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At the 2012 Academy Awards, each celebrity came out looking her personal best. “Gwyneth Paltrow was elegant, Meryl Streep’s look said ‘I’m a movie star,’ and Viola Davis was powerful and majestic,” says InStyle Fashion Director Hal Rubenstein. Each woman dressed the way we want to see them and their confidence really shined through. The night wasn’t dominated by a singular designer, silhouette or trend, but amazing earrings were the finishing touch on the diverse looks, says Rubenstein. Check out the nights greatest gowns in the gallery!

The Academy Awards red carpet can be an adventurous fashion scene. Who can forget Bjork’s swan gown, Gwyneth Paltrow’s sheer Alexander McQueen look, Faith Hill’s rainbow-bright Versace dress, and Cher’s showgirl Bob Mackie costume? We’ve rounded up these and more of the most outrageous Oscar looks of all time—click through the gallery to see them all. Then, check InStyle.com on Oscars night for all of your up-to-the-minute fashion coverage for the 2012 show!

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Look who’s a metal fan! Not the music—the accessories. Stars at the 2012 Grammys showed up with all-out statement hardware. Alicia Keys (in an Alexandre Vauthier neckpiece) and winner Rihanna (in Neil Lane jewels) both wore solid, oversized jewelry made of gold plating, while red carpet host, Giuliana Rancic (in Georges Chakra Couture), Gwyneth Paltrow (in Stella McCartney), Paris Hilton (in Basil Soda) and Esperanza Spalding cinched their waists with solid metallic structured belts. Would you ever try the bold gold look? Tell us in the comments!

Plus, see more Grammys fashion in the gallery!

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