Awards season is upon us, and of course, we’re obsessed with all of the best red carpet looks.
The most prevalent trends from the iconic outfits so far range from sheer dresses and cut-out gowns to Wednesday Addams-inspired black dresses. There are pops of electric blues, bright orange, reds and pinks, as well as a shimmering selection of nude embellished dresses.
Whether the stars are picking up awards on the night or not, they’ll all be aiming for a red carpet outfit win. But whose outfit stands out for all the right reasons?
Here are the most iconic red carpet looks of 2023 so far…
Critics Choice best dressed
Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Coolidge… they all scooped up awards on the night, but what outfits did they pick?
Aubrey Plaza in black sequins
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Aubrey Plaza arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512841.jpg?w=683)
Janelle Monae in a high neck dress with sheer black tulle and cut out detailing
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Janelle Mon??earrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512875.jpg?w=683)
Jennifer Coolidge in a classic black dress, with diamante gloves for extra glam
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512682.jpg?w=683)
Lily James in a sheer pannelled gown giving classic Hollywood glamour
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Lily James arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512742.jpg?w=683)
Anya Taylor-Joy in sheer couture. Here’s what to wear underneath!
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Anya Taylor-Joy arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513016.jpg?w=683)
Julia Garner in a sheer red dress and platform heels
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Julia Garner arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512856.jpg?w=683)
Angela Bassett in a strapless black velvet gown. Read more on why we love velvet next.
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Angela Bassett arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512926.jpg?w=683)
Niecy Nash in floor-length sequins
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Niecy Nash-Betts attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512828.jpg?w=683)
Michelle Yeoh in a décolletage baring gown with off the shoulder pink sleeves
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Michelle Yeoh attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512915.jpg?w=683)
Jessie Buckley in a classic black evening gown with a very subtle choice of jewellery
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513071.jpg?w=683)
Elle Fanning in a strapless gown with embroidery and distressed cut out detailing
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Elle Fanningarrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513030.jpg?w=683)
Kerry Washington in an intricately beaded strapless gown
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Kerry Washington arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513066.jpg?w=683)
Viola Davis in cascading head-to-toe sequins
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Viola Davis arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140519202.jpg?w=683)
Michelle Williams in a shimmering one shoulder gown
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Michelle Williams arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513037.jpg?w=683)
Kate Hudson in an embellished gown with a sheer tulle hem and train
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Kate Hudson arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512869.jpg?w=683)
Julia Roberts in a sequin floor length maxi, wearing these Sole Bliss heels.
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Julia Roberts arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512863.jpg?w=683)
Natasha Lyonne in a shimmering black dress with dramatic cut outs on the hem
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Natasha Lyonne arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513021.jpg?w=683)
Daisy Edgar-Jones in a metallic dramatic cut out gown
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Daisy Edgar-Jones arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140513078.jpg?w=683)
Amanda Seyfried in a gold metallic cut out maxi
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Amanda Seyfried arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512831.jpg?w=683)
Cate Blanchett in a linen shirt and skirt co-ord
![LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Cate Blanchett arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_140512663.jpg?w=683)
Golden Globes best red carpet looks
Stars at the Golden Globes stuck to two major trends: nude embellishment or Wednesday Addams inspired gothic looks.
Jessica Chastain in a strapless embellished gown
![Jessica Chastain](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914190.jpg?w=683)
Salma Hayek in a nude embellished gown
![Salma Hayek](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914108.jpg?w=683)
Julia Garner in a pink and silver embellished gown with a detailed bodice and frill skirt
![Julia Garner](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914181.jpg?w=683)
Margot Robbie in a nude pink embellished gown
![Margot Robbie](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914202.jpg?w=683)
Michelle Williams in a dramatically ruffled nude gown
![Michelle Williams](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914111.jpg?w=683)
Angela Bassett in head-to-toe silver sequins
![Angela Bassett](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914217.jpg?w=683)
Rihanna in a dramatic Addams family inspired black gown
![Rihanna](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914201.jpg?w=683)
Selena Gomez also in a moody velvet dress with dramatic satin sleeves
![Selena Gomez](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914173.jpg?w=683)
Daisy Edgar-Jones in gothic lace and tulle
![Daisy Edgar Jones](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914143.jpg?w=683)
Emma D’Arcy in sculptural suiting with contrasting blue gloves
![Emma Darcy](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914150.jpg?w=683)
Michelle Yeoh in a strapless dress with midnight blue sequins and peplum silhouette
![Michelle Yeoh](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914156.jpg?w=683)
Ana de Armas in a sculptural and strapless monochrome gown
![Ana de Armas](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914116.jpg?w=683)
Milly Alcock in a studded black dress with plunging neckline
![Milly Alcock](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914186.jpg?w=683)
Jamie Lee Curtis in a black dress with a statement lace cape
![Jamie Lee Curtis](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914198.jpg?w=683)
Lily James in a cut out red dramatic gown
![Lily James](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914199.jpg?w=683)
Jenna Ortega in a draped and pleated gown with cut out detailing
![Jenna Ortega](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914209.jpg?w=683)
Anya Taylor-Joy in a bold yellow two-piece
![Anya Taylor Joy](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914214.jpg?w=683)
Viola Davis in electric blue, wearing this Kurt Geiger clutch bag.
![Viola Davis](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914193.jpg?w=683)
MJ Rodriguez in a striking blue bow shaped dress
![](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914169.jpg?w=683)
Letitia Wright in an artistic pop of orange with matching orange heels
![Letitia Wright](https://cms.eliza.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEI_139914176.jpg?w=683)