Life & Style’s Best Dressed at the Oscars

Most Glamourous: Penelope Cruz

Best Actress nominee Penélope Cruz was a style winner in a showstopping Atelier Versace number. “You can only wear this kind of dress to the Oscars!” said the Volver star, who dazzled in 60 carats of Chopard diamonds.



Best Figure Flatterer: Cameron Diaz

“It’s great to be able to come out and support the people you’ve worked with,” said presenter Cameron Diaz, who flaunted her figure in second-skin Valentino and accessorized with Brian Atwood slingbacks and almost $2 million worth of Cartier jewels!

Slinkiest Fit: Cate Blanchett

“It’s like the love of your life — they choose you, these frocks,” said Best Supporting Actress nominee Cate Blanchett, who plucked this Armani Privé number from the runway in Paris. The dress, made of Swarovski-crystal mesh, weighs a whopping 40 pounds!

Hottest Hue: Nicole Kidman

“It takes a few hours to get ready,” said Nicole Kidman, who wowed in a silk-crepe Balenciaga gown made just for her. She completed the look with a pair of diamond cuff bracelets (with 375 carats!) designed by her stylist, L’Wren Scott.



Flirtiest Look: Beyonce

“I guess it’s mint green,” said Beyoncé about her pretty bejeweled one-strap Armani Privé gown. While the soft shade flattered the singer’s brown eyes, the daring slit highlighted her long legs — and offered a glimpse of her sparkly ankle-strap shoes.

Sexiest Transformation: Reese Witherspoon

Ryan who? Reese Witherspoon turned heads in a pleated silk-jacquard amethyst bustier dress by Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci. The finishing touch? A gorgeous 83-carat Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bracelet from 1937.

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