Oscars 2011: Winners and losers of the red carpet dress parade

IT'S not just about the winners at the annual Oscars awards, it's also about the dresses.

OSCARS 2011 Mila Kunis Natalie Portman and Sandra Bullock on the red carpet OSCARS 2011: Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman and Sandra Bullock on the red carpet

This year's Oscars was certainly no exception as the stars wowed on the red carpet.

Oscar winner and Black Swan star Natalie Portman dressed her baby bump in a gorgeous silk, red gown with Swarovski crystals as co-star Mila Kunis opted for an Ellie Saab lavendar laced number.

Oscars 2011: Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman

Anne Hathaway made an astonishing eight outfit changes but hit the awards with a bold red dress with a ruffle piece by Valentino.

Actress Sandra Bullock followed the red trend with a similar dress to Anne Hathaway, designed by Vera Wang and Penelope Cruz teamed her dress with Chopard jewellery.

Ladies in Red: Jennifer Lawrence also in red and jewelled in Chopard, Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock

Celine Dion looked chic in Armani Prive as Cate Blanchett wore an unusual Givenchy haute couture gown.

Halle Berry glistened in a nude-toned Marchesa gown as Scarlett Johansson appeared in a purple lace Dolce & Gabbana number.

Oscars 2011: Sharon Stone, Reece Witherspoon and Amy Adams

The King's Speech actress Helena Bonham-Carter wore a black velvet dress that was made for her b film costumer designer Colleen Atwood. The star also revealed a Union Jack flag which was tied to her leg.

Oscars 2011: Halle Berry Nicole Kidman and Hillary Swank

Oscars 2011: Michelle Williams, Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth Paltrow

Oscars 2011: Melissa Leo, Celine Dion and Helen Mirren

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