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We bow down to the Oscars red carpet royalty

From Regina King to Awkwafina the 2019 Oscars red carpet is all about power dressing.

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The queens of the Oscars red carpet. Source: Getty Images

Look, it's going to be very hard to beat 's red carpet appearance, but there are a number of Hollywood stars giving the Pose actor a run for his money. From sequinned suits, regal gowns to capes and old-world glamour, it seems this year's Oscars red carpet is all about power dressing.
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Billy Porter (Getty Images)

Constance Wu

Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu is showing her range here. Yes, she shone in a ruffled blue Marchesa gown, but this custom made Versace marigold number is pure sunshine.
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Constance Wu (Getty Images)

Regina King

The relaxed hair, the effortlessly draped strapless gown. The Best Supporting Actress nominee looks at ease in this Oscar de la Renta gown. 

"We wanted to make sure we captured exactly how Regina wants to feel on the red carpet,” designer Wayman Bannerman told . “To create something timeless yet modern… with an air of coolness… and also a jolly spirit.”
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Regina King (Getty Images)

Yalitza Aparicio

The star has made her red carpet debut in a teal chiffon dress by Rodarte. Aparicio has made history with her nomination, as the first Mexican indigenous woman to receive a Best Actress nomination. 

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Yalitza Aparicio (Getty Images)

Michelle Yeoh

Michelle Yeoh looks like actual royalty in this Ellie Saab gown. While she left the famous ring from Crazy Rich Asians at home, this sparkling number more than made up for it. What a queen.
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Michelle Yeoh (Getty Images)

Awkwafina

Awkwafina was never going to disappoint with her Oscars look and this metallic, dusk-pink suit was a timely reminder that she is way cooler than I will ever be.
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Awkwafina (Getty Images)

Henry Golding

Move over Gatsby. Henry Golding's old-world glamour is ripe for a cocktail party with West Egg's well-to-do crowd. This look cements Golding's leading man status. Swoon.
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Henry Golding (Getty Images) Source: WireImage

Melissa McCarthy

It's really fitting that Melissa McCarthy is wearing a cape because she is a Hollywood superhero. She runs her own production company with husband Ben Falcone, has her own clothing line and is nominated for Best Actress for Can You Ever Forgive Me?  Seriously, what can't she do?

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Melissa McCarthy (Getty Images) Source: WireImage

Cate Blanchett

It's a shame our Cate isn't nominated for an award this year because this gown is a winner's dress.
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Cate Blanchett (Getty Images)

Marie Kondo

It's the tidy-up queen's first time at the Oscars, and this Jenny Packham gown is definitely sparking joy. She looks relaxed and like a woman who has life (and a messy house) figured out.
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Marie Kondo (Getty Images). Source: Getty Images

Gemma Chan

Crazy Rich Asians actress Chan has gone for comfort. It's effortlessly chic. Plus, pockets.
Actress Gemma Chan arrives for the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)        (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)
Gemma Chan (Getty Images) Source: AFP

Amy Poehler

This tuxedo shows that Poehler means business. The relaxed hair and the black liner, Poehler looks so cool, and like she doesn't really care what you think of her red carpet look (and I mean that in a good way!)
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Amy Poehler (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images North America

Chadwick Boseman

Who needs a vibranium suit when you've got sequins? The Black Panther star usually shuns a straight suit and tie on the red carpet and this sparkly suit with floor length tails is no exception.
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Chadwick Boseman (Getty Images) Source: Getty Images North America

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Published 25 February 2019 11:34am
Updated 25 February 2019 11:53am
By Caitlin Chang


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