The hottest looks from the 2023 Academy Awards and after party

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By Phoebe Egoroff

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And just like that the 95th Academy Awards are well and truly done and dusted!

The star-studded evening saw a host of celebrities strut their stuff on the champagne (not red!) carpet, with Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Brendan Fraser among the top winners of the highly coveted golden statue.

For many of us, however, the fashion choices were the standout performances of the evening. The go-to color for the event this year appeared to be white - with stars like Michelle Yeoh and Michelle Williams going for bridal-themed styles.

Lady Gaga, 36, definitely made the list as one of the iconic looks of the evening.

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Lady Gaga gave the classic black dress her own unique spin. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

The singer had arrived at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles in a gorgeous black corseted Versace dress that had a sheer boned bodice and full-length skirt with a drop waist. She had a crystal-embellished belt around her hips, while the skirt dropped quite low around the back, revealing part of the 'Bad Romance' singer's backside.

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The sheer back ended just below her bottom. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy

The gown had originally been debuted at the Versace 2023 Fall-Winter fashion show and was described by Donatella Versace as being "a celebration of our tailoring and craftsmanship."

Rihanna showcased her growing bump on the red carpet with a figure-hugging dark brown gown.

Her gown consisted of a semi-sheer mesh bodysuit with a leather overlay, with cutouts to the hips and a flowing train.

She had previously joked that her son was upset that his unborn baby sibling would be attending the Oscars and not him - and we bet this will be an iconic memory in the little one's baby book in years to come.

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Rihanna cradled her bump as she stunned in dark brown. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Ariana DeBose most certainly did the thing at the Oscars, as she donned a stunning embellished white number.

The musical star opted for a sleek gown with geometric patterns made out of crystals, with a plunging neckline, extravagant shoulder pads, thigh split, and a flowing train.

She made sure the dress did all the talking as she kept her hair slicked back and went for a smoky eye look, adding diamond earrings and a few rings to set off the sparkle of her gown.

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Ariana DeBose was a vision in white. Credit: MediaPunch Inc / Alamy

As far as dramatic red carpet gowns go, Florence Pugh had the look down to a fine art as she posed for the cameras.

The Don't Worry Darling star rocked a black minidress under opulent swathes of cream material making up the rest of the gown and huge sleeves.

She paired the look with sky-high platform black stilettos, a statement diamond necklace, and kept her hair swept up with a matching black ribbon.

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Florence Pugh's gown was a show-stopper. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Angela Bassett, 64, was another standout fashion queen of the evening, wearing Jeremy Scott for Moschino. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star's purple one-shoulder gown gave the perfect bombshell silhouette and plunged into a V at the neck.

The dress even featured a mermaid skirt and twisted bodice. A silver serpent necklace by Bulgari completed the look.

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Angela Bassett did the thing on the red carpet. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Cara Delevingne made sure all eyes were on her on the champagne carpet, as she channeled old-school Hollywood in a scarlet red dress.

The model's asymmetric gown featured a large embellishment to one shoulder and a thigh split in the billowing skirt, as she matched her strappy heels to the dress.

Cara kept her jewelry classic with a multirow diamond choker and large earrings, with a chunky diamond bracelet on one wrist.

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Cara Delevingne was glamor personified on the red carpet. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy

She wasn't done serving looks on the red carpet, however, as Cara also had a jaw-dropping dress prepared for the afterparty too.

Cara went for a wispy nude and cream option for her second look, with her gown featuring a corset top and tulle skirt.

She left her hair looser around her face for the second outfit and ditched the jewelry to let the dress take center stage.

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Cara's second look was just as stunning as the first. Credit: Imagespace / Alamy

Best Supporting Actress winner Jamie Lee Curtis knows a thing or two about red carpet dressing, and the 2023 Academy Awards was no exception.

The legendary star kept it simple in a nude dress with boning detailing at the front, which was embellished with thousands of diamantes from top to toe.

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Jamie Lee Curtis looked a million dollars in her crystal-encrusted dress. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy

Nicole Kidman gave the classic LBD a shiny twist with sequinned material and large floral embellishments to her hip and shoulder.

The gown also featured a cheeky thigh split, and she rocked pointy shoes, keeping her hair loose around her face for maximum drama.

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Nicole Kidman shone in black sequins. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Michelle Yeoh, 60, chose Dior for her designer of choice, serving couture bride realness! The Everything Everywhere All At Once actress - who became the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar for Best Actress - strutted her stuff in a dress featuring layers of white tulle covered in fringe, with a sheer panel from her chest to her shoulders.

W Magazine detailed that Yeoh donned some gorgeous chandelier earrings and sparkly headband by Moussaieff.

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Michelle Yeoh's look was perfect for the red carpet or a couture wedding. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Michelle Williams, 42, was hard to miss in her angelic Chanel number. The five-time Oscar-nominated actress - who was nominated for her role in Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans - stunned in an all-white strapless couture look.

Complete with a sheer, glittering cape, the bodice of Williams' dress was heavily embellished with silvery crystals.

According to InStyle, the actress wore jewelry gifted by Tiffany & Co.

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Michelle Williams opted for a sleek white number. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Salma Hayek stunned in a sleek silver sequinned number as she headed to the Vanity Fair afterparty.

The actress left her dark waves loose to pair with the plunging gown, which had black lace embellishments around the neckline and thigh split.

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Salma Hayek sparkled in her afterparty ensemble. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Tems rocked one of the most dramatic looks of the night in this flamboyant white gown.

The dress was made entirely of chiffon, which was fashioned into a large statement piece that covered her head, cascading down into a billowing skirt and long train.

The look was completed with simple jewelry and barely-there strappy silver heels.

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Tems's look was one of the most striking. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy

Halle Bailey, 22, chose a flowy turquoise dress for her look. Designed by Dolce & Gabbana, the flowing frock consisted of a sheer, boned, strapless bodice and floor-length tulle skirt. ELLE reported that the Little Mermaid actress was wearing De Beers jewelry.

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Halle Bailey served Little Mermaid realness in this turquoise gown. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

The guys weren't too far behind style-wise, with musician Donald Glover, 39, opting for a daring cut-out suit for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. The 'This Is America' rapper chose British luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen for his outfit, slaying the carpet in the tailored grey suit complete with cutouts at the hip.

The suit jacket plunged into a deep V as Glover left it open to reveal his bare chest. He accessorized with a few silver chains around his neck.

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Donald Glover's tailored suit with the cutouts made sure all eyes were on him at the after-party. Credit: Everett Collection Inc / Alamy

Hollywood heartthrob Michael B. Jordan, 36, also rocked a stylish suit.  Looking as dapper as ever, the Creed III actor rocked a double-breasted Louis Vuitton ensemble with a stylish satin lapel. But that wasn't all, Jordan also added two diamond Tiffany & Co. bird brooches, diamond studs, a diamond tennis bracelet, and a diamond ring!

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Michael B Jordan was dripping in diamonds. Credit: Sipa US / Alamy

Who was your favorite of the night? Let us know in the comments!

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