Oscar Gowns

Oscar gowns are almost as important as the Oscars. Oscar gowns worn by the right celebrity can launch a designer's career while the right Oscar gown can bestow A-list style to an upcoming actor or actress. What will the biggest names in Hollywood wear to this year's Oscars? Check out the gowns the stars wore to past events, and read our picks for what the nominees should be wearing.

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Marion Cotillard's Oscar Gown

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Last year's Best Actress, Marion Cotillard, was one of several actresses to wear shimmering dark blue and black, undoubtedly sparking a formalwear trend that will trickle down to promwear come April.

Marion Cotillard in 81st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Actress Marion Cotillard arrives at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) more pics »

Like Sarah Jessica Parker, Cotillard wore a fabulous belted Dior Couture gown. Her hair was styled into a sleek, very French-looking updo. She wore some fabulous jewels, as well:

Purse detail of actress Marion Cotillard at the 81st Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Marion Cotillard (Getty Images)more pics »

Later in the evening Cotillard slipped into a dark blue cocktail dress to hit up the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.