30+ Most Iconic Red Carpet Looks

Published on 06/17/2022

Every year, millions of people around the world watch the Academy Awards. Aside from anticipating which of our favorite films will win, some of us, more than others, look forward to seeing our favorite celebrities in their stunning gowns. The red carpet has always been populated with magnificent gowns and suits. Not to mention the occasional fashion faux pas. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the most memorable Oscars gowns! We guarantee that you will have the finest time possible!

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner is one of the most attractive models on the market. She is well-known for her role in her family’s successful reality television show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. She rose to fame as Victoria’s Secret model alongside her best friends Bella and Gigi Hadid. In 2017, her attire for her red carpet debut was, to put it mildly, left too much to the imagination.

Kendall Jenner1

Kendall Jenner

Rihanna

When it comes to fashion laws and regulations, rockstar RiRi is not afraid to challenge them. Normally, we like her confidence in fashion, but this piece may be an exception. Fashion experts have gone so far as to claim that she “she resembled a bad bouquet for Valentine’s Day” What happened, RiRi?

Rihanna

Rihanna

Angelina Jolie

Without a doubt, there aren’t many people in the world who can pull off wearing a pale-colored dress, let alone with pale skin. Angelina Jolie was the only one who could pull it off; it was so simple and effortless for her. The clothing not only looks stunning on her, but it also accentuates her beautiful body.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

Andra Day

Andra Day, a Grammy nominee, was turning heads with her amazing floral gown. Her hair was fashioned in an extended long ponytail embellished with adorable pink flowers to match her attire. By lying down on the red carpet, she continued to reveal the drama of her incredibly feminine gown!

Andra Day

Andra Day

Rita Moreno

This sophisticated gold and black boatneck gown first appeared in 1962. Rita Moreno wore it when she won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in West Side Story. Then, in 2018, she decided to wear the iconic item again, but this time she added simple black satin gloves to complete her appearance. Without a doubt, she is a wonderful icon, right?

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman looked stunning in her Armani Privé gown at the 90th Academy Awards. Her cobalt blue gown’s unusual construction fit her like a glove! The vivid blue color of her clothing stood out against her fair complexion. She finished her appearance with bright red lipstick. And we think she looks fantastic!

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz has often topped numerous best-dressed lists, and we can see why. Although the wrap dress she wore was not everyone’s cup of tea, it certainly demonstrated that Ms. Diaz is not afraid to experiment with fashion and style.

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Kim Kardashian West

When it comes to fashion, it’s safe to say that Kim Kardashian-West is constantly ahead of the curve. She is known for taking fashion risks, and we love seeing how her taste has matured and evolved since she married Kanye West. Do you think she has a more refined and polished appearance? This dress is an excellent example…it absolutely hugs Kim’s shape!

Kim Kardashian West

Kim Kardashian West

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker is another well-known fashion icon, much like her distinct character in Sex and the City. Many individuals believe she overstepped the mark with her radical fashion decision in 2015. All we can say is that her out-of-the-box ensemble surely turned heads.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is no stranger to red carpets, having grown up on the catwalk. However, she may have missed the message for this Oscar ceremony, as many believed it was improper for the occasion.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum

Celine Dion

Many individuals thought Celine Dion’s rocker chic appearance was a little too much. However, it is always refreshing to see celebrities experiment with their styles, but her dress choice may not have been her greatest.

Celine Dion

Celine Dion

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah became a fashionista trailblazer in the 1980s when she wore this stunning gold gown with an amazing pair of elbow-length gloves. During the 60th Academy Awards, her lovely, long blonde waves perfectly suited her exquisite look! She appears to be a goddess!

Darryl Hannah

Darryl Hannah

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford, the stunning, long-legged supermodel, can pull off almost any outfit. She chose a form-fitting Hervé Léger gown for her first Oscars appearance to show off her stunning body. And we think she looked fantastic!

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford

Miley Cyrus

Miley has been photographed at a number of red carpet events, and she enjoys making a statement. Most of the time, she goes for a more daring appearance that is sure to attract anyone’s eye. Consider her elegant black sequined Yves Saint Laurent gown with a plunging neckline. She accessorized with black sandals, chandelier earrings, a snake necklace, a bracelet, and many stacked rings. Bvlgari provided all of the jewelry she wore.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Cardi B

We’re all well aware that Cardi B enjoys going all out on the red carpet. In this photo, she is wearing a classic Thierry Mugler look from 1995. The gown had stunning ruffles with pearl accents at the neck and waist. The whole ensemble made her look like a pearl within a clam, except more fashionable. She accessorized the gown with a matching pearl updo. Interesting fact: this was the exact headpiece worn on the runway!

