Oscars is the most prestigious award and the most awaited night for the Hollywood celebrities. Academy awards is undoubtedly the most glamourous events one can witness for some style inspiration. The celebrities step on the red carpet looking their most elegant and chic self. From the sartorial dresses to the perfect hair and make-up, Hollywood A-listers come together to celebrate the achievements of the biggest stars of the screen. The awards night has forever been the fashion Olympics for the Hollywood biggies. The star-studded affair is full of glit and glam. The 90th Annual Academy Awards is set to take place on March 4, 2018.

While we wait for some stunning looks that celebrities will wear for the Oscars 2018, let’s look back at some of the most iconic dresses the red carpet has witnessed.

Most Iconic Dress of all time

Emma Stone, 2017

Emma Stone at 2017 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Kalli Vera/Facebook)

Emma Stone won the best actress for La La Land in 2017. Her dazzling Givenchy Haute Couture gold dress with tinsel on the tiered skirt was complimented with classic red lips and beach waves.

Cate Blanchett, 2016

Cate Blanchett at 2016 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Fox News)

Red carpet stunner, Cate Blanchett arrived at 2016 Oscars rocking a seafoam green mermaid gown with 3D floral embellishments by Armani Prive.

Reese Witherspoon, 2015

Reese Witherspoon at 2015 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Vaidade Feminina/Facebook)

The box-office darling Reese Witherspoon wore a custom ice-blue Tom Ford off-shoulder gown with black velvet detailing.

Sandra Bullock, 2014

Sandra Bullock at 2014 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Wilmer Galeano/Facebook)

Sandra Bullock stepped in navy Alexander McQueen gown. The satin gown featured a sweetheart neckline and dramatic draping and the subdued sophistication would any actress envious.

Jennifer Lawrence, 2013

Jennifer Lawrence at 2013 Oscars. (Photo Credits: SoHaute/Facebook)

Jennifer transformed herself into a prom queen in a strapless Dior Haute Couture dress at the 85th Academy Awards. She slipped before the accepting her award for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ but nevertheless she coped with the teeny mishap.

Jennifer Lopez, 2012

Jennifer Lopez at 2012 Oscars. (Photo Credits: EventsNetwork/Facebook)

J-Lo looked stunning on the red carpet as she wore a cut-out see-through Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging neckline.

Halle Berry, 2011

Halle Berry at 2010 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Sheen Magazine/Facebook)

The actress wore a nude and crystal encrusted Marchesa corset gown with organza and a dramatic tulle with silk ruffles.

Cameron Diaz, 2010

Cameron Diaz at 2010 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Alfred Angelo Bridal/Facebook)

Cameron looked breath-taking in her champagne and metallic Oscar de la Renta gown covered with gold paillette embroidery. The gown was a right mix of fun, flashy and classy.

Anne Hathaway, 2009

Anne Hathaway at 2009 Oscars. (Photo Credits: Connie Carden/Facebook)

Anne glistened in a jewel-encrusted mermaid dress by Giorgio Armani.

There is no red carpet event that is more scrutinised than the Oscars. With each passing year the celebs have raised the bar when it comes to the oomph factor and to turn on the heat on the red carpet. We've rounded up the most timeless and iconic dresses worn by the celebrities in the last decade. This year, yet again, millions of viewers are waiting to see who nails the red carpet at the 90th Academy Awards.

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