The Oscars are coming! As the weather remains icy, we distract ourselves with the anticipation of the upcoming 86th Academy Awards.

Every year, the who’s who of Hollywood get together for “a runway show” on the famed Red Carpet in L.A. The most exquisite and glamorous gowns of some of the best designers around the world are frequently spotted there.

As we await March 2 for the next Oscars installment, FAJO selected some of our favourite dresses to ever grace the Red Carpet. And to make it more fun, we have nominated the gowns in the following categories…

BEST BALL GOWN
Jennifer Lawrence
Dior Haute Couture
85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre
February 24, 2013

Jennifer Lawrence is effortlessly chic in Dior. Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

BEST LACE NUMBER
Mila Kunis
Elie Saab Couture
83rd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre
February 27, 2011

Mila Kunis arrives in the Press Room at the 83rd Academy Awards. Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

BEST COLOUR
Michelle Williams
Louis Vuitton
84th Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Theatre
February 26, 2012

Michelle Williams is a lady in red. Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

BEST VINTAGE PIECE
Reese Witherspoon
1955 vintage Christian Dior
78th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre
March 05, 2006

Reese Witherspoon in vintage Dior. Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com

BEST DRESSED-DOWN OUTFIT
Sharon Stone
Gap Men’s shirt & Vera Wang skirt
70th Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium
March 23, 1998

Sharon Stone looks radiant in this elegant and sexy outfit. Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

BEST NUDE GOWN
Penelope Cruz
Atelier Versace
79th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre
February 26, 2007

Penelope Cruz in a stunning Atelier Versace gown. Featureflash / Shutterstock.com

BEST LRD (LITTLE RED DRESS)
Jennifer Aniston
Valentino
85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre
February 24, 2013

Jennifer Aniston arrives at the 85th Academy Awards. Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

BEST NOT-SO-MATERNITY DRESS
Natalie Portman
Rodarte
83rd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre
February 27, 2011

Natalie Portman in Rodarte. Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

BEST MATURE  PIECE
Meryl Streep
Lanvin
84th Annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Theatre
February 26, 2012

Multi-Oscar winner Meryl Streep. Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

BEST MODERN DRESS
Charlize Theron
Dior Haute Couture
85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre
February 24, 2013

Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture. Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

Lead image credit: s_bukley, Shutterstock.