Sequins, Capes, Beading and a Bow: Revisiting the Best Oscars Looks of All Time E! 2 hrs ago Replay Video UP NEXT If there's anything that can steal the spotlight from an Academy Award—it's a stunning Oscars outfit. As anyone who looks forward to Hollywood's biggest night well knows, there have been plenty of standout ensembles in the course of the award ceremony's nine-decade history. As the event where dressing to impress is more of an expectation than an option, the Oscars red carpet has become the place to unveil breathtaking fashion. Whether an exquisite ballgown or an inventive jumpsuit, the boundaries for what makes a stellar Oscars look continue to expand—but style is always at its core.