Greta Gerwig in Rodarte

The second I saw Greta walk out in this, I exclaimed "YELLOW!" There's something about a good yellow dress that just gets me every time. This felt like a throwback to Michelle Williams' 2006 Oscar look, right down to the red lip and the wavy hair. Complete perfection.

Margot Robbie in Chanel

Margot always looks great on the carpet, but this ice-white look was particularly appropriate for her I, Tonya nomination. While I always prefer a nominee's hair to look a little more "done," the rest of her styling brought the ensemble together, and the delicate detail of the top combined with the soft femininity of the skirt was dreamy.

Jennifer Garner in Atelier Versace

Jennifer Garner looks phenomenal in bold colors (remember her orange Valentino in 2004?) and this dress is no exception. Versace gowns can be a little fussy and overdone, but the solid color and flow of the fabric makes this one work. A good asymmetrical neckline never hurt anyone, and I ADORE that she added a pop with a sapphire earring.

Allison Janney in Reem Acra

Normally a sleeve like this would be a massive no-no, but somehow the simplicity of the rest of this gown makes it work. I could hardly believe it was Allison's first time at the Oscars because she carried herself so well throughout the night. A wonderful look and a well-deserved win!

Chadwick Boseman

I am rarely okay with non-traditional suits at the Oscars, but this completely changed my mind about them. This is now the ONLY style I want to see from men on the red carpet. I want well-tailored, embellished suits all day, every day. I want everyone to be able to look this cool. #WakandaForever FOR REAL.

Common

Common has always been the best at the "classic with a twist." The charcoal grey suit was one I hadn't seen from him before, and he accessorized well with the lapel pin. He just always looks like a tall glass of water everywhere he goes.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon

To start, if you haven't seen The Big Sick you really, really need to. It's a great film, they're a great couple, and while writers often look underwhelming on the red carpet in comparison to the actors, Emily and Kumail really turned it out. Kumail's suit was impeccably tailored, and Emily's dress was whimsical and flirty. They make a great team.

Mira Sorvino in Ramona Keveža and Ashley Judd in Badgley Mischka

While not technically a "couple," Mira and Ashley showing up together was a significant move, as the two were among the first to speak out against Harvey Weinstein this past year and have been at the forefront of the #TimesUp movement. I loved that Mira's gown had subtle purple undertones that complimented the violet of Ashley's dress, and while their gowns were extremely different, they were both feminine and classic.

Adam Rippon

I have followed Adam's skating career since he made is Senior debut. I have loved every minute of his rise to fame and his pinnacle Olympic triumph. But I have two questions:
1. What are you doing at the Oscars?
2. What are you doing at the Oscars wearing a kinky leather harness?
Some fashion accessories are better left in the bedroom, boo.

Timothée Chalamet

I'm not against a white suit in theory. What I'm against is an ivory suit with a white shirt and tie, paired with clunky black boots. I don't care if you're young - do something like this at an event that isn't the Oscars. Or better yet, just don't do something like this.

Rita Moreno

While I give Rita props for still being able to fit into her old Oscar dress (pictured below,) I wish she had kept the top the same. Strapless gowns aren't quite so flattering in your 80s, and throwing on a necklace and above-the-elbow gloves to compensate doesn't quite work. I can throw her a bone for nostalgia, but that's about it.

 Salma Hayek

Oh...no. This Gucci gown makes me itchy just looking at it. From the Grecian beaded top to the 80s prom fabric and ruffle-tiered bottom, there isn't a single good thing I can say about this dress. The color isn't even flattering on Salma, and I thought she looked good in every color in the book. Just...no.

Tiffany Haddish

I've been loving all the people of color rocking Wakanda-inspired fashion lately, but there's a certain point where it crosses into bargain-basement costume territory. Tiffany unfortunately crossed that line. I adored that when she presented, she changed into "the dress" that she has worn at multiple award shows and wore to host SNL. She should have worn that dress all the way through instead of bothering with this weird number.

