Stunning Gowns From The 97th Oscars
The biggest night in Hollywood — the 97th Academy Awards — took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Before the awards were handed out, stars walked the red carpet in a dazzling array of custom gowns and dresses.
From timeless sophistication to out-of-the-box creativity, there was no shortage of styles on display at the 2025 Oscars.
Coco Gauff
Tennis sensation Coca Gauff brought her effortlessly charming and athletic style to the forefront with this custom Miu Miu gown.
The dress featured a form-fitting silhouette with a draped bodice, along with subtle crystal embellishments throughout the gown.
Storm Reid
The breakout star of A Wrinkle in Time, along with Euphoria and The Last of Us, came out in an Alexandre Vauthier creation.
Her dress incorporated a bubble skirt with belted waist. She tied the look together with a simple Giuseppe Zanotti pair of sandals with stiletto heels.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling shimmered everywhere she walked at the Oscars, thanks to her stunning Oscar de la Renta gown from the designer's ready-to-wear fall 2025 collection.
The dress had a design reminiscent of autumn leaves, punctuated with playful metallic embellishments. She complemented her look with diamond stud earrings by Effy.
Amelia Dimoldenberg
Versace created the gorgeous gown worn by presenter Amelia Dimoldenberg. The eye-catching dress showed off Dimoldenberg's figure thanks to its strap-heavy design.
Dimoldenberg also wore a pair of heels, but otherwise kept her accessories to a minimum, allowing the pale blue Versace dress to take center stage.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg has always had a unique sense of style, and she continued this tradition with an offbeat, futuristic gown by Christian Siriano.
The gown had a glossy design, not unlike liquid metal or and oil sheen. The off-the-shoulder design added a touch of classical elegance to the otherwise trendy look.
Rachel Sennott
Rachel Sennott rocked a pink sequin Balenciaga dress on the red carpet for the 97th Oscars.
A straightforward and simplistic design, the dress featured a classic cut with the sequins adding a playful, sparkly splash. Sennott chose to go relatively unadorned, with no jewelry.
Ana de Armas
While some stars get creative for the Oscars, Ana de Armas opted for a more elegant, classic look with with this black silk crêpe gown from Louis Vuitton.
The gown incorporated a bustier halter neck, and de Armas completed her look with black satin sandals and jewelry (also from Louis Vuitton).
Raffey Cassidy
The Brutalist's Raffey Cassidy turned heads with her red carpet gown. While the figure-hugging body of the silver Loewe dress was fairly conventional, her shoulder tie made for a statement piece.
With such a unique look, Cassidy chose not to distract from the dress with any jewelry or other accessories.
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn lived up to her name in this shimmering gold gown from Dolce & Gabbana.
The eye-catching yet elegant number featured silver jewels lining the bodice and a tie detail cinched around the waist. The look was completed with a regal shawl and mini train.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah has been known to favor bright colors in the past, and the 97th Oscars were no exception for the multi-faceted star.
Intriguingly, we couldn't find information on the designer of Latifah's red gown, but the unique neckline and shimmering jewelry came together for a vibrant, fun look.
Scarlett Johansson
This design from Thierry Mugler and De Beers screams 'Old Hollywood,' which makes it a fantastic fit for Scarlett Johansson's timeless, elegant aesthetic.
The navy gown was cinched at the waist and draped down to the floor. A pair of gloves and diamond jewelry created a captivating look.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry's Christian Siriano gown had a strapless design with sheer panels down the legs, all complemented with Pomellato jewelry and a flipped bob haircut.
Of course, the most noteworthy thing about Berry's wardrobe was the pattern and texture of the dress itself, which looked similar to a shattered mirror.
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz is known to favor Chanel, so it's no surprise that she rocked a halter-neck chiffon dress from the designer for the Oscars.
The elegant gown featured a long train along with a bodice that was studded with jewelled buttons, along with a diamond brooch.
Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan's Ashi Studio gown was redder than the red carpet, featuring a floating bust that gave it the illusion of floating off of her body.
