AMERICA'S MOST ELEGANT STARS AND QUEENS OF THE OSCARS
THE GLAMOUR LADIES:
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Charlize Theron packed on 30 lbs. for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos
in Monster, but offscreen, she covers her usually slim frame in sleek,
full-length gowns (from left, in 2002, 2003 and at the 2004 Golden Globes).
Expect this Best Actress nominee to grace the Oscars red carpet in elegant,
floor-length couture.
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THE CLASSIC:
From a '50s haute couture Jean Desses dress and custom-made Carolina Herrera
gown (left, in 2001, and right, in 2003) to the Valentino cocktail dress she
wore to 2003's Golden Globes (center), Best Supporting Actress nominee Renee
Zellweger recalls old Hollywood in soft, feminine, classically cut gowns. Look
for her to set flashbulbs popping at the Oscars in something elegant and
ladylike.
THE
INDIE DARLINGS:
THE
INDIE DARLINGS: Best Actress nominee
Naomi Watts (from left, in 2002, 2003 and 2004) has graduated to the A-list,
but she hasn't forgotten her indie roots, often opting for flirty dresses by
Aussie designer Collette Dinnigan and funky pieces from Prada. Watts may
streamline her look for this year's Oscars, but she's likely to include some
of her signature spice.
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CHIC: Best Director and Best
Screenplay) may not be a movie star, but she's certainly a fashion leader
(from left, in August, November and at the 2004 Golden Globes). Known for her
hip, deconstructed black dresses, expect Coppola — recently named one of
Vogue's best dressed — to step up her understated style for the Oscars in
an edgy, floor-length gown.
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