Cardi B

Cardi B

Taylor Swift

Taylor’s AMAs attire of choice was gold, gold, and more gold. She was also awarded Artist of the Decade and performed a medley of her best hits on stage. Her costume was a sparkling gold bodysuit with crystal embellishments and fringe accents. She completed the ensemble with identical gold block-heel booties with crystal-covered heels. In any case, she was [au]some!

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Geena Davis

What a retro appearance, right? Geena Davis wore a dress designed by Ruth Meyers and Bill Hargateat to the 1992 Academy Awards. The minidress was black and white with ruffles that made it look almost like a sophisticated costume. She finished off her ensemble with a delicate pearl necklace and long gloves.

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

Kate Upton

At the Vanity Fair afterparty, I believe we can all agree that Kate Upton stole the show! She was dressed simply in a long black lowcut dress and shoulder-length glittering diamond earrings. The romantic ensemble was completed with a similar black clutch, hefty rings, and red lipstick. How lovely?

Kate Upton

Kate Upton

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning in a modest yet elegant Dior outfit. Her smooth, tied-back hair complimented her elegant ensemble. Jen sure looked stunning.

Jennifer Lawrence 2013

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo looked absolutely radiant in 2015, demonstrating to the world what a true fashionista she is. She looked stunning in this handmade Elie Saab gown. The dress’s cut, shape, and color made her look like the belle of the ball! Every aspect was flawless.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Carrie Underwood

Take a look at Carrie Underwood’s 2020 ACM Awards gown in Nashville. It draws attention to her true brilliance. Without the high slit, it would have been a rather modest dress. We like her ability to seem both gorgeous and sensual in this outfit.

Carrie Underwood, 2020

Carrie Underwood, 2020

Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea Ballerini is here for your viewing enjoyment. Her Raisa Vanessa outfit, which she wore to promote her new album, was stunning. The cowhide details exude rustic appeal without even trying! It’s amazing how courageous she was in combining this aspect with all of the sequins. Her hair was pulled back into a stylish ponytail, softening the appearance significantly.

Kelsea Ballerini, 2020

Kelsea Ballerini, 2020

Maren Morris

This lady was equally stunning in a jewel-encrusted black gown. Maren Morris chose a black gown with vivid embellishments, adding a pop of color to the event. Even though the front of the dress is fairly provocative, the black and yellow color scheme is equally bold. She achieved a modest appearance by putting her hair down.

Maren Morris, 2020

Maren Morris, 2020

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert wore this lime green gown to the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards. Despite the fact that it is a color that is not for everyone, she managed to pull it off. Her Alex Perry gown was paired with a vibrant and one-of-a-kind purse. She desired that her hair be neatly manicured. Isn’t she lovely in this outfit?

Miranda Lambert, 2019

Miranda Lambert, 2019

Kacey Musgraves

A neutral outfit is easier to put together because the colors automatically make you look classy. That’s why we’re smitten with Christian Cowen’s bright and lively ensemble. This outfit was worn by Kacey Musgraves to the 2019 ACM Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. It looked fantastic on her.

Kacey Musgraves, 2019

Kacey Musgraves, 2019

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is undeniably beautiful. In 2019, she was pictured wearing a Nicolas Jebran gown. This time, she decided on a darker look, but she made sure to add some glitter to her dress regardless of the occasion. She went for a smokey eye makeup look for her eyes.

Carrie Underwood, 2019

Carrie Underwood

Maren Morris (Again)

See what Maren Morris wore to the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards. Aren’t you in love with this lilac Christian Siriano gown? It gave her the appearance of a major movie star! We admire how it manages to be both majestic and straightforward. It looked great with her tanned skin! She wore it with a pair of more subdued white heels.

Maren Morris, 2019

Maren Morris

Rebecca Romijn

Look at Rebecca Romjin in this Uel Camilo gown and you’ll be smitten! This photo was taken at the 2018 ACM Awards. The actress accentuated the tight fit of her dress with her slicked-back hair and gold earrings. She was really gorgeous! The blue and gold color scheme she has going on here is also one of our favorites.

Rebecca Romijn, 2018

Rebecca Romijn

Kelsea Ballerini (Again)

What is the true identity of this angel?! So sit back and enjoy Kelsea Ballerini’s performance at the 2018 ACM Awards in Las Vegas. Everyone understands that perfection is impossible to achieve, yet she does. In a nutshell, it’s sophisticated and enticing. It’s also casual but sophisticated all at the same time. Her hair was fashioned in loose, wavy curls, giving her look a more relaxed tone.

Kelsea Ballerini, 2018

Kelsea Ballerini

Nicole Kidman (Again)

Nicole Kidman looked stunning in this ensemble at the 2018 ACM Awards. This time, she decided to go all out in gold! Her shining attire was a fantastic match for her pale blonde hair. You shouldn’t be astonished to find that she’s a sight to behold. When she hasn’t, however, is a more interesting topic.

