The most memorable red carpet look from the year you were born

Gabbi Shaw,Frank OlitoSep 25, 2020, 23:58 IST

These are just some of the most iconic red carpet looks.Getty

Throughout Hollywood history, there has been no shortage of iconic red carpet looks.
We've picked the most memorable dress (or pantsuit, set, or outfit) from every year since 1960.
Many will never forget Cher's ab-baring black outfit and headpiece at the 1986 Oscars.

Celebrities have been making fashion history on red carpets for decades.

Whether it be Jennifer Lopez's revealing Versace dress or Madonna's "Like a Virgin" wedding gown, each year celebrities show up to award shows, movie premieres, and film festivals in their best looks. While some dresses are so great that they become iconic, other looks are known for their questionable taste.

Keep reading to learn about the most memorable look from the red carpet the year you were born.

In 1960, Ava Gardner wore a dress that really dazzled at the Academy Awards.

Ava Gardner. Frank Worth, Courtesy of Capital Art / Getty

Elizabeth Taylor wore a gown with floral details to the 1961 Academy Awards.

Elizabeth Taylor in 1961. Darlene Hammond / Getty

Natalie Wood turned heads in 1962 when she showed up to the Academy Awards wearing a white evening gown.

Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood. Bettmann / Getty

In 1963, Sophia Loren's layered neckline wowed at the Academy Awards.

Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren. Keystone-France / Getty

Anne Bancroft appeared on the 1964 Academy Awards stage wearing a pleated dress.

Anne Bancroft and Sidney Poitier. Julian Wasser / Getty

In 1965, Julie Andrews wore a stunning yellow dress to accept her Academy Award.

Julie Andrews. Graphic House / Getty

Elke Sommer's asymmetrical dress at the 1966 Academy Awards is still a showstopper.

Elke Sommer on the right. Gene Lester / Getty

In 1967, stars starting taking more dramatic fashion risks, like Rosemarie Stack at the Academy Awards.

Rosemarie Stack. Hulton Archive / Getty

Audrey Hepburn's dress at the 1968 Academy Awards has been described as "enviable."

Audrey Hepburn. Bettmann / Getty

Barbra Streisand's look at the 1969 Academy Awards is nothing short of iconic.

Barbra Streisand. ABC Photo Archives / Getty

At the 1970 Academy Awards, Elizabeth Taylor accompanied her husband, Richard Burton, while wearing a blue gown that perfectly matched her eyes.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images

Goldie Hawn wore a flowery black gown and matching flowers in her hair at the 1971 Academy Awards.

Goldie Hawn. AP

At the 1972 Grammys, Aretha Franklin looked spectacular in a head-to-toe orange ensemble.

Aretha Franklin. Walt Disney Television/Getty Images

Cher's ab-baring yellow two-piece outfit would be daring now, let alone in 1973.

Sonny and Cher. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Cicely Tyson wore a beautiful floral gown at the 1974 Emmy Awards.

Cicely Tyson. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Lauren Hutton looked every bit the '70s goddess in her fur coat and pastel dress at the 1975 Academy Awards.

Lauren Hutton. Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

In 1976, Jacqueline Bisset wore an elegant silver gown to the Academy Awards.

Jacqueline Bisset. Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images

Dolly Parton certainly brought cowboy chic to the 1977 Grammys.

Dolly Parton. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

At the 1978 Academy Awards, Farrah Fawcett channeled a gold statue herself.

Farrah Fawcett. Walt Disney Television/Getty Images Photo Archives

Meryl Streep introduced us to witchy glam at the 1979 Oscars.

Meryl Streep and Don Gummer. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Goldie Hawn made headlines with a glittering pantsuit in 1980.

Goldie Hawn. Ron Galella / Getty

Diana Ross wowed in this layered look at the 1981 Met Gala.

Diana Ross. Ron Galella / Getty

Debbie Allen's dress from the 1982 Academy Awards is truly something to remember.

Debbie Allen. ABC Photo Archives / Getty

A young Drew Barrymore's dress at the 1983 Academy Awards was a real crowd pleaser.

Drew Barrymore. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff / Getty

Madonna's wedding dress from the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards is now legendary.

Madonna. David McGough / Getty

At the 1985 Met Gala, Cher showed up in a very memorable outfit.

Cher. Ron Galella / Getty

The following year, Cher outdid herself with the most memorable look of 1986.

