35 Sexiest Oscar Dresses of All Time

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1972

In the '70s it didn't get much sexier than Raquel Welch in a spaghetti strap halter gown and hoops.

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1975

As a sex symbol of her era, Sophia Loren knew how to dress her perfect hour-glass figure in a waist-cinching frock.

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1983

Barbi Benton got her shine on in a curve-hugging sequin gown with contrasting floor-length fur coat.

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1988

Cher left little to the imagination at the 1988 ceremony where she took home an award for performance in Moonstruck.

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1990

Geena Davis cut a slim figure in this crimson off-the-shoulder gown with matching clutch and lips.

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1991

Not that Cindy Crawford needed help turning heads, but the plunging neckline on her red Versace gown didn't hurt.

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1955

Modeled after Elizabeth Hurley's infamous Versace pin dress, the Italian brand created a crystal-embellished version for her to walk the carpet at the Academy Awards.

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1998

Sharon Stone famously borrowed then-husband Phil Bronstein's white tuxedo shirt leaving it unbuttoned and tucked inside a satin Vera Wang skirt.

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1999

One of our favorite style icons, Cate Blanchett, dared to bare in a sheer John Galliano gown.

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2000

Cameron Diaz earned bombshell status in the late '90s—and what goes better with a blonde bombshell than a sexy Versace lace dress that shows a little leg.

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2002

There isn't much that doesn't look sexy of Jennifer Lopez—even a baby pink Atelier Versace satin frock.

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2002

Halle Berry's Elie Saab gown is one of the most memorable Oscar gowns, not only because the complete sheer top with floral embroidery was a sight to see, but because Berry became the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress.

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2004

Angelina Jolie earned a reputation for being one of the sexiest Hollywood stars—so it should come as no surprise that she could bring such sex appeal to even this minimal white satin halter Marc Bouwer gown.

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2005

Baby got back—Hilary Swank showed off her well toned back in this Guy Laroche gown, after months of training for Million Dollar Baby. But it was all worth it because she took home the gold statue.

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2005

When doesn't Salma Hayek look sexy? The Mexican actress showed off her curvaceous figure in this Prada gown.

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2005

Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her fit physique, and ample decolettage in a blush satin Stella McCartney

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2007

Grecian goddess or Academy Awards performer? Beyoncé owned the red carpet in this seafoam Armani Prive gown.

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2008

A dress thats supposed to resemble fish scales may not seem like the sexiest, but this Jean Paul Gaultier dress accentuated Marion Cotillard's best assets.

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2011

Before Jennifer Lawrence became Dior's go-to girl, she had this sultry Calvin Klein red carpet moment.

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2011

Penelope Cruz showed off her post-pregnancy curves in this firecracker number by the late L'Wren Scott.

Chrissy Rutherford is a contributing editor at HarpersBazaar.com

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