2012: Michelle Williams

We’re confident we’re not the only ones who have gotten to the point of rewatching Dawson’s Creek. It reminds us of simpler times. However, we’re here to discuss a different moment in Michelle Williams’ prominent career: the 2012 Academy Awards.

The actress wore a Louis Vuitton gown with a peplum waist. She topped it with a Fred Leighton Forevermark necklace with 30 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds to complement her strapless neckline. The garment, made of silk mousseline and organza ribbons, took over 300 hours to make at the atelier in Paris. The star of My Week With Marilyn had to enlist her pals’ help to clarify the color. For the record, Louis Vuitton referred to the color as “burnt orange.” To the actress’ credit, it wasn’t the first time Williams dazzled us with her modest style, but it’s still one of the best beauty looks we have ever seen on the Oscars red carpet.