CFDAs from 1995-99

1995: Di in Catherine Walker, with Liz Tilberis

Princess Diana (1961 1997) and Liz Tilberis (1947 1999) arrive at the 14th Annual CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards, 1995. (Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

I like this dress MUCH more than the Galliano. It's very sleek on her.

1995 in Catherine Walker

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Sykes/Shutterstock (239550e) PRINCESS DIANA AT CFDA FASHION AWARDS British royal visit to New York, America - Jan 1995

William really, really, REALLY has her face. It's particularly eerie to me in the way they both hold their mouths.

1995

For some reason, here she reminds me of Sophie Wessex?

1995: Sigourney Weaver

NEW YORK CITY - JANUARY 30: Actress Sigourney Weaver attends the 14th Annual CFDA Awards on January 30, 1995 at NY State Theater, Lincoln Center in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Sigourney. Sigourney, your legs are wearing a shower curtain.

1995: Yasmine Bleeth

Yasmine Bleeth at the 14th Annual CFDA Awards, NY State Theater at Lincoln Center, New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

I LOVED Yasmine on One Life To Live, back in the day. She was also the original cover model for the FIRST of the Francine Pascal Caitlin trilogies -- yes, she did THREE trilogies about Caitlyn Ryan -- which I read in the late 80s. By this point she was at peak Baywatch and I GENUINELY have no idea what she's wearing but she's probably just glad it's not a red maillot.

1996: Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett (right) and guest during 1996 CFDA Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

The coordination between her dress and his vest is funky.

1996: Rebecca Romijn and John Stamos

257882 11: Model Rebecca Romijn and her boyfriend, actor John Stamos, attend the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards February 12, 1996 in New York City. Since 1981, the CFDA has held the annual awards to honor the best design talent. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

This is before they got married. Stamos really was hot like fire.

1996: Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Schiffer during 1996 CFDA Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Rose Hartman/WireImage)

ANOTHER see-through lacy bodice. This is the sequel to the one in the previous post. And I still don't know what to do first: fret about the dress or scoop her hair out of her face.

1996: JFK Jr.

257882 22: John F. Kennedy Jr. attends the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards February 12, 1996 in New York City. Since 1981, the CFDA has held the annual awards to honor the best design talent. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

There is a conspiracy theory going around that he faked his death and will return in 2024 to mount a presidential run -- but that he MIGHT pop up in time to be Biden's running mate. As Jessica noted, at this point in history, if John John returned from the dead we'd all be like, "Sure, okay, that tracks."

1996: Mira Sorvino

257882 23: Actress Mira Sorvino attends the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards February 12, 1996 in New York City. Since 1981, the CFDA has held the annual awards to honor the best design talent. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)

This is a bit too Marilyn, head-wise. And I feel like there is no reason to see her bra straps.

1997: Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett during 16th Annual CFDA Awards Gala at New York State Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

This is VERY good on her. Also very simple.

1997: Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies during 16th Annual CFDA Awards Gala at New York State Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

That is very... filmy ... on Carol Hathaway.

1997: Sharon Stone

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 3: Actress Sharon Stone attends the 16th Annual CFDA Awards on February 3, 1997 at New York State Theatre, Lincoln Center in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

"Girls! Why do we even WEAR dresses when the pashmina is so ROBUST?!?"

1997: Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6905625af) Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan attend the CFDA Fashion Awards at the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center on February 3, 1997 in New York...Article title: 'The CFDA Awards: Veterans Day CFDA 1997, New York

Marty McFly always delights me.

1997: Carolyn Murphy

Carolyn Murphy during 16th Annual CFDA Awards Gala at New York State Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

Unbelievably, we have found a cocktail dress that wishes it were overalls.

1998: Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)

Not the best, but far from the worst.

1998: Christine Baranski

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 8: Actress Christine Baranski attends the 17th Annual CFDA Awards on February 8, 1998 at the JP Morgan Atrium in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

All I know is, I want to attend this wedding. The open bar is going to be amazing, as will the performances of the folks snatching the mic from the band.

1998: Liz Taylor

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (10448107ad) Elizabeth Taylor attends a Council of Fashion Designers of America event at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City on February 9, 1998. CFDA Fashion Awards 1998 - Color, New York City - 9 Feb 1998

She had brain surgery in 1997. Applause for even BEING there in February 1998

1998: Demi Moore

Demi Moore during 17th Annual CFDA Awards at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ke.Mazur/WireImage)

"My religion is Mostly Casual Friday. Deal with it."

1998 J. Lo

NEW YORK CITY - FEBRUARY 8: Actress Jennifer Lopez attends the 17th Annual CFDA Awards on February 8, 1998 at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

I am having a hard time discerning which parts of this dress are naked and which aren't, which I SUPPOSE is the mark of a naked dress doing its job? I don't have to LIKE its job to acknowledge that.

1998: J.Lo

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (10448107an) Jennifer Lopez attends a Council of Fashion Designers of America event at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City on February 9, 1998. CFDA Fashion Awards 1998 - Color, New York City - 9 Feb 1998

In case you needed another angle. I also thought that clump was actually attached to the dress, but it's a wrap.

1998: Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd during 17th Annual CFDA Awards at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

That is really pretty, but the floral headgear turns it too cutesy.

1998: Natasha Henstridge

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6905629z) Natasha Henstridge attends the Council of Fashion Designers of America's awards ceremony at 55 Wall Street and broadcast via VH-1 on February 9, 1998 in New York...Article title: 'Eye: The Wall Street Crash CFDA Awards 1998, New York

I had forgotten about her. The Whole Nine Yards is a pretty fun dumb movie. Or dumb fun movie?

1998: Tyra Banks

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (10448107cf) Tyra Banks (C) attends a Council of Fashion Designers of America event at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City on February 9, 1998. CFDA Fashion Awards 1998 - Color, New York City - 9 Feb 1998

That fits her very neatly.

1998: Anna

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (10448107cn) Anna Wintour (C) attends a Council of Fashion Designers of America event at JP Morgan Atrium in New York City on February 9, 1998. CFDA Fashion Awards 1998 - Color, New York City - 9 Feb 1998

Yikes, Anna. That thing looks like twenty bucks.

1998: Bai Ling

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Shutterstock (6905629s) Bai Ling attends the Council of Fashion Designers of America's awards ceremony at 55 Wall Street and broadcast via VH-1 on February 9, 1998 in New York...Article title: 'Eye: The Wall Street Crash CFDA Awards 1998, New York

This has GOT to be the most sedate thing she has ever worn in her illustrious life of sartoral lunacy. (She has, by the way, spent a fair bit of time during this pandemic walking around L.A. getting papped while crouching suggestively on the sidewalks.)