Oscar fashion: hits and misses

No-one does va-va-voom like Beyoncé in Armani. Imagine being able to pull this off? We're impressed beyond all measure. Now to keep it clean all night.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Simple, sparkly, pretty chainmail... but what's with the hair? Cate Blanchett is dressed in a stunning one-shoulder Swarovski crystal mesh gown by Giorgio Armani Prive.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

We can understand Gwynnie wanting a dress that gives her some curves. But with her prissy stance, blood-red pursed lips and school girl hair... she looks like she's been attacked by a mad spider. Oh, and that colour does nothing for you, girl. Dress by Zac Posen.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Helen Mirren looks gorgeous in this champagne-coloured Christian Lacroix gown! Flowing, elegant, breath-taking detail... every inch an Oscar-winning siren. Now... judging by the face of the woman behind you, perhaps a touch less citrus in your perfume?

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Jennifer, all we can say is thank goodness you took off that silly little bolero before you went up to accept your Oscar. We understand, though. You had a fat arm moment just before you left the house, didn't you? Silly girl. That Oscar de la Renta dress is beautiful, and so are you.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Jennifer Lopez does her Grecian preggie dress again, this time by Marchesa. No excuse for this, when you are built like a Roman hourglass... unless of course, she IS pregnant? Have we missed something?

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

The original power couple - Kate looks so unbelievably gorgeous, we assume men were staggering around her. No wonder Sam looks like the cat who got the cream.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Oh wow... the Devil is Dishevelled in Prada.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Naomi Watts looks fabulous in her Escada gown. Incredibly fabulous. We especially like the black detail, creating a soft empire line with gentle sleeves showcasing her gorgeous creamy shoulders. Yum.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

When you are tall, rail-thin and seriously beautiful... it's hard not to kill in basic red. Nicole the Vamp makes Katie the Precious look more than ever like a mini-Stepford prude. The cape may be a little over the top. I mean, she got the message, Nic.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Oooh, Pen. It may be Versace, but my, you look silly. Like you got a sleek pink dress caught in a milk frother.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Pretty, fresh and midnight-draped to perfection in Nina Ricci. We love Reese Witherspoon.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Barbie and Ken in evening wear. Ho-hum.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Good grief. Jack is back, but he's gone from slick to scary. One flew over the Cuckoo's Egg. Incredibly, he's still sex on a stick. I didn't know pheromones could seep through a computer screen.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Nice dress, nice hip diamond detail, nice hair... scary FACE. Remember Celine, when it comes to surgery - less is more.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

While grey might be this year's hottest colour, pre-Omo grey just doesn't cut it. I nearly died.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

While Meryl might have been faking her Prada-style, Anne Hathaway clearly learnt a thing or two on set. Gorgeous, stylish and just a little cheeky in Valentino... we just love that bow.

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Oscar fashion: hits and misses

Kirsten's dress is pretty, but she needs sleep, a brush, doughnuts or, well, something, to make her look slightly less like The Living Dead has a Night Out. We hope it is just this picture...

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