Oscars 2016: A full recap of the red carpet fashion

By Sarah Kelsey Global News

Posted February 28, 2016 8:15 pm

Updated February 29, 2016 9:24 am

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Actress Rachel McAdams attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images

The Academy Awards is the biggest night for Hollywood in terms of acting accolades; it’s also the industry’s best and brightest sartorial event.

The evening of the Oscars is when haute couture and star power combine to create a red carpet experience that outshines all others.

What the Grammys has in risqué ensembles and confusing looks, the Oscars has in old-school glamour and sophistication (it has it in spades, in fact). The Academy Awards even trumps the Golden Globes.

In that vein, Sunday, Feb. 28’s ceremony did not disappoint. Every major designer was represented, and the A-list stars who made an appearance were at the top of their game.

If any trends were to be seen, it would be blue and black paired together and all-metallic outfits. Other looks that dominated the carpet, include backless dresses, ladies showing their shoulders and over-the-top baubles (from earrings to necklaces).

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Here’s our recap of the evening’s ensembles — including the best and worst dressed.

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