10 best Oscar dresses of all time
1. Zoe Saldana
Yes, we know this is perhaps a controversial choice. But let’s be real: whether for the right reasons, or the wrong ones, you’re always going to remember Zoe Saldana’s choice for the 2010 Oscars. People either love Zoe Saldana, or they hate her – there’s no in-between. And how you feel about her is, ultimately, what’s going to determine whether you think she deserved the top spot on the 10 best Oscar dresses of all time. Ask yourself: had a less controversial actress chose to wear this piece, would you still agree, or disagree, with the choice?
The answer is, undoubtedly, no. That alone makes it a worthy entry. So, let’s discuss this dress: it’s a Givenchy haute couture dress, which is enough to make it a standout (Givenchy is not for the faint of heart). It’s purple. It’s ombre. It’s trufetta. It’s asymmetrical. It comes complete with a Swarovski crystal embellished bustier. It’s something that would be too bold for Celia Cruz, the queen of all things bold, and yet, it looked perfect on Zoe Saldana. She may not have been a good choice for Nina Simone, but she’s a good choice for this ensemble.
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