The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Rori Albion, Ne — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:10 GMT

On average, how many dresses would a best actress nominee have to choose from? I know every designer wants to dress the leading lady of the night, but seriously how many are we talking?

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Colleen — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:40 GMT

"I still love the yellow dress Michelle Williams wore the year Heath Ledger was nominated for best actor for 'Brokeback Mountain.'"

Um, Michelle wasn't just Heath's date for the Oscars. She was a nominee herself... for best supporting actress in "Brokeback Mountain." You should give her some credit.

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

R Hinkle, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:43:56 GMT

I still say that the pink dress worn by Penelope Cruz looks like she is wearing a Muppet.

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Debbie, Killingworth, CT — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:29:37 GMT

The dress that always sticks out for me is the lovely black & white dress that Julia Roberts wore when she picked up the Oscar for Erin Brockovich. Classic!

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Julie, San Diego, CA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:52:55 GMT

Yes to both Michelle Williams and Julia Roberts' gowns. Another two that instantly come to mind are Hillary Swank's gown the year she won for Boys Don't Cry. And, of course, without a doubt, Halle Berry's stunning dress from her Monster's Ball win. Only she could have pulled that off, very figure hugging!

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Andy, Houston, Tx — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:43:01 GMT

I know they are loaned to the actors. What happens to most of the dresses after the Oscars?

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Heather A., Nashville, TN — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:45:22 GMT

Cate Blanchett ruled all in a black dress with multicolored flower vines spiraling downward toward the hem. Beautiful woman, gorgeous dress. Can't remember the year, but that dress is my all-time Oscar favorite.

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Heidi, Spokane, Washington — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:31:44 GMT

What happens if a gown is accidentally torn or something on it falls off? Is there some kind of insurance policy? What happens to the gowns afterwards, when they go back to the designer?

And yes, what would happen if you lost an earring or necklace worth millions?

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Sue, Rochester, NY — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:53:42 GMT

re: Cate Blanchett dress

The John Galliano dress that she wore in 1999 looked like she had flowers and butterflies tattooed to her back...it looked like a work of art. So fresh and perfect for her style.

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Maureen Worley, Inverness, FL — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:35:13 GMT

True, every year some actresses look stunning, but some also look ridiculous. Do these people wear anything just because their stylist tells them to? Don't they own mirrors? Halle Berry's is my all time favorite, drop dead gorgeous!

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Krina P., Chicago, IL — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:02:13 GMT

Do they say the name of the designer so they can keep the dress? and how is it that no two attendees wear the same dress on the same night?

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Cheryl, Stillwater, MN — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:36:08 GMT

Remember the pink dress Gwyneth Paltrow wore - I think the year she won for Shakespeare in Love - IT DIDN"T FIT! How did that happen? (the bust part was about 5 cup sizes too big)

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Elizabeth, Seattle, WA — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:31:24 GMT

Which Oscar dresses are custom designed for the actress? How do the fittings work? Does the designer have a custom dress form of the actress' body to work from?

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Rina Laing Salisbury UK — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:45:30 GMT

The soft pink dress of Nicole Kidman is an all time winne

The secrets behind Oscar fashion

Mary H., Peoria, IL — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:32 GMT

Halle Berry's dress the year she won the Oscar was stunning.