The Oscars are back! Last night's Academy Awards looked quite a bit different from the what we're used to, but it was still an incredible night for Hollywood's elite. It was a historic night for women in the film industry—most notably, Nomadland director Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color to win the award for best director—and it was the first time many of us have been able to see a true red carpet in over a year. And wow, the fashion did not disappoint!
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The 2021 Oscars was the first major award show of the year that was held all in-person rather than mostly virtual. While there was a red carpet for arrivals, it was a more limited experience than in the past. It seemed there were some celebs who simply chose not to attend, but media presence on the red carpet was also smaller, to keep social distancing in place. Oh, and there were no sweatshirts allowed!
Another defining aspect was that while the Oscars are usually held in February, this year's event was in April. This year, the fashions were simply different. Stars stepped out in brighter, lighter, more revealing gowns that seemed to signify the spring season and the new beginnings that so many people have been looking forward to. There was so much optimism apparent on the Oscars red carpet this year, that we couldn't help but smile. Take a look at our favorite Oscars 2021 red carpet looks below.