Cher. Jim Smeal / Getty

In 1987, Prince Diana graced the Cannes Film Festival in an elegant gown.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Tim Graham / Getty

Jennifer Grey wore a simple black dress to the 1988 Academy Awards.

Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Robert Scott / Getty

At the 1989 Academy Awards, Demi Moore wore an experimental, DIY look.

Demi Moore. Jim Smeal / Getty

Julia Roberts wore a menswear-inspired ensemble at the 1990 Golden Globes, proving that dresses are sometimes just simply overrated.

Julia Roberts. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Madonna channeled Old Hollywood glamour and Marilyn Monroe at the 1991 Academy Awards.

Michael Jackson and Madonna. David McGough/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

In 1992, Demi Moore once again pushed boundaries with this skintight lavender gown and elbow-length gloves.

Demi Moore. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Mariah Carey rocked a monochromatic look at a 1993 Grammys after party.

Mariah Carey. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Elizabeth Hurley instantly cemented her spot in fashion history with the infamous Versace safety pin dress in 1994.

Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant. Dave Benett/Getty Images

"Friends" was just starting to become a phenomenon in 1995, and Jennifer Aniston's simple black dress and gloves set a precedent for years of her red carpet style.

Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry. Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Mary J. Blige's leopard-print ensemble at the 1996 Grammys is still in style today.

Mary J. Blige. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

In 1997, Lauryn Hill wore this red and white color-blocked ensemble to the Grammys.

Lauryn Hill. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

Sharon Stone combined satin and menswear at the 1998 Academy Awards to great success.

Sharon Stone. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

Gwyneth Paltrow's gown at the 1999 Academy Awards is said to have made pink cool again.

Gwyneth Paltrow. Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez's Versace dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards is one of the most iconic dresses of all time.

Jennifer Lopez. Scott Gries/GettyImages

Icelandic singer Björk stunned at the 2001 Academy Awards when she wore a faux swan wrapped around her neck.

Björk. Michael Caulfield/AP Photo

Halle Berry's gown at the 2002 Academy Awards is a beauty.

Halle Berry. AP

In 2003, Eve wore a famous Alexander McQueen dress that many replicated throughout the years.

Eve. Jim Spellman / Getty

Charlize Theron wore a simple yet memorable dress to the 2004 Oscars.

Charlize Theron. Jeff Kravitz / Getty

This deep-blue dress that Hilary Swank wore to the 2005 Academy Awards is considered one of the best Oscar dresses in history.

Hilary Swank. Jeff Kravitz / Getty

Michelle Williams' bright yellow dress at the 2006 Academy Awards is the year's most iconic gown.

Michelle Williams. Steve Granitz / Getty

At the British Academy Film Awards in 2007, Thandie Newton wore a stunning mermaid-style gown.

Thandie Newton. Niki Nikolova / Getty

Marion Cotillard's unique dress at the 2008 Oscars is memorable for its fish-like pattern.

Marion Cotillard. Steve Granitz / Getty

Kate Moss lit up the 2009 Met Gala's red carpet with this reflective gold dress.

Kate Moss. Patrick McMullan / Getty

Nothing in VMA history will ever top Lady Gaga's meat dress in 2010.

Lady Gaga. Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images

Mila Kunis' 2011 Oscars dress remains one of the most dreamy Oscar dresses of all time.

Mila Kunis. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

In 2012, Angelina Jolie essentially broke the internet with her gown's thigh-high slit.

Angelina Jolie. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

No one can forget Jennifer Lawrence's dress at the 2013 Academy Awards — it's what she was wearing when she fell up the stairs.

Jennifer Lawrence. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images

In 2014, Lupita Nyong'o had her very own Cinderella moment on the red carpet.

Lupita Nyong'o. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images

Rihanna's dress at the 2015 Met Gala was a showstopper.

Rihanna. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

At the 2016 Grammys, Taylor Swift changed up her style and wore a color combination that's still popular today.

Taylor Swift. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

At the 2017 Met Gala, Kendall Jenner took the "naked dress" trend to an entirely new level.

Kendall Jenner. J. Kempin/Getty Images

Nobody does it like Rita Moreno. The dress she wore at the 2018 Academy Awards was the same one she wore 56 years prior.

Rita Moreno. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

Billy Porter became an instant icon with this tuxedo dress at the 2019 Academy Awards.

Billy Porter. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Before the pandemic shut down all red carpets, Ariana Grande wore a bold gray gown at the 2020 Grammys.

Ariana Grande. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

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