In advance of the Oscars, here are seven stars (in some of their best looks) who’ve made the case for glamour this awards season.
Not a dud among them.
By The Styles Desk
The lead-up to the Oscars is not only for predictions. It’s also an opportunity to take a look back at the style trends that the awards season grind has unearthed. It’s also an opportunity to see celebrities show up week after week in gowns, accessories and regalia, topping their last look, or at least complementing it. We’ve clocked hundreds of looks already in just two short months, some with a lot of oomph and personality, some that left us scratching our heads. But the stars in this round up stood out for their repeatedly refined elegance.
Swipe right on each celebrity for some of the best examples.
Emma Stone
After all of the shoulder action in “Poor Things,” Ms. Stone has shown a lot of her own shoulders. So far this year she’s taken home BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice and Golden Globe awards.
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The actress donned Louis Vuitton gowns to four of the awards shows this season. At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, she wore a floral slip dress.
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Wearing a Louis Vuitton gown at the BAFTA Film Awards in February.
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In a black custom Louis Vuitton dress at the Critics Choice Awards in January.
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At the Golden Globe Awards in January, wearing a floral Louis Vuitton custom gown.
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Ayo Edebiri
Out of the gate, Ms. Edebiri’s partnership with her stylist Danielle Goldberg proved to be a winning combination. Her sleek, sophisticated style served her well, as she accepted her Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, Film Independent Spirit and Screen Actors Guild awards this season.
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Wearing a black Louis Vuitton dress at the Emmy Awards in January.
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In a red strapless Prada gown at the Golden Globe Awards in January.
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Wearing a peach Bottega Veneta halter dress at the BAFTA Film Awards.
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At the Governors Awards in January, Ms. Edibiri wore a strapless Proenza Schouler dress.
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Cillian Murphy
The expertly tailored suiting Mr. Murphy’s character dons in his Oscar-nominated performance in “Oppenheimer” may have rubbed off on the actor. Mr. Murphy, who has won BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, has brought a subdued confidence to the red carpet.
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Wearing head-to-toe Zegna at the BAFTA Film Awards.
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In Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello at the Golden Globe Awards.
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In a tailored brown suit at the Oscars Nominees Lunch.
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The actor wore a pin-striped Saint Laurent creation at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Ms. Randolph has gone for old-world glamour this season. Picking up trophies for her supporting performance in “The Holdovers,” including a Golden Globe and BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Film Independent Spirit awards, the actress has raised the bar with modernized versions of classic cuts.
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Ms. Randolph wore a white Valdrin Sahiti dress to the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Wearing a dress by Jovana Louis at the Critics Choice Awards in January.
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In a custom dress by Robert Wun at the BAFTAs Film Awards.
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At the Nominees Luncheon Ms. Randolph wore a black one-shoulder cocktail dress.
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Elizabeth Debicki
Appropriately, the actress, who played Princess Diana on the TV series “The Crown,” brought a regal quality to awards season. Modern flourishes, including what looked like a cummerbund with a large bow tied in front at the Critics Choice Awards, gave her style an updated twist.
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The front of Ms. Debicki's light blue Armani Privé dress at the Screen Actors Guild Awards ...
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... is equally as stunning from the back.
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A Dior boat neck gown at the Emmy Awards.
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Wearing a silver Dior Haute Couture dress at the Golden Globes.
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Ms. Debicki chose pants and a sheer top from Oscar De La Renta for the Critics Choice Awards.
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Charles Melton
From classic tuxedos to a flame-red suit fronted with a skinny black tie, Mr. Melton looked good in all of it. He switched up styles, cuts and colors and kept his fashion fans guessing. Better yet, the “May December” actor seemed to have fun with the mix.
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Wearing a classic double breasted Giorgio Armani suit at the Golden Globes.
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In a deep red Valentino suit at the Critics Choice Awards.
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In an all black suit at the Governors Awards.
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Greta Lee
Ms. Lee, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film “Past Lives,” quickly became the one to watch on the carpet this season. With each appearance the actress melded an avant-garde style with a classic touch that put her at the top of best dressed lists all season.
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At the Golden Globes Ms. Lee wore a Loewe gown, where the front wasn't the only thing people were talking about...
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... it was also the drape in the back.
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In a bold-red drop waist Bottega Veneta dress at the Governors Awards.
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Ms. Lee smartly accessorized her Loewe look at the BAFTA Tea Party.
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The actress took a dramatic turn in The Row for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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In a white deconstructed dress for the more casual Film Independent Spirit Awards.
