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Who’s the belle of the ball? Fairy tale glam at Oscars 2017

Bianca Soldani
Updated

It may not be nominated for any Oscars - or even in cinemas yet - but it seems the live action Beauty and the Beast remake is having a massive impact on red carpet style.

As Tinseltown’s best and brightest filed into the Hollywood and Highland Center, dramatic gowns with full skirts were the order of the day.

There was no doubt as to who Leslie Mann was channelling when she stepped out in a strapless gold gown complete with a bustled skirt and bow detail at the bust.

Leslie Mann was the belle of the ball in this 'Beauty and Beast' inspired gown. Photo: Getty
Leslie Mann was the belle of the ball in this 'Beauty and Beast' inspired gown. Photo: Getty
It wasn't hard to guess who Leslie was channelling. Photo: Disney
It wasn't hard to guess who Leslie was channelling. Photo: Disney
Emma Stone and Nicole Kidman went for gold in these stunning designs. Photo: Getty
Emma Stone and Nicole Kidman went for gold in these stunning designs. Photo: Getty
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were couple goals! Photo: Getty
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were couple goals! Photo: Getty
Jessica Biel and Dakota Johnson stepped out in long-sleeved gold dresses with conservative necklines. Photo: Getty
Jessica Biel and Dakota Johnson stepped out in long-sleeved gold dresses with conservative necklines. Photo: Getty
'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho looked like a fairy tale dream in this white and gold frock. Photo: Getty
'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho looked like a fairy tale dream in this white and gold frock. Photo: Getty

Ginnifer Goodwin, Kirsten Dunst and Octavia Spencer also followed the trend but went for more structured designs, while Scarlett Johansson slipped into a floaty pink number cinched in at the waist with a metallic belt.

La La Land star Emma Stone sashayed down the red carpet in something a little less poofy, but stuck to Belle's iconic golden hue in a gorgeously detailed dress that could easily have stepped out of The Great Gatsby.

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Australia's own Nicole Kidman also opted for a metallic design, as did Jessica Biel and Dakota Johnson.

Charlize Theron mixed gold with black for this stunning ball gown. Photo: Getty
Charlize Theron mixed gold with black for this stunning ball gown. Photo: Getty
Actress' Janelle Monae and Cynthia Erivo went for black frocks with intricate detailing. Photo: Getty
Actress' Janelle Monae and Cynthia Erivo went for black frocks with intricate detailing. Photo: Getty
Kirsten Dunst went for a strapless black gown with a cropped hem that flashed her shoes. Photo: Getty
Kirsten Dunst went for a strapless black gown with a cropped hem that flashed her shoes. Photo: Getty
ScarJo and fellow actress Amelia Warner were pretty in these pink numbers. Photo: Getty
ScarJo and fellow actress Amelia Warner were pretty in these pink numbers. Photo: Getty
Ginnifer Goodwin also went for a full skirt. Photo: Getty
Ginnifer Goodwin also went for a full skirt. Photo: Getty

Doing her best to outdo the actors and actresses, model Chrissy Teigen made a statement in a tight-fitting frock with gold embellishments and a daring thigh-high split.

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She was joined by fellow model Karlie Kloss, who was all white in a sleek and simple frock with a cape detail over one shoulder, while former beauty queen Olivia Culpo, took the plunge in a layered frock dripping with glass details - yes GLASS.

Singer Hailee Steinfeld stunned in white, while actress Felicity Jones wore a cropped frock. Photo: Getty
Singer Hailee Steinfeld stunned in white, while actress Felicity Jones wore a cropped frock. Photo: Getty
Emma Roberts and Michelle Williams wore very similar designs. Photo: Getty
Emma Roberts and Michelle Williams wore very similar designs. Photo: Getty
'Hidden Figures' star Octavia Spencer and director Ava DuVernay both opted for silver ball gowns. Photo: Getty
'Hidden Figures' star Octavia Spencer and director Ava DuVernay both opted for silver ball gowns. Photo: Getty
Aussie actress Teresa Palmer dressed in silver. Photo: Getty
Aussie actress Teresa Palmer dressed in silver. Photo: Getty

Aussie Hacksaw Ridge star Teresa Palmer, also opted for a metallic look in a silver and grey number that was belted in at the waist. While Hidden Figures star Octavia Spencer, and director Ava DuVernay, kept that colour scheme but went for more A-line silhouettes.

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They were joined by TV presenters Nancy O’Dell and Zuri Hall who kicked things off in dressed with dramatic trains.

Nancy was the ultimate woman in red in a scarlet ball gown with a sweetheart neckline while Zuri was pretty in a sheer pink number with a feathered end.

Actresses Cynthia Erivo and Sofia Carson also went big and bold with printed frocks featuring voluminous skirts.

Olivia Culpo was wearing a dress embellished with glass details
Olivia Culpo was wearing a dress embellished with glass details
Actresses Sofia Carson and Priyanka Chopra also stunned in white. Photo: Getty
Actresses Sofia Carson and Priyanka Chopra also stunned in white. Photo: Getty
Model Karlie Kloss stunned in a pure white cape dress. Photo: Getty
Model Karlie Kloss stunned in a pure white cape dress. Photo: Getty
Young 'Lion' star Sunny Pawar was looking oh so handsome in his bow tie! Photo: Getty
Young 'Lion' star Sunny Pawar was looking oh so handsome in his bow tie! Photo: Getty
Zuri Hall and Nancy O’Dell went for dramatic trains. Photo: Getty
Zuri Hall and Nancy O’Dell went for dramatic trains. Photo: Getty

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