Iconic Red Carpet Dresses Of 2019

Published on November 19, 2019. Updated November 28, 2019

With 2019 wrapping up, it’s that time of year where we take a look back at all the memorable fashion and red carpet moments of the year. From the Oscars to the Met Gala and SAG Awards, the stars of Hollywood definitely brought their A-game in 2019 when it came to their awards show attire. Follow along as we recall a roundup of all the most iconic looks from the 2019 red carpets:

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50. Taylor Swift, iHeartRadio Music Awards

Taylor Swift made a rare appearance at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music awards wearing an electric rainbow romper that had all eyes on her! Swift had been infamously private for the last year so seeing her step out looking happier than ever in this beautiful iridescent romper was such a treat.

 

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49. Elle Fanning, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2019

Elle Fanning looked gorgeous in this peach sparkling gown at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. It had the perfect amount of sultriness with the cutouts on the bodice but was still elegant and feminine with the chiffon skirt and silver metallic embellishment.

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48. Jessie James Decker, ACM Awards

Jessie James Decker was a total bombshell at this year’s ACM Awards where she stepped out wearing a nude belted mini dress with red speckled embellishment throughout. Typically we don’t love a minidress on the red carpet, but Jessie James proved us otherwise! This look was glam, sultry and totally eye-catching.

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47. Carrie Underwood, ACM Awards

Carrie Underwood is always one of the best-dressed women when it comes to country award shows and she didn’t let us down with her look for the ACMs! The singer donned a sparkling charcoal one-shoulder number which featured two dramatic slits on both legs.

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46. Priyanka Chopra, Billboard Music Awards

Priyanka Chopra was elegant and glamorous beyond compare at the Billboard Music Awards this year! We absolutely love this long sleeve sparkling dress she opted for on the red carpet. It fit her like a glove, complemented her dark features and really brought the red carpet glitz factor.

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45. Sharon Carpenter, Daytime Emmys

Sharon Carpenter stole the show at the 40th annual Emmy Awards where she walked the red carpet wearing this delicate peach pleated dress. The fanned out neckline of this look truly made it unlike anything we’ve seen before, which is exactly why we were such big fans!

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44. Taylor Hill, Met Gala

Taylor Hill was the epitome of old Hollywood glamour at this year’s Met Gala. While this look wasn’t necessarily on theme, we can’t help but absolutely love the combination of this luxe silk dress with the airy feathered shawl.

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43. Hailey Bieber, Met Gala

Hailey Bieber was an absolute beauty at this year’s Met Gala where she stepped out wearing a striking pink dress with an extremely low back. We love how sweet and soft this look was in the sea of bold Met Gala looks, especially with the girly black bow she wore in her ponytail.

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42. Candice Swanepoel, Met Gala

Candice Swanepoel totally stunned at the 2019 Met Gala where she stepped out in this sparkling pale blue gown which featured a dramatic billowing train. To make this look even more impressive, Swanepoel styled her hair to mimic the shape of a tiara, which added something totally unique and funky to her look.

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41. Kylie Jenner, Met Gala

Kylie Jenner was a total bombshell at this year’s Met Gala and we were blown away when she stepped out in this beautiful lilac creation! From the feathered sleeves to the violet wig, this look was everything we could have asked for and more.

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40. Alessandra Ambrosio, Cannes Film Festival

Alessandra Ambrosio looked like a glowing goddess at the 2019 Cannes premiere of The Dead Don’t Die. She donned a sheer dress from Ralph & Russo’s Spring 2019 Couture collection. The dress was romantic and glamorous with a hint of feathers on the leg and a sheer white train.

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39. Olivia Culpo, Cannes Film Festival

Olivia Culpo flaunted her figure in an embellished couture gown by Ralph & Russo for the 2019 Cannes film premiere of Sibyl. The fishtail gown was glamorous, angelic and breathtaking, which drastically exceeded all our expectations.

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38. Josephine Skriver, Cannes Film Festival

Josephine Skriver stepped out wearing a striking rose quartz gown designed by Philosophy to the premiere of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The dress showed off her slender figure flawlessly and the rose-tinted color did wonders for highlighting her sunkissed complexion and honey-colored tresses.

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37. Elsa Hosk, Cannes Film Festival

Elsa Hosk had all eyes on her at the premiere of Sybil when she stepped out wearing this gorgeous lavender gown designed by Alberta Ferretti. The combination of this feminine shade of purple and the whimsical feathers truly made for an unforgettable fashion moment.

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36. Jasmine Tookes, Cannes Film Festival

Jasmine Tookes dazzled on the Cannes red carpet for the premiere of The Traitor where she stepped out wearing a powder blue dress designed by Zuhair Murad. The intricate beading on this dress is phenomenal and the entire look was unlike any other on the Cannes red carpet this year!

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35. Lily Aldridge, CFAs

Lily Aldridge was the epitome of classic glamour when she stepped out at the 2019 CFDAs wearing a form-fitting red dress with a flattering cape-style jacket. She pulled her hair into a polished low bun and jazzed the look up with a cherry red lip and diamond earrings.

