Jessica Chastain joined the ranks of red-carpet royalty when she arrived at the Academy Awards in a black and gold Alexander McQueen gown. With six films that opened in 2011, Chastain was an emerging fashion star by the time the Oscars came around. Many fashion bloggers thought she would wear Armani Privé for the evening (she was in the front row at the label’s show when she learned of her Best Supporting Actress nomination for The Help). Instead, she surprised in McQueen and was named best dressed by several critics the next day.
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9. Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen
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Top 10 Best Dressed
- 10. Princess Stephanie’s Elie Saab Wedding Gown
- 9. Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen
- 8. Anna Wintour at the Met Gala
- 7. Kate Middleton in Jenny Packham
- 6. Ann Romney in Oscar de la Renta
- 5. Lena Dunham’s Leggy Look
- 4. Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad
- 3. Kate Hudson in Prabal Gurung
- 2. The Obama Women on Election Night
- 1. Raf Simons’ Debut at Dior
Top 10 Worst Dressed
- 10. Amar’e Stoudemire’s Cut-Off Jean Jacket
- 9. Angelina Jolie’s Leggy Look
- 8. Fashion Critic Cathy Horyn’s Cat Fights
- 7. Nicki Minaj at the Grammys
- 6. Sofia Vergara Tweets Her Emmys Wardrobe Malfunction
- 5. Sasha Gradiva at the Grammys
- 4. “Scary Beautiful” Front Heels
- 3. Ann Romney’s $990 Shirt
- 2. Kim Kardashian’s Sheer Skirt
- 1. Ralph Lauren’s U.S. Olympic Uniforms