Oscars 2018: Our fave looks from the red carpet

Our stained sweater doesn't quite cut it tbh

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by Katie Rosseinsky |
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When it comes to awards season, all those interminable red carpets are really just run-throughs for the one that really matters: the one that leads the way into Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars.

After fine-tuning their look over the past few months, carefully wooing designers and - with the help of a major league stylist - testing the sartorial waters at the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and the BAFTAs , the perfect Oscars dress (or, in the interests of equality, suit, co-ord or wearable swan) presents the opportunity for a star to make their fashionable mark on Hollywood history. Think Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, Gwyneth Paltrow in baby pink Ralph Lauren, or Michelle Williams in sunshine yellow Vera Wang.

This time around, though, things are slightly different. After the sexual misconduct scandal that started with the extensive and shocking allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein back in October last year, awards season has had an understandably muted tone. Indeed, thanks to the Time's Up campaign, red carpet fashion has become an arena for protest, with actresses banding together to wear black (a stand against sexual harassment and widespread inequality in the film industry) at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs.

See our favourite looks from Oscar night in the gallery below...

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Oscars Best Dressed 2018 - Grazia

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Kelly Marie Tran

*Star Wars *breakout Kelly Marie Tran made her Oscars debut in style - in an embellished blue Jenny Packham princess gown with a tulle skirt, to be precise.

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Zoey Deutch

First time Oscar-goer Zoey Deutch's intricate Elie Saab gown is flying the flag for Red Carpet Green Dress: as well as being jaw-droppingly beautiful, it's also eco-friendly. Win win.

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Allison Williams

Allison Williams, who starred in Best Picture contender Get Out, channels classic Hollywood glamour in embellished Armani Privé.

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Sofia Carson

Disney star Sofia Carson opts for scarlet Giambattista Valli for her first Oscars appearance.

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Beanie Feldstein

Lady Bird's brilliant Beanie Feldstein wears an embellished gown with a gradated black-to-white skirt. Julie and Christine would approve.

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Allison Janney

The red carpet is a better place with Allison Janney on it, fact. Her scarlet gown is a custom design by Reem Acra.

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Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd, who'll present an award alongside Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra tonight, wore a classic strapless gown in purple.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

We'll take one of *Fleabag *creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Oscar dress in our size now please, thanks.

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Betty Gabriel

*Get Out *star Betty Gabriel wears an embellished teal number.

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Jane Fonda

Ladies and gentlemen, Hollywood legend Jane Fonda wearing Balmain.

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Eiza Gonzalez

Eiza Gonzalez stands out in this vibrant yellow dress.

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Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss wears a fairytale embellished number by Dior in blush pink.

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Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek's intricately embellished gown is by Alessandro Michele for Gucci.

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Annie Clark

Annie Clark aka St Vincent is no stranger to a fashion statement, so we're pleased she's stayed true to her signature style with this unusual number.

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Laura Dern

Laura Dern's classic white gown with subtle shoulder draping is by Calvin Klein.

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Helen Mirren

Dame Helen Mirren brings her signature class to the red carpet in this understated custom gown by Reem Acra.

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Mary J Blige

*Mudbound *star Mary J Blige (who's the first ever star to be nominated for both acting and original song) wears a white gown with asymmetric sleeves and a dazzling embellished bodice.

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Gina Rodriguez

Gina Rodriguez has opted for the fairytale princess route - and it's certainly working for her.

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson just upped the glamour stakes in this split-to-the-thigh gown.

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Viola Davis

Last year's Best Supporting Actress winner Viola Davis wears bold colour like no one else in Hollywood (and we are not worthy).

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Lesley Manville

We like to think that Cyril Woodcock would approve of Lesley Manville's Oscar gown.

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Zendaya

Definitive proof that Zendaya is a goddess among mortals (she's wearing Giambattista Valli, FYI)

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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence is Hollywood's golden girl, so it's only appropriate that she's attending the Oscars in dazzling Dior.

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Greta Gerwig

We can't help but feel like Best Director nominee Greta Gerwig is channeling Michelle Williams' 2006 Oscar look in sunshine yellow.

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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner is resplendent in royal blue.

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Margot Robbie

Newly announced Chanel ambassador Margot Robbie wears... Chanel, of course.

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Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o goes for gold in a shimmering sequinned gown.

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Sally Hawkins

*The Shape of Water *star Sally Hawkins (who's nominated for Best Actress) dazzles in sparkling Armani Privé.

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Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot is a real life Wonder Woman in shimmering Givenchy couture.

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Emma Stone

Newly-minted Louis Vuitton muse Emma Stone makes a statement in a custom tuxedo with hot pink sash.

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Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan is pretty in pink in a simple Calvin Klein number that's surely a nod to Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscar-winning look.

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Danai Gurira

Black Panther's Danai Gurira stuns in a simple and classic strapless gown, complete with dazzling choker and bracelet.

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Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt is a vision in this light blue Victoriana-inspired gown by Schiaparelli couture.

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Tiffany Haddish

Tiffany Haddish told red carpet reporters that her dress paid tribute to her late father's Eritrean roots.

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