St. Vincent

I don't care if you're a musician and you're only there to perform. If you're invited to the Oscars, you show up in a dress and you work it because that's what the event demands. You do not arrive in a circus leotard. End of story.

Eiza Gonzalez

I'm not a huge fan of halter tops in any context, but in this particular case and in this particular color with these particular side cut-outs, the gown looks like it's trying to be a swimsuit.

Andra Day

Andra is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and I respect her talent and her body of work. I do not respect this dress. It looks like a grandmother's bedspread. I cannot. I CANNOT.

Emma Stone in Givenchy

THIS is what you wear to win an Oscar. A vintage throwback look can be difficult to pull off, but this one was a total success. The bead-work throughout the bodice and in the fringe skirt is ridiculous, and the gold tone is just the right shade for Emma’s skin tone. It was the perfect look to match her movie that was all about jazz music, and paired with a soft wave in her hair, she’s set to swish her skirt at a jazz club.

Taraji P. Henson in Alberta Ferretti

This. Is. How. You. Dress. UMPH. From the hair to the necklace to the boobs to the VELVET, this look was flawless from head to toe. My mom would like you to know that she wishes Taraji had added a bracelet. I think she’s nit-picking.

Auli’I Cravalho in Rubin Singer

For a fresh-faced youth to make her debut as the voice actress in an animated film nominee, this was an impressive entrance. I’m all about art-deco inspiration, and this was a great gown both for the Oscars and for her age.

Kirsten Dunst in Dior Haute Couture

We haven’t seen Kirsten on the carpet in a while, and this was a beautiful Grace Kelly moment. She might as well be in Rear Window. And with POCKETS! Sometimes flawless simplicity is the best way to go.

Felicity Jones in Dior

I’m normally anti-short-dresses when it comes to the Oscars, but Felicity was just a presenter, and for a tea-length dress this was a feminine, sweet, and memorable look. She might as well have stepped out of a Degas ballerina painting. So pretty!

Viola Davis in Armani Privé

Wearing red on the red carpet can be difficult, and I’ll fully admit that it was difficult to find a good photo of this gown, but at the end of the day it was a great color on Viola and that’s probably all that matters. The draping and the fit was GORGEOUS, and I always say that when you’re going to win an Oscar, a dress that has a good neckline is key.

Emma Roberts in Vintage Armani Privé

Vintage gowns can be tricky, but this was perfect. 1. Only a woman with no boobs could wear this dress. 2. The vintage hairstyle, like Emma Stone’s, was a stunning throwback to Old Hollywood glamour. 3. She was representing sustainable fashion by wearing a vintage look and not using resources to create a new one, which I can always get behind. A triple threat.

Janelle Monae in Elie Saab

This look took a bit to grow on me, but now I’m fully on board. She’s spent the entire award season wearing super fussy looks and accessorizing WAY too much, and I was thrilled that she stripped it down a bit. I know what you’re thinking – this is stripped down? Yes. Look at her SAG and Globes looks. This was a crazy detailed dress that she styled with just a few rings, basic studs, and a short, simple hairstyle. It’s quintessentially Janelle, and it will probably go down in Oscar gown history.

Heidi Klum in Alberta Ferretti

Grace Helbig always says that Heidi is always there. It doesn’t matter if she’s not getting an award or presenting, she just always gets an invitation. She ended up going to a few after parties in several Alberta Ferretti looks, because of course she would. Whatever she decides to wear is always a love-it-or-hate-it situation, and she happened to look fabulous in both gowns! Two very different looks, but two hits in my book.

Kate Bosworth in J. Mendel

This is just so freaking classy. A lot of people use the Vanity Fair party as an excuse to dress in slinky, more casual dresses, but this was an Oscar-worthy gown and a stunning look on Kate.