Nicole Kidman, 2018

Nicole Kidman

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert, in our humble opinion, looks best in red. You can figure it out by looking at what she wore to the 2018 ACM Awards. Doesn’t this make her colors pop even more? Georges Chakra was the creator of this endearing yet honest sculpture. It was a subtle and straightforward appearance that worked perfectly.

Miranda Lambert, 2018

Miranda Lambert

Lindsey Vonn

This demonstrates that you do not need to display your skin to have excellent fashion sense. Lindsey Vonn looked stunning in a Christian Siriano gown on the red carpet at the 2018 ACM Awards. The yellow dress was modest, and it came with a flouncy skirt to complete the look. Despite this, she managed to maintain her elegant appearance!

Lindsey Vonn, 2018

Lindsey Vonn

Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles attended the ACM Awards with a J. Mendel gown in 2018. Her form was emphasized by the tight red outfit! We adore the design because it just served to enhance her appearance and make her look even more sophisticated. She wore her hair down and wore little accessories. It was the wisest decision under the circumstances. Any other activity would have been a waste of time.

Jennifer Nettles, 2018

Jennifer Nettles

Jana Kramer

Which of Jana Kramer’s 2015 Academy of Country Music Awards looks do you like best? It’s unlike anything else on the list thus far. The chevron stripes and plunging neckline distinguish this dress from the rest. Wearing this outfit was a classy approach to showing off some skin while still looking great.

Jana Kramer, 2015

Jana Kramer

Julianne Hough

This is yet another challenging color to pull off well. After all, making a mistake is all too easy. It’s simple to make a mistake in this situation. We’re relieved Julianne Hough was unfazed by the scenario. She looked stunning in a salmon backless dress made by Rani Rahm for the occasion in 2011.

Julianne Hough, 2011

Julianne Hough

Carrie Underwood

Here’s a picture of Carrie Underwood from her ACM Awards performance in 2016. Davidson Zanine has developed a lovely gown with her great design. It appeared to be extremely delicate, yet this only served to accentuate the musician’s ability. We believe she looks fantastic in this attire and completely agree. Her hairstylist is to be commended.

Carrie Underwood, 2016

Carrie Underwood

Taylor Swift

We are confident that you are aware of the identity of the woman in this photograph. Taylor Swift looks stunning in a J. Mendel two-piece ensemble as she walks the red carpet at the 2014 ACM Awards. It was a basic and elegant appearance, which we think is always a hit. She used gold accessories to provide some color to the space.

Taylor Swift, 2014

Taylor Swift

Nicole Kidman

This Alexander McQueen ensemble screams “class,” and deservedly so. It’s no wonder that Nicole Kidman, of all people, can pull it off so effortlessly. She walked into the 2016 ACM Awards looking nice and professional without having to do anything. The look is sophisticated and enticing, something not everyone can achieve.

Nicole Kidman, 2016

Nicole Kidman

Shania Twain

In fashion, black flatters everyone, but Shania Twain took it to a whole new level in 2013. You can see how she styled her little black dress in the video below. The thigh-high boots are the finishing touch to this look. Her hair was down in loose curls, which lightened her appearance.

Shania Twain, 2013

Shania Twain

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert wore a brown Randi Rahm dress in 2014, which you can see here. The performer appears to like a little flash and shine in any situation. In our opinion, it had a very simple and plain appearance. Regardless, the plunging neckline and tight fit of the dress added a lot of attention to the combination.

Miranda Lambert, 2014

Miranda Lambert

Sheryl Crow

I’m interested in hearing your ideas about patterns. We adore them, especially those that are a little more daring and out of the usual! Consider Sheryl Crow’s 2014 ACM Awards gown by Christian Siriano. The design was overseen by Christian Siriano. The garment’s silhouette is actually quite straightforward. Its pattern is what actually distinguishes it from the competition.

Sheryl Crow, 2014

Sheryl Crow

Kimberly Schlapman

Because hot pink is so vivid and flashy, many individuals are afraid to wear it. However, Kimberly Schlapman demonstrated that it is not necessarily a bad decision. In 2015, she decided to try out this particular shade of pink. The ensemble radiated sophistication and grace. She kept her attire simple by wearing only a little make-up and jewelry.

Kimberly Schlapman, 2015

Kimberly Schlapman

Cassadee Pope

You should be aware that wearing anything like this requires a great level of self-assurance. Cassadee Pope has no problems with self-esteem or anything else, which is encouraging. Don’t you just love the small flower decorations strewn about the gown? It gave the garment a more feminine appearance. It’s amazing.

Cassadee Pope, 2017

Cassadee Pope

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes graced the red carpet at the 2012 Grammy Awards and looked amazing. We are confident that while dressed in Stella McCartney, you will be able to accomplish this rather easily. Because the costume had so many unique qualities, it was tough to choose a favorite part. In any case, she appeared to be in good form and young.

LeAnn Rimes, 2012

LeAnn Rimes