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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Jessica Biel's Oscar Dress 2009

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At last night's Academy Awards, Jessica Biel proved that yes, Prada can look bad on occasion.

Jessica Biel in 81st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

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

Her white Prada dress was both floppy and sloppy on the red carpet. While her half-up, half-down hairstyle is pretty, it actually looks greasy and unattractive in most photos.

Actress Jessica Biel 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 »

At least her makeup looked good. I wonder if she consulted boyfriend Justin Timberlake when she picked out that dress. At least she wore something more interesting (fuschia Oscar de la Renta) to the Vanity Fair party, although there was no helping that hair.

Jessica Biel in Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals

Actress Jessica Biel arrives at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter held at the Sunset Tower on February 22, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) more pics »