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Top 10 Favourite Best Actress Gowns

As part of my Oscar-related articles, today I bring you my top 10 favorite gowns worn by Best Actress winners from 1929 up until 2017. Be prepared to see a lot of white/nude dresses.


10. Sally Field (1980) | Dress by Bob Mackie
Won the Oscar for playing Norma Rae Webster in Norma Rae (1979)
 
This dress is kind of the «odd-one-out» of all the gowns on this list. It is definitely not as fancy or embellished as all the others, but I genuinely love it. The floral tulle blouse/bolero adds a beautiful finishing touch. And since it was the 1980s, she had glorious big hair to go with it. 


9. Olivia de Havilland (1950) | Dress by Unknown
Won the Oscar for playing Catherine Sloper in The Heiress (1949)

This dress is so pretty! I love the floral black and white appliqués and the lace detailing on the sleeves. I'm not too keen on the gloves, but it was the 50s so of course there had to be gloves.



8. Julianne Moore (2015) | Dress by Chanel
Won the Oscar for playing Alice Daly Howland in Still Alice (2014)

I don't think Julianne Moore deserved the Oscar (personally, I think Rosamund Pike should have won it for Gone Girl), but her dress was quite lovely. It's kind of an updated version of Olivia's dress. For extra sparkle, she accessorized with Chopard jewels.
 

 
7. Kate Winslet (2009) | Dress by Yves Saint Laurent
Won the Oscar for playing Hanna Schmitz in The Reader (2008)

I'm not usually a massive fan of one-shoulder dresses, but this one I really like. I love the color and the black lace detailing down the side. She complemented her look with Chopard jewelry.


 
6. Jennifer Lawrence (2013) | Dress by Christian Dior
Won the Oscar for playing Tiffany Maxwell in Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

This dress may not have been the most comfortable to walk in, but she looked stunning in it. Fun fact: this gown was inspired by a design created by Dior for Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1967.

 
5. Brie Larson (2016) | Dress by Gucci
Won the Oscar for playing Joy Newsome in Room (2015)

Some people were quite underwhelmed by this gown, but I loved it. I adore the color and the embellished belt is a lovely addition to the look. The only thing that I'm not really a fan of is the hairdo, but she looked beautiful anyway. She wore Aquazzura shoes and Neil Lane jewelry.



4. Audrey Hepburn (1954) | Dress by Hubert Givenchy
Won the Oscar for playing Princess Ann in Roman Holiday (1953)

This is definitely one of the most iconic dress of all time. I absolutely love it! It's elegant, classy and completely timeless. Audrey Hepburn's pixie cut and radiant smile complement it beautifully.
 

 
3. Marion Cotillard (2008) | Dress by Jean Paul Gaultier
Won the Oscar for playing Édith Piaf La Vie en Rose (2007)

This dress is simply gorgeous and it suited Marion Cotillard perfectly. She looked like a mermaid. Like Julianne Moore and Kate Winslet, she accessorized with Chopard jewelry.
 

2. Reese Witherspoon (2006) | Dress by Christian Dior
Won for playing June Carter Cash in Walk the Line (2005)

This gown is just beautiful and she looked lovely in it. It's a genuine 1955 vintage Christian Dior gown that she apparently found herself in a boutique in Paris. 
 

1. Cate Blanchett (2014) | Dress by Armani Privé
Won the Oscar for playing Jeanette «Jasmine» Francis in Blue Jasmine (2013)

Cate Blanchett is always the definition of elegance at every award show, but this particular gown is absolutely stunning. She looked ethereal. She also accessorized with Chopard jewels.


 
And that is it. These are my top 10 favourite Oscar-winning gowns.
Were you surprised by some of my choices? Did I pick any of your favourites?  
 
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  1. lissa4 March 2018 at 18:52

    #10 - I like the somewhat casualness of this outfit, we can all dress like her and not waste a fortune

    #9 - the top part I like but the bottom with the odd pattern, I didn't like

    #8 - I just didn't like the black beads or whatever those things are, I might like better if it's a different color

    #7- nope, sorry, I think this one shoulder is just so unbalance

    #6 - it's okay. is this the dress where she trip on the stairs in? I don't remember.

    #5 - I do like this especially the bright blue, it certainly works well with her skin color

    #4 - no matter what she wears, she always looks good to me, I like this simple shape and the floral patterns

    #3 -I didn't care for the pattern, especially the top part, the bottom reminds me of a mermaid's tail

    #2 - don't like it, maybe it just look so plain to me from far away but the patterns actually looks better up close

    #1 - I do like the delicateness of this dress but I didn't care how it all blends in like she is naked and cover with whites florals.

    I suppose it's a matter of preference but I always find I don't seem to like any of the dresses.

    have a lovely day.

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  2. Jane17 September 2018 at 10:30

    I like Kate Winslet’s dress and Marion Cotillard’s “mermaid gown” suited her really well! Not everyone can pull off an outfit like that and she looked perfect in it. However, I loved Audrey Hepburn’s attire the most. It is simple and classy. I have always admired this actress’s elegance. Funnily enough, I did not watch the movie “Roman Holiday”. I regularly enjoy her films “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Funny Face” on http://www.topstreaming.co.uk . Hopefully, this one is available as well!

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