Last weekend my very favorite night of the year - after Christmas Eve, of course - unfolded from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Continuing a three-year tradition here at A Piece of My Mind, here are my top ten gowns from the Oscar arrivals red carpet:
1 - My favorite: Co-host Anne Hathaway's scarlet strapless Valentino gown with Victorian-style train, complete with rose detailing.
Anne made a previous appearance on my 2008 list. You can check previous Oscar gown posts by clicking on my Weekly Look at the Arts tab just below the blog header.
Photo by John Shearer
2 - Hilary Swank's feathery strapless Gucci Premiere gown dazzled.
Hilary previously appeared on my 2008 list.
Photo by Lucy Nicholson
3 - I really loved this ethereal Monique Lhuillier crystal-encrusted gown with an illusion neckline worn by Mandy Moore.
Photo by Steve Granitz
4 - This ruby-red stunner was worn by an unnamed guest of supporting actor nominee John Hawkes.
Photo by Jason Merritt
5 - Helen Mirren makes her third appearance on my Top Ten Oscar Gowns list with this sculpted Vivienne Westwood gown.
Photo by Matt Sayles
6 - John Hawkes' Winter's Bone co-star Dale Dickey shimmered in this sequined off-the-shoulder blue sheath dress.
Photo by Lucy Nicholson
7 - Jennifer Hudson rocked in this fitted tangerine Versace mermaid gown.
Photo by Jason Merritt
8 - The incredibly stunning Aishwarya Rai shone by going for understatement with a bronze sequined Armani Privet gown.
9 - Michelle Williams was luminous in this short-sleeved beaded Chanel sheath dress.
Photo by Frazer Harrison
10 - Having made the Worst Dressed List for previous Oscars, Helena Bonham Carter's restraint with this custom-designed gown by Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood was a welcome surprise. I especially loved her fan-shaped clutch.
Photo by Jason Merritt
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