Despite 2009's recession blues, elegant, clean, relaxed updos, classic makeup and strong neckpieces accented the night's best dressed stars.
Power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt defined Oscar's fashion theme: Classic glam with a fresh, sexy twist. They were both in black -- Jolie's dress was a sweetheart-neck strapless gown, and Pitt wore an old-school black bow tie with his tux.
Black is always right, especially at the biggest fashion show of the year. But most of Hollywood’s elite ignited the red carpet in pale and creamy confections and fire-engine red stunners at this year’s Academy Awards.
The Oscar Awards red carpet was packed with star power as the year's biggest names dressed to impress. ET's Mary Hart reports.
The most riveting looks on the red carpet and onstage look effortless, but they are far from accidental, take a look yourself at the top 10 dresses/outfits, regarding to Glam:
Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto in John Galliano
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson in a Roberto Cavalli Gown
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker in Dior Haute Couture
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei in Versace
Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive
Amy Adams
Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman in Rodarte
Source: GLAM, CBS