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34. Kate Bosworth, CMT Awards

Kate Bosworth gave us all the mermaid vibes at this year’s CMT Awards red carpet. The sleek aquamarine dress fit her like a glove and the slight sparkle texture of the dress was really glamorous.

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33. Carrie Underwood, CMT Awards

Carrie Underwood was the belle of the ball at this year’s CMT Awards where she stepped out wearing a gorgeous beaded minidress. We absolutely love all the detail of this look which was unique and glitzy!

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32. Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Awards

Rachel Brosnahan looked absolutely angelic at the Tony Awards this year where she wore a soft blue dress. We love the star-inspired beading on this look and how flattering the dainty belt looks to cinch in her waist.

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31. Regina King, Tony Awards

Of all the looks at this year’s Tony Awards, our absolute favorite was the sleek, bubblegum pink dress that Regina King wore. The color was highly flattering on her skin tone and the shape of the dress showed off her hourglass figure flawlessly.

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30. Lana Condor, MTV Movie & TV Awards

Lana Condor stole the show at this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards where she stepped out wearing a gorgeous floral mini dress. Oversized puff sleeves are a huge trend this season, so we love to see how Condor incorporated the trend into her red carpet look.

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29. Sandra Oh, Emmy Awards

Sandra Oh absolutely nailed her Emmys look this year where she stepped out wearing a sleek bubblegum pink dress. We love the simplicity of this look and how flattering the off-the-shoulder neckline looks.

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28. Jameela Jamil, Emmy Awards

Jameela Jamil looked gorgeous in this mint green dress that featured an asymmetrical neckline at the 2019 Emmys. This color worked fabulously to highlight her skin tone and was quite refreshing among a sea of dark, jewel-toned dresses.

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27. Sophie Turner, Emmy Awards

Sophie Turner absolutely nailed her red carpet look for this year’s Emmys where she stepped out wearing a chic satin dress that featured flattering pleats along the waist and a sweetheart neckline. We absolutely love this light blush color against Turner’s strawberry blonde locks and fair complexion.

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26. Zendaya, Emmy Awards

Of all the Emmys red carpet looks this year, our absolute favorite was Zendaya’s gorgeous emerald dress with a corset bodice. This color works flawlessly with her complexion and the entire shape and vibe of this look felt ultra-luxurious and chic.

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25. Lili Reinhart, Governors Awards

Riverdale star Lili Reinhart stunned at the 2019 Governors Awards where she rocked this buttery yellow dress. The shape of this gown was absolutely fabulous, especially with all the intricate pleating which flattered her figure perfectly.

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24. Olivia Wilde, Governors Awards

Olivia Wilde made heads turn when she appeared at the Governors Awards wearing this deep wine-colored dress. From the plunging neckline to the sequined texture, this dress had old Hollywood written all over it.

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23. Dakota Johnson, Governors Awards

Dakota Johnson looked like Cinderella at this year’s Governors Awards where she opted for a dramatic ivory look! We love how she opted for a crop top and full skirt rather than a ballgown which added a sultry quality to the uber-feminine ensemble.

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22. Jeannie Mai, People’s Choice Awards

Jeannie Mai stunned at this year’s People’s Choice Awards where she opted for a one-shouldered champagne number. We love this flattering warm tone on Mai’s complexion and the iridescent quality of the fabric felt so luxe and glamorous.

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21. Kim Kardashian, People’s Choice Awards

Kim Kardashian showed off her hourglass figure in this sleek snakeskin dress at the People’s Choice Awards. The look fit her like a glove and definitely stood out as unique among the sea of glitzy black looks.

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20. Zendaya, People’s Choice Awards

Zendaya looked beautiful at this year’s People’s Choice Awards where she opted for a black cutout dress with rhinestones trailing the bodice. We love how delicate and elegant this look felt, especially paired with a sleek top knot and a scarlet red lip.

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19. Miranda Lambert, CMA Awards

Miranda Lambert looked beautiful in this embellished fuschia gown at this year’s CMA Awards! The warm color looked stunning against her blonde hair and the glitzy embellishment was unique enough to make her stand out.

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18. Lady Gaga, SAG Awards

Unsurprisingly, Lady Gaga looked absolutely angelic at this year’s SAG Awards where she opted for a voluminous white gown designed by Dior Haute Couture. The shredded tulle hemlines of the gown were feminine but also edgy, which perfectly encapsulates Gaga’s personal style. She accessorized with a chunky gold choker necklace and an oxblood lip which made for a truly glamorous red carpet moment.

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17. Sandra Oh, SAG Awards

Sandra Oh dazzled in crimson red at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards where she donned a slim, sparkling dress by Jenny Packham. We absolutely love the unique layering and asymmetrical details of the bodice on this dress and how fabulously it flourished out into a glamorous full train behind her.

