The Most Fashionable Moments From The Oscars 2023

The Academy Awards has come and gone once again, and - as usual - it had its highs and lows. From first-time victories to awkward interview moments, there's plenty that we'll remember about this year's ceremony for quite a while. The thing that will probably stay with us the longest, though, is the fashion.

Celebrities often treat the Oscars as an opportunity to show themselves at their best, and this year was certainly no different. So many stars took our breaths away in their designer gowns, making it hard to narrow down our favorites. However, we think we have managed to select the most fashionable moments from the Oscars 2023.

Malala Yousafzai's made her Oscars debut in a Ralph Lauren dress

2023 was Malala Yousafzai's debut at the 2023 Academy Awards, and the women's education activist didn't disappoint. She arrived in a sparkling sequin gown from Ralph Lauren that ensured Malala looked right at home amongst the many Hollywood stars in attendance. It's unfortunate that her first time at the Oscars was slightly tainted by a trivial joke from Jimmy Kimmel about Harry Styles and Chris Pine. However, while we're sure people will forget about that before long, we reckon it will be a while before the memories of this dress fade away.

Michelle Yeoh won in every way at this year's Academy Awards

There were plenty of winners at this year's Academy Awards, several of whom succeeded for the first time. However, it still feels like it was Michelle Yeoh's night above all else. Her win for Best Actress made her the first Asian to claim the award and only the second woman of color in Oscars history. The fact that she achieved this at 60 years old is also phenomenal, given the upward battle many stars face with ageism in the industry. To top it all off, Yeoh looked an absolute vision in this white Dior gown that kept things both simple and elegant. It was truly a perfect night for the star.

Michelle Williams' ethereal gown reportedly took over 900 hours to make

We know that Michelle Williams never has a problem winning us over with her acting. However, at this year's Oscars, she proved that she is just as capable of leaving us speechless with her looks, too. Much like fellow Best Actress nominee Yeoh, she opted for white for the ceremony, with the Chanel gown very much bridal-inspired. While the dress itself was relatively simple, it was elevated by a ton of embellishments and a sheer cape that made the actress appear ethereal. Apparently, it took over 900 hours to make, and after looking at it for so long, we can believe it.

Deepika Padukone evoked old Hollywood glamor in Louis Vuitton

You don't need to be up for an award at the Oscars to steal the show, as evidenced by Deepika Padukone on this year's red - or rather beige for some reason - carpet. To look at her stunning outfit for the night, you'd think she was attending a ball at a royal palace somewhere. The black velvet Louis Vuitton gown was a stunning choice, with the opera gloves really adding to the elegance of the look. She paired the glamorous look with some Cartier jewelry, including a bracelet, ring, and necklace, the latter of which contained a pear-shaped yellow diamond.

Rihanna's baby bump was the star of her outfit at the Oscars

Rihanna has been the talk of the town recently, what with her Super Bowl performance and the fact that she's expecting another baby. So, we're not entirely surprised she ensured all eyes were on her when she arrived at the 2023 Oscars in an Alaïa dress that featured a leather skirt and sheer top. The look was sleek, stylish, and it brought plenty of attention to her baby bump. It was an outfit that definitely had people talking, which is fitting, given that this year marked Rihanna's first Academy Award nomination. She was up for Best Original Song after spending years leaving music on the back burner for other ventures.

Cara Delevingne was a vision in red at the 2023 Oscars

The red carpet might have been missing at this year's Oscars, but maybe that worked to Cara Delevingne's advantage. After all, the model wore a stunning red ballgown to the event, which really popped against the more neutral toes around her. Cara has been showcasing some exceptional style recently, and this outfit by Elie Saab is no different. It ensured that she was one of the best-dressed stars at the ceremony, especially with the Bulgari jewelry helping her to shine. She might not have been there for an award that night, but there's no denying that Delevingne went home a winner.

Not all of these women won their awards at this year's Oscars, and some weren't even nominated in the first place. However, they all made a splash on the red - beige - carpet in outfits that might be remembered longer than the people who did win at the ceremony.