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What Will Stars Wear?

By InStyle Editors Updated Mar 02, 2010 @ 3:35 pm
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Oscar Dress Predictions - Anna Kendrick - Marchesa - Alberta Ferretti - Monique Lhuillier
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Sandra Bullock

Oscar Dress Predictions - Sandra Bullock - Bottega Veneta - Alexander McQueen - Armani Prive
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for The Blind Side

HER PICKS Bullock glistened in an iridescent Bottega Veneta gown for the Golden Globes and wore a structured Alexander McQueen design to the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK With its sculptural silhouette and futuristic fabric, this Armani Prive haute couture gown is the perfect classic-yet-cutting-edge choice for the actress.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal

Oscar Dress Predictions - Maggie Gyllenhaal - RM by Roland Mouret - Lanvin - Donna Karan
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Crazy Heart

HER PICKS Gyllenhaal played up her shape at the Golden Globes in a warm apricot mermaid dress from RM by Roland Mouret and chose a similarly asymmetrical design from Lanvin for the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards.

OUR PICK Donna Karan's chiffon gown is artful enough to interest the adventurous actress with its multiple layers and single sleeve, while its peach hue is guaranteed to flatter her complexion.

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Vera Farmiga

Oscar Dress Predictions - Vera Farmiga - Dolce & Gabbana - J. Mendel - Elie Saab
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Up in the Air

HER PICKS At the Golden Globes, Farmiga was a classic Hollywood siren in a Dolce & Gabbana mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline. She then hit the SAG Awards in a diaphanous J. Mendel dress in sheer seafoam.

OUR PICK We'd love to see the actress reveal her shape in a delicately embellished Elie Saab gown with a thigh-high slit.

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Penelope Cruz

Oscar Dress Predictions - Penelope Cruz - Giorgio Armani - L'Wren Scott - Nina Ricci
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Nine

HER PICKS Whether in beaded Giorgio Armani at the Golden Globes or in cocktail-length L'Wren Scott at the SAG Awards, it's clear that Cruz is loyal to not-so-basic black.

OUR PICK For a slight twist on the actress's favorite shade, we recommend Nina Ricci's midnight-blue chiffon confection-the artful yet understated lace and embellishment is classic Cruz.

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Oscar Dress Predictions - Mo'Nique - Reem Acra - Badgley Mischka - Isaac Mizrahi
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

HER PICKS The Globes winner chose a golden goddess gown from Reem Acra for the awards ceremony, and then selected a metallic-embellished Badgley Mischka V-neck dress for the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK With its seductively low-cut neckline and intricate beading, this fresh-from-the-runway Isaac Mizrahi gown would flatter the star's curves while lending some spotlight-stealing sparkle.

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Meryl Streep

Oscar Dress Predictions - Meryl Streep - Chris March - Balenciaga - Valentino
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for Julie & Julia

HER PICKS This awards show veteran isn't afraid to take risks: She chose a cinched-waist gown from Project Runway contestant Chris March for the Golden Globes and a '40s-inspired print design from Balenciaga for the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK With its delicate orchid pattern and neatly-defined waist, this floaty Valentino number would highlight Streep's shape while staying true to the actress's bohemian flair.

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Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren - Giorgio Armani - Badgley Mischka - Carolina Herrera
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for The Last Station

HER PICKS Mirren wore a curve-hugging, long-sleeved Armani gown to the Golden Globes, and chose a Badgley Mischka print dress with a coordinating shawl for the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK With its shirred-sleeve shrug and figure-flaunting lines, we think that this Carolina Herrera number is absolutely age-appropriate-and totally sexy.

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Gabourey Sidibe

Oscar Dress Predictions - Gabourey Sidibe - Kevan Hall - Pamella Roland
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire

HER PICKS Sidibe wore full-skirted Kevan Hall gown in emerald for the Golden Globes and a ruched sapphire Pamella Roland design for the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK We love this brilliant ruby creation from actress-favorite Kevan Hall. The wrapped top and off-the-shoulder neckline would flatter the young star's upper body, and the shade would satisfy her love of bold color.

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Carey Mulligan

Oscar Dress Predictions - Carey Mulligan - Nina Ricci - Lanvin - Chanel
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee for An Education

HER PICKS Newcomer Mulligan has made some stunning choices, from her delicately ruffled midnight-blue Nina Ricci gown at the Globes to her bejeweled Lanvin at the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK This gorgeously embellished draped satin gown from Chanel's couture collection perfectly embodies Mulligan's sophisticated style. With its sequined bodice and toga-inspired swag, the satin column will provide the ideal contrast to the actress's signature pixie cut.

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Anna Kendrick

Oscar Dress Predictions - Anna Kendrick - Marchesa - Alberta Ferretti - Monique Lhuillier
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee for Up in the Air

HER PICKS Kendrick chose a romantic, ruffled Marchesa gown for the Golden Globes, and an orchid-hued Alberta Ferretti number for the SAG Awards.

OUR PICK With its rosette-trimmed skirt and structured bodice, this crimson design from Monique Lhuillier is the perfect blend of feminine frill and standout shade.

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