Asymmetrical Necklines

Double Oscar winner-and perennial candidate for Best Dressed- Hilary Swank was fabulously feminine in a lace and tulle Atelier Versace number. The gown's delicate strap was edged in flowers.

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Gone Baby Gone

star and Best Supporting Actress nominee Amy Ryan was simply sleek in a Calvin Klein Collection dress. The flawless midnight-hued gown showed off designer Francisco Costa's knack for spare elegance.

Pride and Prejudice

beauty Rosamund Pike looked sunny in a peplum-skirted yellow dress with a single shoulder. The crisp forties-inspired gown was designed by Roland Mouret.

Juno

scene-stealer Olivia Thirlby looked glamorous beyond her (21!) years in a molded taffeta gown. She played up her killer smile with a simple single strap.