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Forget sheer dresses corsets and plunging necklines were the most daring fashion trends at the Oscars

Amanda Krause   

Forget sheer dresses — corsets and plunging necklines were the most daring fashion trends at the Oscars
Jamie Lee Curtis attends the 2023 Academy Awards.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
  • The Oscars were hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday.
  • Corsets and plunging necklines proved to be two of the most daring fashion trends on the red carpet.

When celebrities want to make bold fashion statements at the Oscars, they typically opt for see-through gowns.

When celebrities want to make bold fashion statements at the Oscars, they typically opt for see-through gowns.
Jennifer Lawrence at the 2016 Oscars, and Rachel Zegler at the 2022 Oscars.      Kevork Djansezian/Stringer/Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Just look at the lace dress Jennifer Lawrence wore in 2016 and the mesh gown Rachel Zegler donned in 2022 — both by Dior.

But this year, corsets and plunging necklines dominated the red carpet. Eva Longoria, for example, donned the latter.

But this year, corsets and plunging necklines dominated the red carpet. Eva Longoria, for example, donned the latter.
Eva Longoria attends 2023 Academy Awards.      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Zuhair Murad designed her gown, which had long balloon sleeves and a floor-length skirt that matched the thin scarf around her neck.

The dress was also decorated with metallic pieces from top to bottom.

Ariana DeBose also wore a long-sleeved gown with a deep-V neckline.

Ariana DeBose also wore a long-sleeved gown with a deep-V neckline.
Ariana DeBose attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Allen J. Schaben/Getty Images

Hers was custom-made for her by Atelier Versace, with crystal-embellished straps lining its neckline.

The gown also had a thigh-high slit, sheer sleeves, and a chiffon train.

Halle Bailey channeled "The Little Mermaid" with her corseted gown.

Halle Bailey channeled "The Little Mermaid" with her corseted gown.
Halle Bailey attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

The tulle gown, which was strapless with a ruffled neckline, was created by Dolce & Gabbana. It was also sheer up top, so you could see the structure of its corset.

Jamie Lee Curtis, on the other hand, wore a tan gown with a corset bodice. It sparkled on the red carpet.

Jamie Lee Curtis, on the other hand, wore a tan gown with a corset bodice. It sparkled on the red carpet.
Jamie Lee Curtis attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Also designed by Dolce & Gabbana, Curtis' gown had long sleeves and a straight skirt that reached the floor.

Male celebrities like Lenny Kravitz also rocked plunging necklines.

Male celebrities like Lenny Kravitz also rocked plunging necklines.
Lenny Kravitz attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Dressed in trousers and a satin top, Kravitz left the latter unbuttoned to reveal his chest, silver chains, and a black cross necklace.

Mindy Kaling embraced the corset trend in a daring way.

Mindy Kaling embraced the corset trend in a daring way.
Mindy Kaling attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Her Vera Wang haute couture gown was sheer across the waist, creating a cutout effect that contrasted its opaque skirt and long sleeves.

Monica Barbaro had one of the most colorful gowns that featured a plunging top.

Monica Barbaro had one of the most colorful gowns that featured a plunging top.
Monica Barbaro attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Elie Saab designed her dress, which was sleeveless with a blue bodice and a full, eggplant-colored skirt.

The thin straps also created cutouts on Barbaro's sides, and the gown's skirt was semi-sheer.

Zoë Saldana paired her corset dress with a sustainable necklace.

Zoë Saldana paired her corset dress with a sustainable necklace.
Zoë Saldana attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Designed by Fendi, her dress had thin straps, a fishnet overlay, and strips of lace across its skirt.

And as she told E! on the red carpet, she accessorized with a vintage Cartier necklace. Oscars attendees were encouraged to dress sustainably, in partnership with RCGD Global.

Riz Ahmed used an unbuttoned shirt to create a plunging neckline effect.

Riz Ahmed used an unbuttoned shirt to create a plunging neckline effect.
Riz Ahmed attends the 2023 Academy Awards.      Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images

Underneath his classic suit, Ahmed wore a pink and tan top left unbuttoned.

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