Kate Bekinsale in Zuhair Murad

I love how extravagant this gown is. She wasn’t nominated. She wasn’t presenting. She didn’t walk the red carpet. But Kate showed up to the party in a dress that says “I’m going to show up and make an entrance with SLEEVES and you’re going to know I’m here and I’m going to look better than you. Boom.”

Justin Timberlake in Tom Ford and
Jessica Biel in Kaufman Franco

I get all the Jessica Biel Lion King references that circulated the internet, but I still love the uniqueness of her gown and the stand-out necklace. Long sleeves can skew matronly really easily, but the distressed sequins kept this one looking modern and cool.

Justin's tux was probably my favorite of the night because of the TAILORING. If you can afford the best tailoring in the world, there's no excuse to not show up in a perfect suit. Between that and his perfectly proportioned tie, he was one of the best in the house.

John Legend in Gucci and Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad

This photo doesn't even do Chrissy Tiegen's dress justice, but let's be real, Chrissy looks amazing 100% of the time. It's getting kind of boring. Except it isn't, because she somehow manages to surprise me. I'm used to super-sexy looks from her, and this one kept the sex appeal with the slit, but the high neck and sleeves added a modernity while the beading kept it zippy and fun. And it has a cape! And a sheer sleeve! On anyone else this look could be everything but the kitchen sink, but on Chrissy it's just...cool.

John's tie bothers me enormously, but he always seems to know when he's with Chrissy that he's not really the star of the show, and I appreciate that.

Chris Evans in Salvatore Ferragamo

If you're going to step outside the classic norm for the Oscars, at least it's well-tailored and styled. Everything from the tie to the pocket square to the shoes is flawless.

The Moonlight Men (Trevante Rhodes, Alex R. Hibbert, and Ashton Sanders) in Calvin Klein

I loved that these three completely emulated the three phases in their movie with coordinating, but distinctly different looks. So perfect.

Lin Manuel Miranda's Face

Lin looked like a sweet, innocent, enthralled 10-year-old boy the entire night and it broke my poor heart in the best way possible. This man needs to be invited to every Oscars just so the human race can grab onto a shred of his infectious joy.

Honorary Man: Sunny Pawar

...just look at him. 'Nuff said.

David Oyelowo and Jessica Oyelowo

There's nothing wrong with these looks individually. But if she's wearing a creamy ivory, YOU CAN'T WEAR WHITE AND STAND NEXT TO EACH HER. This was just poor planning on every level.

Terrence Howard

Maybe the photo-op pose is throwing me off a bit, but this bathrobe-tux situation is way too Hugh Hefner for my liking. It's the Oscars. Put on a real jacket.

Casey Affleck's Hair

I don't care if it's for a role or if this is just your vibe - you don't go to the Oscars with a caveman beard and a man bun. Get it together.

Octavia Spencer in Marchesa

Octavia Spencer has worn some STUNNING red carpet gowns, but this one simply isn't flattering. The ruching in the bodice flattens her chest and the shoulder straps make her shoulders look broader than they are. Between that and the washed-out color, she simply blended into the backdrop.

Ginnifer Goodwin in Zuhair Murad

Much like Ruth Negga's gown, this was just a weird Victorian nightmare. This reminds me of what Rochester's murderous attic-wife would wear in Jane Eyre.

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

This isn't the worst dress in history, but the fabric reminds me far too much of Halloween costumes I had as a child. Trying to dress up as a Grecian Gladiator isn't generally a great move for the Oscars.

Halle Berry in Versace

This was a classic tale of too many looks in one. The top half is great, the bottom half is great, but both put together just look bizarre. If it was all gold or all black it might have worked better, but the combination makes it feel like a cheap prom dress.

Salma Hayak in Alexander McQueen

I distinctly remember an episode of What Not to Wear in which Clinton described a contributor as wearing a top that looked like two watermelons being held up by dental floss. Whelp. Here we are. If that weren't enough, the fabrication is an oddly Moulin Rouge inspired, and combined with the modern straight-hair styling, the whole look is off.