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16. Mandy Moore, SAG Awards

Mandy Moore was one of the most elegant stars of the evening at this year’s SAG Awards. The brunette beauty opted for an off-the-shoulder dress by Jason Wu that featured a touch of glitz around the shoulders, long sleeves, and a sultry thigh-high slit.

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15. Gemma Chan, SAG Awards

Crazy Rich Asians star Gemma Chan stole the show at the SAG Awards this year in this powder pink ruffled dress by Oscar De La Renta. The look featured high-fashion layers that were scalloped along the edges and a flattering black belt that showed off her tiny waist perfectly among the dramatic layering of the skirt.

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14. Margot Robbie, SAG Awards

Margot Robbie absolutely nailed her Screen Actors Guild Awards look this year with this gold and white Chanel number. We love the sleek, column-style shape of this dress and how flattering the gold tiers are that trail along the skirt. This glitzy look is the epitome of old Hollywood glamour!

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13. Sandra Oh, Golden Globes

Of all the Golden Globes red carpet looks in 2019, one of our absolute favorites had to be Sandra Oh’s debut dress on the red carpet. The co-host and Golden Globe winner definitely had a monumental evening with a wardrobe to match! We love all the flattering ruching on this dress and her old Hollywood-inspired finger waves.

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12. Lupita Nyong’o, Golden Globes

Lupita Nyong’o is one of the most well-dressed women in Hollywood, and she proved that even further with her striking beaded look for the 2019 Golden Globes. The floor-length dress was a stunning blue-violet color and featured intricate silver beading throughout. For even more glitz, Nyong’o topped the look with sparkling drop-style earrings.

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11. Regina King, Golden Globes

Regina King was an absolute bombshell on this year’s Golden Globes red carpet. She opted for an Alberta Ferretti dress in a dazzling shade of rose gold that flattered her complexion and features flawlessly. It hugged her curves in the best way possible and truly left us speechless!

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10. Lady Gaga, Golden Globes

Lady Gaga is known to make an entrance when it comes to the red carpet, and she definitely didn’t disappoint for the 2019 Golden Globes. The A Star is Born actress opted for the eccentric route and decided to match her dress to her freshly dyed pastel hair! We absolutely love this unexpected touch of coordination.

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9. Saoirse Ronan, Golden Globes

Saoirse Ronan dazzled on the Golden Globes red carpet in this silver chainmail dress with a plunging neckline. She was one of the last to arrive on the red carpet and she seriously stole the show! The striking Gucci dress was sultry but also delicate, which made it a jaw-dropping red carpet moment.

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8. Kiki Layne, Golden Globes

Kiki Layne looked absolutely angelic on the 2019 Golden Globes red carpet in this tulle corset gown. The custom Dior number in a stunning shade of ashy blush worked perfectly to highlight Layne’s skin tone. We also love how her hair was coiled into a polished topknot and low bun, which we thought resembled an elegant ballerina.

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7. Lady Gaga, Grammys

Lady Gaga blew us away with her silver ruffle dress at this year’s Grammy Awards! This look actually seemed somewhat modest for how Gaga usually dresses for awards shows, which felt refreshing. It was obviously still dramatic but in a glamorous and appropriate way.

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6. Jada Pinkett Smith, Grammys

Jada Pinkett Smith absolutely dazzled on the Grammys red carpet this year where she stepped out in metallics and feathers in the most tasteful way possible. Her look was the perfect example of being dramatic and glitzy without going over the top.

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5. Michelle Yeoh, Oscars

Crazy Rich Asians star Michelle Yeoh was undeniably one of the best-dressed women of the evening at the 2019 Oscars. She stepped out wearing a blush and silver Elie Saab number that featured the most beautiful foil embellishment. It was unique, whimsical and totally glamorous.

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4. Emilia Clarke, Oscars

Emilia Clarke dazzled on the Oscars red carpet where she stepped out wearing this glittering lilac number designed by Balmain. We absolutely love the sculptural yet soft feel of this dress. From the glitter to the pleats to the dramatic neckline, this look was the epitome of red carpet glamour.

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3. Lady Gaga, Oscars

Lady Gaga looked absolutely striking on the 2019 Oscar red carpet wearing this sculptural black Alexander McQueen dress inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She even topped the look with a dazzling Tiffany & Co. necklace last worn by Hepburn when promoting her iconic film back in 1961.

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2. Jennifer Lopez, Oscars

Even though Jennifer Lopez wasn’t attending the Academy Awards on behalf of a nomination, that didn’t stop her from dressing to the nines. We absolutely loved this swoon-worthy mirrored dress worn by Lopez. It fit her like a glove, featured a little glitz and showed off her figure without showing any skin. Absolutely flawless!

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1. Kate Middleton, BAFTAs

Unsurprisingly, our favorite look during the 2019 Awards shows season was the whimsical and floaty dress worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, at the BAFTA Awards. The Duchess always nails her BAFTAs look each year and 2019 was no exception. We love the frilly shoulder detail of this dress which was the perfect example of glamor without going overboard.

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