Oscars 2026 Best And Worst Dressed: Top 5 Stars Who Nailed Their Red Carpet Look And 5 Who Missed The Mark

The red carpet at the Academy Awards was nothing short of a fashion spectacle. Hollywood’s biggest stars arrived in couture creations, bold silhouettes, and statement accessories that quickly became the talk of the night. While some celebrities delivered unforgettable style moments that perfectly captured the glamour of the Oscars, others left fashion critics divided with looks that missed the mark. From timeless elegance to experimental fashion choices, here are the five best-dressed stars who stole the spotlight and five whose outfits didn’t quite land at the 2026 Oscars.

Best Dressed Stars At Oscars 2026

1. Zendaya

Zendaya once again proved why she is considered one of the most reliable fashion icons on the red carpet. The actress stunned in a sleek, sculpted gown featuring clean lines and dramatic detailing that perfectly balanced modern sophistication with classic Hollywood glamour. Styled with minimal jewellery and flawless makeup, her look instantly became one of the most talked-about outfits of the evening.

2. Isha Ambani

Isha Mukesh Ambani wore a vintage Valentino couture gown inspired by the Fall/Winter 2006-2007 collection for the Oscars 2026. The strapless gown features a structured black bodice with a champagne-coloured skirt adorned with heavily embroidered floral motifs.

3. Emma Stone

Emma Stone embraced classic elegance with a sophisticated gown that featured delicate fabric detailing and a flattering silhouette. The soft colour palette complemented her overall look, while her understated styling added to the graceful aesthetic.

4. Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy delivered one of the most striking fashion moments of the night in a dramatic couture ensemble at the Oscars 2026. With its unique structure and luxurious fabric, the outfit perfectly reflected her signature high-fashion red carpet style.

5. Chase Infiniti

The ‘One Battle After Another’ star has had a fantastic year at the red carpet events, and it seems that she prefers gowns that have dramatic silhouettes or unusual features. The dress she is wearing tonight is definitely unusual, but it seems that it is weighed down on one side, as she had a little trouble dragging it along the red carpet. However, the colour looks great on her, and she looks amazing.

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Worst Dressed Stars At Oscars 2026

1. Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin was criticised for her red carpet appearance. The actress was spotted wearing a black sheer organza dress that made her look unattractive and dull. Ginnifer Goodwin decided to wear a diamond necklace and a bag that did not go well with her appearance.

2. Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig’s black pearl, embroidered, and ruffled couture dress did not live up to the expectations of the critics and has made her one of the worst-dressed celebrities. Her exaggerated and voluminous dresses did not seem appropriate for the classic glamour of the Oscars.

3. Auli'i Cravalho

Cravalho made an appearance on the red carpet wearing a ball gown. Apart from the fact that she attracted attention due to her beauty, her unusual tulip detail at the bust was questioned, implying that her fashion sense was not good enough.

4. Melissa McCarthy

The criticism was directed at her attire, which consisted of a long-sleeved, black and rose gold sequined, body-hugging dress with a high neck. The criticism was that she was too covered up and did not look good in what she was wearing.

5. Keltie Knight

Keltie Knight's dress was a neon yellow halter neck floor-length dress with bedazzled details around the waist and bust area for the 98th Annual Academy Awards. Knight was said to be wearing a summer vacation dress. She wore the dress with jewelled heels.

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