Fashion

Oscars style stars: now and then

Now, we know it is meant to be about the little gold statues, but when Hollywood’s finest superstars hit the red carpet the real winners and losers are revealed.

We’ve decided to mix it up by taking a look back at what the stars wore to Hollywood’s night of nights in previous years and see if they have listened and learned.

Just like Ange made it from goth to glam, you’ll be amazed by the difference a year or two can make in a style portfolio.

Check out the hits and misses to see who’s stepped it up and who let us down!

Safe Sandra in 2010 with red on red…

The Gravity star was universally adored for this number in 2013.

Nicole Kidman’s structured pieces in 2011 were sexy…

But then she took it too far with sparkles AND swirls in 2013.

In 2012 Jennifer Lawrence was smouldering hot…

But last year she delivered true elegance on the red carpet.

Charlize Theron’s 2011 style was a bit of a snooze…

… But with a few tweaks she achieved a serious edge in 2013.

We just couldn’t stop looking at Amy Adams in 2011…

But last year we were, well, underwhelmed.

Way back in 2004, Kate Winslet worked fun and flirty…

…And in 2009 she bust out the elegant.

Naomi Watts worked this look straight off the runway in 2010.

And then blew us away again in 2013.

Helena Bonham Carter in 2010 was cool and quirky…

But in 2013 we weren’t sure what she was.

In 2004 Ange graced the red carpet in classic ivory silk.

But in 2012 it was all about the drama… and the leg.

At the 2011 awards Anne played it pretty safe…

…But a cropped ‘do and sharp lines made her stand out in 2013.

Meryl was unstoppable in 2010…

…And again in 2013. She just gets it.

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