Many said the recession would have an impact on the red carpet fashion at this year's Oscars, but it really didn't disappoint. There were plenty of glamorous frocks and heaps of expensive, twinkling jewels on show that flew in the face of the forecasted understated look. It was all white on the night, as cream, ivory and pale greys were the big colour choices of the evening, with Best Supporting Actress winner Penelope Cruz, Marisa Tomei, Anne Hathaway and Evan Rachel Wood all plumping for dresses in light hues. The shoulder continues to reign supreme too, with the strapless gown and the aforementioned light hues.

Freida Pinto

Wearing a John Galliano dress, Judith Leiber clutch and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Tilda Swinton (Mother of all things weird)

In Lanvin with Fred Leighton jewellery.

Kate Winslet

Wearing Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard jewellery.

Penélope Cruz

Wearing vintage Balmain Couture, a Judith Leiber clutch and Chopard jewellery.

Marion Cotillard

Opted for Christian Dior Haute Couture and Chopard jewellery.

Taraji P. Henson

In Roberto Cavalli.

Natalie Portman

In Rodarte. Tres lovely!

Marisa Tomei

Wearing an Atelier Versace dress with Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery.

Evan Rachel Wood

Wearing Elie Saab Haute Couture and Neil Lane jewellery.

Anne Hathaway

Opted for Armani Privé with Cartier jewellery. _{She looks like this Oscar statue here.}

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt in Tom Ford and Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

Amy Adams

Wearing Carolina Herrera.

Nicole Kidman

In L'Wren Scott.

Jennifer Aniston

In Valentino Couture. _{She wore something similar in 2001, no?}

Miley Cyrus

In a Zuhair Murad dress and Neil Lane jewellery. _{Wetin this one dey find there?}

Reese Witherspoon

Wearing Rodarte.

Viola Davis

Wearing Reem Acra.

Melissa George

Opted for a Dolce & Gabbana dress.

The Kids from Slumdog Millionaire

So cute. . . . 

Halle Berry

Wearing Marchesa.

Vanessa Hudgens

In Marchesa.

Meryl Streep

Wearing Alberta Ferretti and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

Sophia Loren

In Armani Privé. _{What the. . . .? We get it, you are still hot.}

Amanda Seyfried

Wearing Valentino Couture.

Jessica Biel

In Prada.

Heidi Klum

In RM by Roland Mouret and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

Diane Lane

Opted for a Dolce & Gabbana dress and a Lauren Merkin clutch.

Beyoncé Knowles

Wearing House of Deréon. _{She never disappoints. Same pose, horrible dresses l'omo.}

Alicia Keys

In Armani Privé, with a Zufi Alexander clutch and Fred Leighton jewellery.

Are u kidding??
Anne Hathaway is one the best dressed woman
Taraji Henson - simple but classy
Sarah J P- Very cute
Jessica Biel- OMG so ugly (the dress of course)
Angelina Jolie- Classy but boring
Miley Cyrus- So so cute but the belt made the dress look cheap
Vanessa Hudgens- Okay but why so much black for such a young girl ?
Beyonce - Fugly n tight as usual


Tilda Swinton -Dont even get me started