Oscars 2011: The red-carpet fashion of the stars

Categories: Fashion, Film, TV

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Black Swan's Natalie Portman.
​The best part of the annual Academy Awards is arguably the red-carpet fashion, and this year, stars were showcasing a variety of couture gowns. Bright reds and tangerines dominated the pre-Oscar parade, with some purple trimming and light, ethereal dresses to counterbalance the rich palette. There were hits, misses and home-runs; keep reading to check out what some of the nominees, presenters and performers wore to walk in the doors.

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​Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, wore a bathing-suit style red dress by Calvin Klein. The simple cut and bright color looked fabulous with Lawrence's gorgeous mane of blonde hair.

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​One of two The Fighter Best Supporting Actress nominees, Melissa Leo wore a Marc Bouwer gown that was a toe over the sparkly/fussy line, but she rocked the look nevertheless.

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​Best Supporting Actress nominee Hailee Steinfeld (for True Grit) is fourteen years old and already has more poise and taste than most of us procure in a lifetime.

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Musician Mandy Moore was resplendent in Monique Lhuillier on the red carpet; she was the vocal star of Tangled and will perform at the ceremony.

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​The stunning Mila Kunis impressed in an ultra-feminine lavender dress.

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