Published: February 29, 2016 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
Last night was the 88th Oscar Academy Awards, and with the leading ladies in Hollywood nominated for different categories in film, the red carpet was not short of showstopping dresses. Here, we sift the Oscars 2016 red carpet moments for noteworthy looks that will stand the test of time. Click through the gallery to see who made our best dressed list:

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Cate Blanchett
In Armani Prive seafoam green gown

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Alicia Vikander
In Louis Vuitton custom gown and custom silver pumps.
Priyanka Chopra
In Zuhair Murad

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Rooney Mara
In Givenchy gown.

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Saoirse Ronan
In Calvin Klein Collection

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Charlize Theron
In Christian Dior custom gown

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Margot Robbie
In Tom Ford
Lady Gaga

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Reese Witherspoon
In Oscar de la Renta custom gown

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Kate Winslet
In Ralph Lauren gown

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Emily Blunt
In Prada gown.

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Chrissy Teigen
In Marchesa custom

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Mindy Kaling
In Elizabeth Kennedy dress and Prada clutch.

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Daisy Ridley
In Chanel Haute Couture dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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Sarah Silverman

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Sofia Vergara
In Marchesa gown

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Tina Fey
In Versace custom gown

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Sophie Turner
In Galvan custom gown

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Jennifer Garner
In Versace gown

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Kerry Washington

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Jennifer Jason Leigh
In Marchesa custom gown

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Amy Poehler
In Andew Gn gown

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Rachel Mcadams
In August Getty Atelier
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