The gown had an otherwise straightforward design, all accentuated with a double side slit to show off her legs.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat looked like a wildcat in her animal-print Balmain gown, that was apparently based on an archival design from the 1950s.
To go along with the animal print and plunging neckline, the gown literally shimmered thanks to the sparkles embedded in its design.
Lupita Nyong'o
The custom Chanel dress worn by Lupita Nyong'o was reportedly inspired by a 1991 design from Chanel's archives. It featured tens of thousands of intricate beads woven into its design.
Nyong'o also wore pearls in her hair, a look that paired well with the beads on her dress.
Laura Dern
The drapey Gucci gown worn by Laura Dern showcased a somewhat sporty, sleeved look consisting of a sheer blouse over a lace bustier.
Dern reunited on the red carpet with her Blue Velvet co-star, Isabella Rossellini, to pay tribute to the film's director, David Lynch.
Emma Stone
Louis Vuitton designed the gown worn by Emma Stone for the Oscars, which featured a metallic, embellished design.
While shimmery silver dresses are nothing new at the Oscars, Stone showed that the classic looks remain classic for a reason.
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh walked the red carpet in a strapless blue Balenciaga dress, which featured a cape detail at the waist.
The eye-catching dress shimmered in the light, showing every hue of its brilliant blue design. Yeoh opted for a simple necklace to complete the look.
Lily-Rose Depp
Lily-Rose Depp looked stunning in her Chanel dress, which had a plunging neckline and transparent lace skirt.
The look struck a perfect balance between Depp's contemporary image and the glamour that the Oscars red carpet tends to showcase.
Zoe Saldaña
Saldaña's Saint Laurent dress was a winner, featuring a rich burgundy color palette, pleated detailing, and a jewelled section at the top of the bodice.
The bodice was the ideal complement to the Cartier Panthere necklace that she wore around her neck.
Felicity Jones
It might seem passé to walk the red carpet in a silver dress, but the classics are classic for a reason — and Felicity Jones proved this with her silver Giorgio Armani Privé gown.
The dress had a high neckline and exposed back, along with further cut-out details at the hips.
Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley paired an elegant up-do, necklace, and dark lipstick with a Chanel dress.
The dress was understated by Oscars standards, with a black velvet design, open neckline, and cap sleeves. The overall effect looks timeless and elegant, even if the separate components aren't frequently seen together.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning brought a playful touch of the 1950s in her custom Givenchy dress, which was inspired by midcentury designs from Givenchy.
Fanning's dress was made of French Lyon lace and silver tulle, along with a molded corset and Watteau caped back.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cryus stunned in her custom McQueen and Boucheron high-neck halter gown, paired with lace gloves and diamond earrings.
It was a unique look for the multifaceted pop star, who's shown no shortage of styles over the years. At the 97th Oscars, it was all about old Hollywood for Cyrus.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez looked stunning in her custom Ralph Lauren gown. The champagne blush dress was intricately detailed with 16,000 crystal embellishments.
Gomez has showcased a number of dresses during awards season, but her Oscars outfit harkened back to old-school Hollywood glamour.
Demi Moore
Demi Moore was nominated for Best Actress, and dressed for the occasion in this stunning Giorgio Armani Privé gown.
The custom dress featured a plunging neckline, pleated hip detailing, and a flowing train. Matching earrings and bracelet helped complete her look.
Mikey Madison
Christian Dior designed the gown wore by Mikey Madison to start the night, with a black bodice and pink skirt.
Madison wore a high bun to complement the outfit. Later in the night, as she accepted her Best Actress award, she changed into a second gown.
Cynthia Erivo
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo wore a dramatic Louis Vuitton in a deep, dark green. According to some reports, the dress is an homage to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black woman to win an Oescar.
The look was completed with embellished details, including a high neckline and Erivo's signature long nails.
Ariana Grande
Grande opted for this peplum gown from Schiaparelli, which was reportedly embroidered with over a hundred thousand individual crystals.
The gown showcased an elegant bodice with a dramatic flowing skirt, all in a hue of soft, subdued champagne pink.
