Narrowing down a list ofthe best Oscars dressesof all time is no easy task.

But is it a fun one?

Its wild to see how much red-carpet trends have changed over the decades.

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Back in the day, A-list actors didnt even use personal stylists.

Weve even got old-school classics from Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn.

Who will we add to thislist after the 2024 Oscars?

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Zendaya in Valentino, 2021

Another year, another Zendaya slay in this sunshine yellow Valentino.

Zazie Beetz in Thom Browne, 2020

We love a short dress for the Oscars!

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Beetz looked fresh and cool in this sparkly Thom Browne look, accented with a statement choker necklace.

We loved the shape and the color of this dress!

her stylist Tara Swennen toldThe Hollywood Reporter.

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The bold sleeves are modern and eye-catching, and the classic red is timeless.

Its still one of our favorites to this day.

Plus, we love the vintage Barbie-inspired ponytail.

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Let this be a lesson: A little glitter goes a long way.

Obviously, were in the former.

Who doesnt love an actual mermaid dress?

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Her high-glamour look reminds us that sometimes simplicity is best.

Were sure the look inspired more than one bold lip before the turn of the aughts.

Nicole Kidmans Christian Dior gown, 1997

Can you say stunning?

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Cindy Crawfords body-con Herve Leger, 1993

This body-con dress is as timeless as the supermodel herself.

Would you expect anything less?

Case in point: The spots-and-stripes ensemble she wore to the Academy Awards in 1988.

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The creation echoes her iconic black-and-white look inMy Fair Lady.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2019 Oscars

Ashley Graham at the 2019 Oscars

Gemma Chan at the 2019 Oscars

Nicole Kidman arrives at the 90th Annual Academy Awards

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Sharon Stone at the 1998 Oscars

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Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere at the 1993 Oscars.

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Elizabeth Taylor’s violet Edith Head dress 1970

Grace Kelly’s blue Edith Head dress 1955