HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
I was looking at the photos of this dress to pull one for this post, and, as discussed, it looks GREAT from the waist up in photos where she is holding her Oscar.
Li Jun Li in Gaurav Gupta
Hollywood, CA - March 15, 2026: Li Jun Li arrives on the red carpet at the 98th Annual Academy Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
This is SO good.
Roshumba Williams in Veejay Floresca
Roshumba Williams at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Fun fact: Veejay Floresca won the most recent season of Project Runway! Honestly, this dress rules.
Mikey Madison in Dior
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Mikey Madison attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
She looks amazing in this; this might be the best thing she's ever worn. (She unfortunately will also be in the running for Worst Dressed at the Parties, however.)
Kate Hudson in custom Armani
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Kate Hudson attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
So perfectly fitted and sparkly!
Demi Moore in Gucci
Demi Moore at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)
Glorious -- and ever so slightly weird.
Wunmi Mosaku in custom Louis Vuitton
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Wunmi Mosaku attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Did someone say GLORIOUS?
Ji-young Yoo in Carolina Herrera
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Ji-young Yoo attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
This is absolutely beautiful.
Jayme Lawson in Loewe
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jayme Lawson attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
I had to choose a photo of this in motion -- the fringe is SO good.
Ava DuVernay in custom Louis Vuitton
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Ava DuVernay attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
I mean. Wow! This is so elegant and beautiful.
Rose Byrne in custom Dior
Rose Byrne at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
GORGEOUS. She may not have won the Oscar but she could still win Best Dressed.
Ejae in Dior
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: (EDITORS NOTE: A Star Filter was used in the creation of this image) EJAE attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/The Academy via Getty Images)
This is so stunning.
Zendaya in custom Louis Vuitton
Hollywood, CA - March 15, 2026: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson present the Oscar for Best Directoing during the 98th Annual Academy Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Just perfect!
Mile Caton in custom Amiri
Miles Caton at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
This is so sleek and smart; he's spent this entire awards season looking really handsome.
Rachel McAdams in Alberta Ferretti
Hollywood, CA - March 15, 2026: Rachel McAdams delivers a tribute to Diane Keaton during the 98th Annual Academy Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
This ALLEGEDLY has an open back but I haven't see any pictures of that. Regardless: I looked up to see her talking about Diane Keaton on the broadcast and literally said "ooh."
Audrey Nuna in Thom Browne
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Audrey Nuna attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Thom Browne did well for her all awards season and never more so than here.
Teyana Taylor in Chanel
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Teyana Taylor attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Fabulous!
Jacob Elordi and his mom Melissa
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: (L-R) Melissa Elordi and Jacob Elordi attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
We traditionally do not cover civilians here but we are including Melissa Elordi due to popular demand. She DOES look great.
Jacob Elordi and his mom Melissa
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jacob Elordi attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Roger Kisby/The Academy via Getty Images)
You can see the pattern here a bit better
Shaboozey in Campillo
Shaboozey at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
As dapper as always.
Michael B. Jordan in custom Louis Vuitton
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Michael B. Jordan attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
A winning look for a winner!
Autumn Durald Arkapaw in Thom Browne
Autumn Durald Arkapaw at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)
