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12 Fashion Moments We Loved at the 2016 Oscars

They slay! See how Kerry Washingon, Andra Day and Robin Roberts worked the 88th Academy Awards red carpet in style.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Kerry Washington graces the 88th Annual Academy Awards red carpet in a fierce Versace gown with a leather bodice and cascading white skirt. Love! 

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Andra Day gives us a dose of spring in this gorgeous pale yellow Safiyaa gown as she attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Zuri Hall stuns in a crimson gown as she attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Robin Roberts shines in a figure flattering embellished gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Whoopi Goldberg made a grand entrance in a cascading black gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California.

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Cheryl Boone Isaacs is flawless in a fiery red gown as she graces the red carpet at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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Tracey Edmonds graces the red carpet in a stunning pearl encrusted Lorena Sarbu gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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Helen Lasichanh graces the red carpet alongside Pharrell in a sweeping blue gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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Eniko Parrish stunned alongside Kevin Hart in a fierce leg-barring Fausto Puglisi gown at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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Kelly Roland is breathtaking in this embellished deep v-neck gown at the 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party.

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LaLa Anthony slayed in her form-fitting black Alexandre Vauthier gown at the 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party.

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Mariah Carey delivered some serious diva vibes in her sleek black one-shoulder dress at the 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party.

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