Now that this year’s busy award season has finally come to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the glamorous gowns we saw on the red carpet. From the show-stoppers at the Golden Globes to those flashy Grammy gowns and even the eclectic creations that made a real impact at the Oscars, celebs certainly took advantage of all the big-ticket events to show off in style. Here’s a countdown of the 10 most awe-inspiring gowns from this year’s eventful award season.
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10. Rihanna at the Grammy Awards
After that notorious memo went out asking stars to dress a bit more conservatively, no one was quite sure what attendees would be caught wearing on music’s biggest night. Rihanna’s red custom Azzedine Ala
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9. Nina Dobrev at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
Nina’s Elie Saab Spring 2013 gown featured a sleek and straightforward shape, but it was that hot pink hue that really popped on the red carpet. She finished off the bright look with Neil Lane jewels, an embellished Judith Leiber clutch and Jimmy Choo heels.
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8. Taylor Swift at the Golden Globe Awards
Taylor brought a lot of drama to the awards, only this time it had nothing to do with her complicated love life. The popular singer/songwriter arrived in this sensational plum-colored Donna Karan Atelier taffeta gown styled with Lorraine Schwartz gems and Rene Caovilla shoes.
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7. Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Oscars
This gold embellished Zuhair Murad Spring 2013 Couture creation shined almost as bright as the Oscar statues. Catherine didn’t hold back on the accessories either, adding sparkling Lorraine Schwartz jewelry to complement her already elaborate gown.
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6. Jennifer Garner at the Oscars
What really set Jennifer’s perfectly purple strapless Gucci apart was that exaggerated ruffle back. A Neil Lane statement necklace, a coordinating clutch by Roger Vivier and Brian Atwood Wagner pumps wrapped up the unique look.
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5. Naomi Watts at the Oscars
It was hard to miss Naomi in this marvelously metallic Armani Priv
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4. Lily Collins at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
She may not have attended the actual awards, but Lily’s outstanding embellished violet Zuhair Murad gown definitely rivaled some of the stars on the red carpet. A pair of Takat earrings completed her look.
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3. Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars
Jennifer seemed to have saved her best Christian Dior for last as she stunned in the fashion house’s white strapless Couture gown. Chopard gems, a Roger Vivier clutch and Brian Atwood Maniac pumps were the perfect finishing touches.
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2. Lucy Liu at the Golden Globe Awards
The fantastic floral print on Lucy’s Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2013 ball gown really made an impression. She artfully accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
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1. Amy Adams at the Golden Globe Awards
Even in a season of truly amazing gowns, Amy’s blush-colored Marchesa strapless gown stood out thanks to its dynamic mermaid silhouette. Tiffany & Co. jewels and Casadei pumps rounded out the spectacular look.
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