2014: Lupita Nyong’o

Among the many dresses that graced the red carpet, Lupita Nyong’o’s outfit back in 2014 can be said as one of the best out there. She walked in a custom-made, powder blue gown made by Prada. Unlike so many ensembles that can usually be seen at the Oscars, her dress was quite simple-looking with its low-cut style in front and at the back. Upon close inspection, however, crystal details can be found all over the edges of the pleats of the skirt. The details gave off a shimmering look to the fashion piece and may have required an investment to achieve.

Overall, the dress gave off a Disney princess vibe for Nyong’o. While many had found the vibe of her get-up to be quite clichéd, her gown quickly garnered headlines because of how perfectly it looked on her. This was also the year that she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.