Rosamund Pike in Givenchy: Best Actress nominee for Gone Girl, Rosamund's scarlet lace dress was a beacon of brightness in a mostly pale sea of dresses.
Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein: 6000 pearls are reported to have been employed in this stunning dress custom-made for last year's Best Supporting Actress.
Emma Stone in Elie Saab: The Best Supporting Actress nominee brought a pop of colour to the Oscars in a beaded chartreuse dress and her flame-coloured hair.
Felicity Jones in Alexander McQueen: The British actress, nominated for her performance in Theory of Everything, was a showstopper in a silver halter gown featuring an embellished bodice and full satin skirt.
