Oscars 2022 best and worst dressed: Megan Thee Stallion debuted in an unforgettable gown, while Timothée Chalamet looked stylish in Cartier and Louis Vuitton – but who missed the mark?

Mar 28 , 2022

The best and worst dressed stars of the Oscars 2022, from Megan Thee Stallion and Timothée Chalamet, to Tracee Ellis Ross and Chloe Bailey. Photos: AP, AFP

The 2022 Oscars ceremony kicked off at 8pm ET on Sunday night, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. As stars stepped out for one of the biggest events in entertainment, we take a look at what luxurious style was on display.

The Academy Awards have long been a global stage for brands and celebrities to cement their collaborations, as well as a laboratory for designers to showcase some truly inventive designs. With young rising stars and new fashion powerhouses like Zendaya appearing in Valentino, and Timothée Chalamet sporting Louis Vuitton and Cartier, to red carpet regulars Nicole Kidman in Armani, the star-studded extravaganza continues as a feast for luxury creations.

While some dressed to impress, others – including co-host of the evening, Amy Schumer – missed the style mark. Here are the best and worst dressed celebrities of the Oscars 2022.

The best:

1. Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Singer Megan Thee Stallion wore a delicate ruffled high slit gown by Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The American rapper’s Oscars debut marked one of the most successful looks at this year’s gala.

2. Zendaya

Zendaya wore a glittering number by Valentino at the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, March 27. Photo: EPA-EFE

Dune actress Zendaya graced the red carpet wearing a white silk shirt-style crop top paired with a glittering long silver skirt, custom designed by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino.

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3. Timothée Chalamet

US-French actor Timothée Chalamet wears a Louis Vuitton suit and jewellery from Cartier as he attends the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 27. Photo: AFP

The young American heartthrob Timothée Chalamet turned up shirtless and turned plenty of heads, dressed in a monochrome sequin jacket with lace details from Louis Vuitton, paired with jewellery from Cartier.

4. Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith arrives at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier gown. Photo: AP

Actor Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars for Rock’s joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss left social media in a frenzy. Setting the drama aside, we loved the voluminous Jean Paul Gaultier gown Pinkett Smith donned when on the red carpet.

5. Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o poses in a glitzy gold Prada number on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

Lupita Nyong’o turned heads with her gold number from Prada.

6. Nicole Kidman

Australian actress Nicole Kidman arrives wearing Armani for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, on March 27. Photo: EPA-EFE

Nicole Kidman arrived in an elegant, subdued blue strapless gown with a sequinned train from Armani Privé.

7. Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo arrives at the Oscars wearing Louis Vuitton on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Cynthia Erivo showed up in a cool black three-piece ensemble from Louis Vuitton that perfectly combined formality and sleekness, proof that red carpet looks can be more than glitzy gowns.

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8. Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal wears a dapper Givenchy suit at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Men looking for sartorial inspiration need look no further than Jake Gyllenhaal, who was all dapper and charming in Givenchy.

9. Elliot Page

Canadian actor Elliot Page attends the 94th Oscars wearing Gucci at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 27. Photo: AFP

Elliot Page, meanwhile, stepped out in a classic Gucci suit.

10. Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes wears Dolce & Gabbana and arrives at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Shawn Mendes showed up in a sleek suit from Dolce & Gabbana and a Vacheron Constantin watch.

11. Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz arrives at the Oscars wearing a pretty-in-pink Saint Laurent number on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Zoë Kravitz looked as classy as Audrey Hepburn on the red carpet in Saint Laurent.

12. Wesley Snipes

US actor Wesley Snipes arrives wearing Givenchy for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: EPA-EFE

American actor Wesley Snipes united with his White Men Can’t Jump co-stars on the red carpet of the 2022 Oscars, celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the comedy dressed in a stylish Givenchy ensemble.

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13. Jessica Chastain

Best actress nominee Jessica Chastain poses on the red carpet wearing a purple Gucci gown during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

Jessica Chastain looked as though she stepped out of a fairy tale in a ruffled purple Gucci gown.

14. Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno, 90, wears a Carolina Herrera gown and poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

Rita Moreno, 90, deserved a round of cheers for her one-shoulder Carolina Herrera gown.

The so-so:

1. Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish underwhelmed at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

From her striking green hair and sharp nails to channelling Marilyn Monroe by going blonde and donning a corset ensemble, Billie Eilish has proved she is a true chameleon in fashion. The 20-year-old opted for a black gown for the 2022 Oscars and although she matched with her brother Finneas’ classic black suit, it was a bit of let down from the fashion revolutionary.

2. Gabriella Wilson, aka H.E.R.

US singer Gabriella Wilson, aka H.E.R., attends the 94th Oscars in an unflattering dress at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 27. Photo: AFP

Cute glasses, fabulous jewellery and a gorgeous colour – but the silhouette of the dress didn’t flatter H.E.R. like she might have hoped.

3. Chloe Bailey

Chloe Bailey arrives at the Oscars wearing a super high slit dress on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Singer Chloe Bailey walked the red carpet in a super high slit purple dress – daring, but possibly leaving too little up to the imagination.

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4. Penélope Cruz

Spanish actors Penélope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem arrive for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27; compared to Cruz’s regular outfits, this one was rather plain. Photo: EPA-EFE

OK, maybe we’re picky. But while Penélope Cruz’s dress fits the bill, we were expecting something more spectacular from the red carpet regular.

5. Amy Schumer

Show co-host Amy Schumer poses in a deep blue V-neck dress on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

We applaud Amy Schumer for hosting the Oscars, but her red carpet dress just did not hit the mark.

6. Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart wore hot pants at the Oscars on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

Kristen Stewart challenged red carpet norms by sporting a black and white semi-casual ensemble. Her courageous spirit is worth cheering for, and while we loved her make-up and top, the question remains, is the Oscars really ready for hot pants yet?

7. Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos wore a lot of bows on her green dress at the Oscars on March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP

While the dress showed off Maria Menounos’ flawless figure, we weren’t so sure about the bow designs and the two-toned shoes.

8. Mary Parent

Mary Parent went all-green for the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: EPA-EFE

Another green number we were not impressed by.

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9. Amelie Zilber

Influencer Amelie Zilber wore a not-so-influential red number at the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, in Hollywood, California. Photo: Getty Images

Influencer Amelie Zilber’s red dress wasn’t so influential at the Oscars.

10. Simu Liu

Canadian actor Simu Liu poses on the red carpet in all-red during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

The Shang-Chi star showed off a nice physique, but are we the only ones that thought Simu Liu’s suit should maybe be half a size bigger?

11. Ariana DeBose

Best supporting actress winner Ariana DeBose went for an all-red ensemble on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 27. Photo: Reuters

Congratulations to actress Ariana DeBose’s big win as best supporting actress! Unfortunately though, her scarlet red pants did not seem to fit so well.

12. Tracee Ellis Ross

US actress Tracee Ellis Ross wore a strapless dress the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Photo: AFP

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13. Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash went for hot pink at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on March 27, in California. Photo: TNS

While we adore the shoes and jewellery of Niecy Nash’s look, the right side brim appears to be dangling and weird.

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Academy Awards

Chalamet stunned in a shirtless Louis Vuitton suit while Jada Pinkett Smith rocked the red carpet despite that drama with Chris Rock and her husband Will Smith
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu’s outfit was a bit tight for our liking, co-host Amy Schumer failed to impress – and the Academy Awards might not be ready for Kristen Stewart’s hot pants