Oscar Inspirations

On Hollywood's biggest night of the year, all eyes are on the red carpet. This night is a prime opportunity for brides to find trendy inspirations for THE dress. Glorious dresses become hot topic for morning talk shows and used to compare for years on after. The dress lives on, capturing the awe of the evening and era while staying true to the star.

Jewel tones, sparkling fabric, one-shoulder, body-hugging fits and winter white were all trends seen on the 2012 Oscars red carpet. 

Many of the dresses came straight from the runways in Paris, New York, London and Milan. Stylists typically present their celebrity clientele with 40 to 80 dress options. The most of-the-moment, wow-factor dress is typically chosen. 

Top actresses of the night went with some of the most beautiful gowns. 

 Octavia Spencer glows in a sunburst embroidered white dress by Tadashi Shoji.

 Rooney Mara, who typically opts for black-widow sexy, went with a stark white Givenchy gown with a flowing train.

Michelle Williams went with a tulle coral Louis Vuitton dress. 

Cameron Diaz is simply stunning in a strapless Gucci Premiere white gown with ruffled skirt detail.

Women tended to be a bit more covered-up for this Oscars. Gwyneth Paltrow wore a white Tom Ford gown with a stunning white cape. 

Oscar gowns will forever leave a lasting impression. And inspire unique wedding gowns!