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In Defense of Being Pretentious—That Is, Matty Healy

In Defense of Being Pretentious—That Is, Matty Healy

The Official Oscar Best Actress Winner Dress Tier List

a NAR Collaboration

       ure, some might prefer autumn or spring, but we can definitively say that NAR's favorite season has to be awards season. From jaw-dropping gowns to confusing garments that resemble sacks more than clothing, we reviewed them all (all meaning past 35 winners) and now present the awards for best and worst dresses. Maybe it's a good thing these some of them got awards for acting instead of styling.

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Disclaimer: These rankings reflect the opinions of NAR staff and are not subject to defamation lawsuits…
but if you disagree with us you’re wrong. 

Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing, Show-Stopping, Spectacular

  • Hilary Swank, 77th

  • Gwyneth Paltrow, 71st

  • Halle Berry, 74th

  • Michelle Yeoh, 95th

No Notes

  • Emma Stone, 89th

  • Jennifer Lawrence, 85th

  • Emma Stone, 96th

  • Frances McDormand, 69th

  • Julianne Moore, 87th

  • Cate Blanchett, 86th

  • Susan Sarandon, 68th

  • Hilary Swank, 72nd

  • Nicole Kidman, 75th

  • ​Helen Mirren, 79th

  • Jessica Tandy, 62nd

  • Kathy Bates, 63rd

  • Julia Roberts, 73rd

It's a... Piece of Fabric

  • Jodie Foster, 64th

  • Charlize Theron, 76th

  • Reese Witherspoon, 78th

  • Marion Cotillard, 80th

  • Holly Hunter, 66th

  • Renee Zellweger, 92nd

  • Jessica Lange, 67th

  • Frances McDormand, 93rd

  • Natalie Portman, 83rd

  • Helen Hunt, 70th

Boring... Yawning... Sloppy... Lazy!

  • Olivia Colman, 91st

  • Jessica Chastain, 94th

  • Sandra Bullock, 82nd

  • Brie Larson, 88th

  • Meryl Streep, 84th

  • Kate Winslet, 81st

Absolute Flop

  • Frances McDormand, 90th

  • Emma Thompson, 65th

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