy Versace
  • Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Moonlight, wore an all-black Ermenegildo Zegna Couture suit. Courtesy Ermenegildo Zegna
    Mahershala Ali, winner of Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Moonlight, wore an all-black Ermenegildo Zegna Couture suit. Courtesy Ermenegildo Zegna
  • Ginnifer Goodwin shone in vivid red lace gown by Zuhair Murad. Courtesy Harvey Nichols
    Ginnifer Goodwin shone in vivid red lace gown by Zuhair Murad. Courtesy Harvey Nichols
  • Olivia Culpo opted for antique layered lace gown from Marchesa. Courtesy Harvey Nichols
    Olivia Culpo opted for antique layered lace gown from Marchesa. Courtesy Harvey Nichols
  • No gallery would be complete without the weirdest look of the evening. Singer Sia, who stayed true to her policy of never showing her face, teamed a two-tone wig with a tangerine suit. Danny Moloshok / Reuters
    No gallery would be complete without the weirdest look of the evening. Singer Sia, who stayed true to her policy of never showing her face, teamed a two-tone wig with a tangerine suit. Danny Moloshok / Reuters

Who wore it best at the Oscars – in pictures

Sarah Maisey

February 27, 2017

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The Academy Awards can always be relied upon for drama and upstaging, and last night’s affair in Los Angeles did not disappoint. Yet, aside from the fluffed lines and cringeworthy moments, we got a chance to celebrate some great acting, and some seriously wonderful outfits.

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