But as the stars stepped out onto the red carpet it appeared that Oscars style also made a return to the black and white era.
Angelina Jolie lead the way stepping out in a dramatic dark velvet wedding gown which boasted a thigh-high split to devastating effect.
Leggy lady: Angelina Jolie stole the show on the red carpet at the 84th Annual Academy Awards in a black velvet gown with a thigh high split
They are all white: Gwyneth Paltrow looked incredible in her oyster coloured Tom Ford dress with caped detail, while Cameron Diaz showed off her figure-hugging Gucci gown which boasted a simple basque with a dramatic train
While Angelina had opted to show off her statement look in the Atelier Versace piece, other stars decided to step out in light and white gowns - which have proved popular throughout the awards season.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz lead the way with the trend with the Contagion star showing off simple lines in Tom Ford.
Caped crusader: Gwyneth Paltrow looked simple and elegant in her Tom Ford ensemble which boasted clean cut lines and a cape detail
The ruffled effect: Cameron Diaz stepped out in a curve-hugging Gucci ensemble and the simple bustier of the dress was complimented with a full feathered train
Working her magic: The actress cut a poised figure as she stood and smiled for the camera
Stealing the show: Angelina knew exactly how to stand in her dress and stuck her leg out of the split to emphasis the bold dress
My lady: Brad Pitt held Angelina's hand and the pair shared an intimate look as they posed up on the red carpet
The 23-year-old Help star looked stunning in a deep pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown which boasted a large bow around the neck.
Her co-star and Best Actress in A Supporting Role nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels.
Keeping up with the Pitts: Angelina was seen holding hands with Brad's parents Jane and William Pitt
Me and my girls: The actor, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role posed up with his mother Jane and his partner Angelina
Berenice, who stepped out in Elie Saab couture, told MailOnline: 'It's red for a film role. In fact for two film parts I have to have my hair red so it will be like this for a few weeks.'
Bold and bright: Michelle Williams looked incredible in her tiered bright coral Louis Vuitton dress while Viola Davis who is also nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, looked incredible in a green dress by Vera Wang
She was escorted by husband Michel Hazanavicius who directed The Artist.
Fire red hues: There was no shortage of red-headed stars on the carpet at the Academy Awards with Emma Stone, Jessica Castain and Berenice Bejo
Hitting the high (fashion) notes: Jennifer Lopez certainly made an impact in her dramatic cream gown with sheer panel details
Black and gold: Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels
Simply Stunning: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara looked incredible in a flowing white gown by Givenchy
Michelle Williams, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role stepped out onto carpet in a Louis Vuitton dress in a bright coral hue, which boasted tiered detail around the skirt. She teamed the feminine dress with a $1 million diamond necklace from ForeverMark gems.
Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet the My Week With Marilyn star admitted she knew little about the blonde bombshell before she took on the role.
The mother-of-one explained that she spent months researching the role and admitted her perception of the actress changed, she gushed: 'She is smarter than you would imagine she was sadder than you would imagine.'
Polka dot princess: Natalie Portman looked incredible in a strapless scarlet gown which boasted polka dot detail which was vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior from 1954
Sparkling star: Rose Byrne showed off her trim shape in a sparkling gown which was covered in sequins
Berry nice: Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph looked incredible in a grape coloured gown which boasted lace embellishment around the waist and on her sleeves
When she was asked who she looks up to Michelle returned a compliment paid to her by Kate Winslet, who gushed about her acting ability recently. She said: 'I’m so crazy about her it’s the greatest compliment of my life. I feel like she has made the path and we are all following it.' Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain looked incredible in a flowing black gown with intricate gold detail by Alexander McQueen which she teamed with $2million worth of Harry Winston jewels.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress stepped out in a flowing white gown by Givenchy which boasted a plunging neckline as well as dipped back detail.
Golden couple: Nominee George Clooney looked extremely dapper in his suit and had the perfect compliment on his arm, his girlfriend Stacy Keibler
Like a dream: Penelope Cruz breezed onto the red carpet in a timeless off-the-shoulder dress in a blue-grey hue
Red carpet glamour: Melissa McCarthy opted for powder pink, Missi Pyle stepped out in light aqua while Ellie Kemper stepped out glittering in sequins
Shade of red: The Artist's Berenice Bejo, who is nominated for best supporting actress, stepped onto the carpet with her hair dyed red along with husband Michel Hazanavicius, who directed the film. Seen right, Star Trek's Zachary Quinto and writer-director J.C. Chandor
Fashion from every angle: Judy Greer showed off her optical illusion silver and black gown which looked great from every angle
Kenneth Branagh who walked the red carpet with wife Lindsay in Caroline Herrera, said he spent the day doing 'nice things' before attending the Oscar ceremony in Hollywood.He told MailOnline: 'I took a nice walk on the beach, did a work out and had two cups of English breakfast tea'.
Branagh is in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Laurence Olivier in My Week With Marilyn.
Sister Dolores Hart who features in an Oscar nominated documentary called God Is the Bigger Elvis stepped out onto the red carpet more than five decades after she last attended the event.
Dazzling: E! News host Giuliana Rancic dazzled in a full-length cream gown while her colleague from Extra, Maria Menounos, wowed in a green ensemble as the pair arrived at the Oscars in Hollywood this afternoon
She last attended the Oscars in 1959 when she was a Hollywood starlet and co starred with Elvis in several films.
When asked what designer she was wearing the Sister smiled, looked down at her habit and said:' Benedictine black '
Following hot on her heels was Sacha Baron Cohen in full military dictator regalia.
He had been warned by the Academy's authority to consider not wearing the costume he sports in the comedy The Dictator but he defied them.
He marched with an entourage shouting out military commands and security officials made no moves to remove him from the carpet.
But he did cause chaos when he ran into Ryan Seacrest and tipped 'the ashes' of 'his friend and tennis partner Kim Jong Il' onto the TV presenter.
Green with envy: Glenn Close showed off an incredibly demure and sophisticated gown, which boasted a full fishtail train which she teamed with a matching jacket
Lovely ladies: Milla Jovovich turned heads in an asymmetrical white gown while Lara Spencer opted for an egg shell blue dress while Sarah Hyland donned regal purple
Doubleact: Maria posed with her co-presenter Mario Lopez while, right, James Cromwell and actress Anna Stuart were also among the early arrivals
Cute couples: Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, Kenneth Branagh and guest, James Earl Jones and Cecilia Hart and Gary Oldman and Alexandra Edenborough all posed up together
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