Dresses dazzle at Oscars

The ladies above all chose very different dresses for the Oscars this time, but they had some beautifully feminine details in common. Let's take a look at the sweeping glamorous gowns for the biggest red carpet event of the year. Utterly unique: We heard that JLo had reserved a designer's entire collection in order to avoid any red carpet double-ups. She can't have been happy then when she saw Amanda Seyfried's attire for the evening! Jennifer Lopez needn't have worried though, as her Armani Prive was elegant and dramatic, featuring a train lined with Swarovski Crystals. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Elegance personnified: Mariah Carey's Oscars dress made the jaws drop and not in the way you'd expect. Upgrading from her usual cleavage-centric gowns, Mariah went classy in a blue slit-up-to-there Valentino gown and plenty of jewels. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Golden gal: With her signature tan skin and a new Veronica Lake-inspired 'do, presenter Cameron Diaz looked absolutely radiant in this gold sparkly Oscar de la Renta creation. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Hot in red: Nominated for her role in 'Nine', Penelope Cruz looked like a perfect 10 on the Oscars red carpet in a crimson Donna Karan haute couture gown. Pleated and draped with an asymmetrical strapless neckline, this number was a truly red carpet winner. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Shimmer & shine: Best Actress winner, Sandra Bullock looked every inch the Hollywood star in this glamourous number from Marchesa. The actress wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown with the hair and makeup round off the classic look perfectly. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Peaches 'n' cream: Pale peach is the hardest colour to pull off on the red carpet, but, Demi Moore doesn't have that problem in this ruffled and tiered Atelier Versace strapless silk organza gown. The lady rather carries it off with elan and style that makes her look a fashion diva. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Lovely in lavendar?: Nobody managed to look at Charlize Theron's face after they caught sight of this dress. The satin, Christian Dior Couture number features a bizarre, danish pastry-style detail on the chest that just didn't belong on the red carpet. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Shades of grey: One of the best dressed of the night was Elizabeth Banks. Dressed in a risky grey Versace gown, Elizabeth opted for a thin hairband with her up 'do and peach-coloured eye shadow. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Getting it white: The much-praised 'Julia & Julia' star was a show-stopper in this bright white creation, but the biggest surprise is that the look was by over-the-top alum of the fashion designer series, Chris March. Bravo, indeed Meryl Streep! (AP/Matt Sayles)

Babe in black: Brit newcomer Carey Mulligan was one of the evening's youngest nominees and we applaud her for dressing her age. Wearing an edgy strapless Prada gown, with intricate embellishments and an asymmetrical hemline to show off her sky-high satin heels, the actress made a mark on the red carpet. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Ravishing in red: Paula Patton opted to go the sexy route in a fire engine red gown by Carolina Herrera that clung to her growing baby belly. The actress is expecting her first son with her husband, singer Robin Thicke. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Fur on mind?: Always topping best dressed lists, Diane Kruger rarely gets it wrong. This Chanel gown created from embroidered chiffon and black lace however, just din't do it for the lady. To blame is the dodgy middle section, which draws the eye and makes the otherwise elegant look a little more fussy. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Bold in blue: Kristen Stewart's navy silk Monique Lhuillier gown was a bit more structured than the rest in this group, which goes with her tougher aesthetic and dashing looks for the red carpet at the do. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Sizzle in shimmer: Miley Cyrus' nude trends of spring 2010 emerging from this Jenny Packham dress had her flaunting her perfect bod on the red carpet. But, one can't help feeling that it's a little too sexy for 'Hannah Montana'. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Pink is in: Vera Farmiga's Marchesa gown will be one of those remembered in Oscar red carpet moments for years to come. The dress could have been too much but the hair, make-up and simple jewellery will be loved forever, leaving the focus on this beautiful, ruffled piece. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Strapless sizzle: Anna Kendrick chose a surprisingly sweet blush chiffony Elie Saab evening gown. The dress was the most romantic of the evening and Kendrick really looked lovely. (AP/Amy Sancetta)

Bright in red: Jane Seymour chose a red strapless creation for the red carpet in Hollywood. The actress looked every bit of dazzling in this slim-fitted off-shoulder gown. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Dresses to impress: Queen Latifah's blush pink dress perfectly hugged her curves. It's sole sparkly shoulder strap turned into a diagonal waistband, accentuating her curvy figure. Truly, she was a Cover Girl. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

b>Simple and sassy: Zoe Kravitz, 21, channeled old Hollywood glamour in a red and white gown paired with a Fred Leighton diamond wing brooch, pear-shaped diamond drop earrings. The beauty looked lovely at the red carpet. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Bright in red: Looking stunning at 60, 'Avatar' star Sigourney Weaver opted for a one-shouldered Lanvin gown in deep red. Does she ever get it wrong? (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Some style trends: Another one of our top outfits came from 'Sex and the City' style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker who presented an award with designer, Tom Ford. The Chanel Couture gown hung beautifully and features silver detailing across the chest which was repeated across the back added the glam factor. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Pretty in prints: Rachel McAdams chose a pretty and pretty daring Elie Saab gown for the red carpet. It's quite rare to see a printed fabric, but she pulled it off very well. The beautiful gown that made everbody feel the comming of spring. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Purple passion: There was so much going on with this Givenchy number that nobody was sure where to look, the glistening bodice, the paper bag waist or those purple pom poms decending down the train. The colour of Zoe Saldana's gown was elegant, but not much to say anything more about the rest, but the actress still managed to gorgeous. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Sizzling in black: Tina Fey came to the Oscars as a presenter, but she ended up getting a lot of unexpected praise for her dress. After a rocky awards season, fashion wise, Tina was radiant in a sparkly black Michael Kors gown. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Golden diva: Anika Noni Rose's bustier gown made her dazzle all through the night at the Oscars and it was paired it with waves of luscious taffeta. The gold was perfect with her skin tone and she looked insanely beautiful. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Went a little vintage: Nicole Richie is known for her bohemian style and love of all things vintage, but this chevron-striped sequin Reem Acra gown gave her an extra shot of glamour to a classic silhouette. With a simple, sleek updo, the dress was a little to shiny for the red carpet. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Ruffled is right: Amanda Seyfried chose a risky piece as well, a somewhat structural and fashion-forward Armani Prive dress that still had enough sparkle to satisfy her most mainstream fans. (AP/Matt Sayles)