OK, so maybe yourfavorite film didn't come home with a little gold man, but you can't say that the 2026 Oscars red carpet was a disappointment. The dudes were giving "dapper dandy"— with lots of brooches on display — while the ladies looked to feathers, shimmer and dreamy shades of blue and green. From Rose Byrne's breathtaking florals to Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan looking like chess pieces in their dueling white and black ensembles, we've rounded up our most memorable looks of the night here. We like them! We really like them!
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Best post-breakup bombshell: Nicole Kidman
Did she just level up? Nicole Kidman brought jaws to the floor when she stepped out in Chanel. The dress hit all the marks, with decorative feathers, crystals and a peplum bodice.
Most monochromatic: Timothée Chalamet
The Best Actor nominee decided to forgoMarty Supremeorange for the big night in favor of an all-white custom Givenchy suit.
Sleekest suit: Michael B. Jordan
TheSinnersactor skipped the traditional tux for a sleek all-black Louis Vuitton suit with a Nehru-style jacket, proving that sometimes the sharpest look on the carpet is the simplest. He added more edge with a chain detail at the waist.
Boldest feathers: Demi Moore
Demi Moore wasn't going for demure in this feathered Gucci gown. On hand to present, the actor, who was nominated last year forThe Substance, didn't shy away from a standout red carpet moment. The inky feathers with glossy green scales around the waist perfectly captured Moore's shape.
Best black-and-white: Teyana Taylor
Leave it to Teyana Taylor to make a moment out of an otherwise mundane color palette. TheOne Battle After Anotheractor's Chanel gown featured a sheer, beaded bodice and a feathered skirt. Sensing a trend?
Best '90s minimalism: Emma Stone
TheBugoniastar had fashionistas buggin' over her shimmering white Louis Vuitton gown, which reportedly took 600 hours to bead. Verdict: Worth it. The backless number is topping the best-dressed list thanks to its simple, body-skimming cut.
Best mullet: Jacob Elordi
It's a party in the back for the Best Supporting Actor nominee, who sported a scruffy, shorter version of the modern mullet that's been making the rounds lately. His Bottega Veneta tuxedo sharpened the look.
Most minted: Kate Hudson
Her movie's calledSong Sung Blue, but Best Actress nominee Kate Hudson was feeling green on Oscars night. Accompanied by her mom, Goldie Hawn, Hudson stepped out in a sparkling mint Giorgio Armani Privé number paired with Garatti jewels.
Best sparkle: Wunmi Mosaku
TheSinnersactor stunned the Golden Globe carpet with apregnancy reveal. For the Oscars, it was her green glitter that turned heads. Wunmi Mosaku's stylistpreviously told Yahoothat color, comfort and practicality have been key for the actor this award season. This hand-embroidered Louis Vuitton look paired with green flats fits the bill!
Best tribute: Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley's Chanel gown might just be a manifestation. The actor, nominated for Best Actress forHamnet, wore a pink-and-red look thatpaid homage to Grace Kelly, who wore a similar silhouette at the 1956 Oscars, where she took home that very award. The debut of her sparkling blonde hair is the cherry on top.
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Prettiest in pastel: Felicity Jones
In a sea of dramatic black gowns, Felicity Jones brought sunshine to the red carpet. TheTrain Dreamsactress's butter-yellow Prada number combined a clean, minimalist bodice with a twinkling tulle skirt. Jones told E! she'd rather be in pajamas, but we have no notes.
Best rebuttal to Timothée Chalamet: Misty Copeland
This ballerina isanything but boring. Misty Copeland's David Koma look was giving both business and ballet with a tuxedo-style bodice finished with a tutu-tulle detail.
Most unrecognizable: Law Roach
Fresh fromspilling deetson his star client Zendaya's blink-and-you-missed-it wedding, the stylist had red carpet watchers doing double takes with his Oscar night makeover. Law Roach swapped his trademark long locks for a short, wavy crop, wearing a knee-length gold brocade jacket to stand out from the standard tuxedos surrounding him.
Best of both worlds: Ji-young Yoo
TheKPop Demon Huntersstar paid homage to both old Hollywood and Korean style in a Carolina Herrera dress featuring a baby blue bodice, full navy skirt and oversized black bow tied around the waist. "We had had a conversation about maybe wearing a Korean designer or a Korean-style thing, and this kind of was just a happy accident," she told E! on the red carpet. "It looks a lot like ahanbok, which is a traditional Korean dress. It just really worked out nicely."
Best new beard: Chase Stokes
TheOuter Banksalum got props for his new facial hair. Per the E! crew, Stokes's stylist debated putting him in a velvet suit — his garnet-hued number hails from Dunhill — on a hot day, but the beard and berry combo is a winner all around.
Best Total Betty: Alicia Silverstone
A fashion faux pas? As if! Alicia Silverstone, who stars inBugonia, leaned on her fashion designer pal Christian Siriano for her classic look, which featured a strapless black velvet bodice and a white skirt. Black opera-length gloves completed the vintage-feeling aesthetic, and yes, we too were getting some Batgirl vibes from that sharp, structured neckline.
Best blue steel: Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin — 1987's Best Actress forChildren of a Lesser Godand star of 2022 Best PictureCODA-— returned to the Academy Awards to prove that sometimes less is more. Matlin eschewed big volume in favor of a chic bob and a sleek Marmar Halim deep-blue number paired with a matching Tyler Ellis clutch. It was simple and fairly conservative in a sea of skin, but still totally stunning.
Best period dress: Shaboozey
The singer looked like a time traveler in his razor-sharp black tailcoat with a crisp white bow tie and wide-leg trousers. The custom Campillo look got an extra wink of personality from a sparkling brooch, pearl earrings and two-tone shoes.
Best dressed newbie: Chase Infiniti
TheOne Battle After Anotherstar looked like a seasoned pro on her first-ever Oscars red carpet, wearing a custom Louis Vuitton dress with dramatic ruffles. "I love a little lilac," she told E! — and clearly, a bit of drama.
Best botanical: Rose Byrne
Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne arrived in her best botanicals, amping up a beautiful black Christian Dior gown with textured floral details. A bold red lip added extra star power for theIf I Had Legs I'd Kick Youstar.
Best in red: Renate Reinsve
Simple and sexy was the name of the game for theSentimental Valuestar, a nominee for Best Actress. Reinsve went minimalist and monochromatic in a red Louis Vuitton dress made from a single piece of fabric, paired with red strappy heels, a red lip and a lot of leg!
Most bridal: Elle Fanning
The Best Supporting Actress nominee's custom Givenchy white ballgown looked ready for a church. But for Elle Fanning, it had a deeper meaning. Crystals that decorated the bodice and the tulle skirt were arranged to mimic wisteria trellises that Fanning said bloomed aroundher childhood home. An archival Cartier necklace sealed the look.
Most fun accessories: Spike Lee
In typical Spike Lee fashion, the filmmaker's accessories were the best part of his look. To accompany white pants and a beige plaid blazer, Lee wore a purple fedora, white glasses, sneakers and a flashy metallic shoulder bag. Fun fact: Lee'sOff-White x Air Jordan collab shoes(released as a women's style in 2020) were a nod to the late designer Virgil Abloh.