20 Celebrities Who Look Awesome in Their Dresses From Any Perspective

While most people can effortlessly throw on a T-shirt and jeans, celebrities face a different reality when stepping onto the red carpet. Their fashion choices range from bold, unconventional gowns designed to shock audiences to outfits rich with hidden meanings — stories worthy of a movie plot. We decided to revisit moments when striking celebrity looks became the talk of the town.
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer turned heads at GQ’s Global Creativity Awards on April 11, 2024, in a breathtaking custom Marni creation. The dress, adorned with exquisite hand-painted details, evoked the essence of Van Gogh’s masterpieces, leaving everyone in awe.
At over 60 years old, Madonna still possesses the talent to impress the public. In 2018, she walked the red carpet in a fantasy dress mixed with a bunch of jewelry, creating a “wow effect” that many fashion critics continued to talk about.
In 2020, the young actress appeared on the red carpet in a real wedding dress. This vintage outfit was in the actress’s stylist’s personal collection, and it made everyone who saw Anya in it literally gasp. As the actress herself said: “There is no other dress.”
The Duchess of Cambridge looked literally dazzling in her golden dress at the London premiere of another Bond movie, and she sure caused a stir. There is also an opinion saying it wasn’t just an outfit but a true declaration. It referred to the couple of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and stated Kate stepping into, and owning, her power.
Adele, who has completely transformed her look, never ceases to surprise her fans. In February 2022, the singer arrived at the London music award ceremony, got a bunch of awards, and made everyone discuss her outfit again. The black velvet dress elegantly enhances Adele’s body and turned her into a true queen.
The beautiful Charlize Theron had many bright appearances on the red carpet. But the golden dress that the actress donned in 2020 created a mind-blowing effect. It’s impossible not to stare endlessly at the actress who looks like a shining statuette in this look.
In 2018, the actress risked choosing a dress by Marchesa, which, at that moment, was considered a disgrace by all celebrity beau monde who simply were refusing to don their outfits. Scarlett supported its creators, having said that she feels honored to wear a dress created by 2 talented women.
In 2018, Meghan Markle, who had recently become the Duchess of Sussex, kept charming audiences with her outfits. However, one of her public appearances also became a reason for gossip.
The girl wore the same dress that Jenna Coleman, a former lover of Prince Harry’s, walked in a few months earlier. However, Meghan opted for a black version of the dress. And, of course, her fans couldn’t help but compare the 2 ladies, pondering about whether it was done on purpose or was just a coincidence.
Lady Gaga has a talent of impressing everyone with her outfits. In the past, she preferred to shock her fans, and now her looks look appear more classic and elegant. Thus, the sparkling dress at the premiere of House of Gucci was spoken about in every tabloid, proving that the singer-turned-actress has undoubtedly confirmed her title as a superstar.
Another golden dress that impressed everyone was donned by Sharon Stone in 2021 when she got an award at a movie festival in Switzerland and looked truly phenomenal.
At the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards, Demi captivated everyone with a show-stopping look. She dazzled in a navy blue duchesse satin bustier dress from Schiaparelli’s Fall 2024 Haute Couture collection, effortlessly blending drama with elegance. The gown’s exaggerated hipline, composed of cascading layers of hand-cut ribbons, created a striking architectural effect. As for the neckline, its vintage shoe-inspired design, embellished with black rhinestones and sequins, added a touch of brilliance to the ensemble.
But the real showstopper is the lace-up detail at the back — a subtle yet brilliant nod to her character, Elisabeth Sparkle, in The Substance. If you’ve seen the film, you’ll instantly recognize the reference.
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