The 10 Vintage Red Carpet Dresses We'll Never Forget

Amber Valletta in James Galanos

The color was so powerful and unexpected. Photo: Patrick McMullan

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Carolyn Murphy in Loris Azzaro

Carolyn Murphy at the Met Gala proves that fashion requires 360 degrees of glamour. Photo: Getty

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Chloe Sevigny in Holly Harp

This is probably my favorite dress of all time, especially paired with a statement David Webb necklace.

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Jody Watley

Jody Watley won best new artist at the Grammys wearing a thrift store find '50s prom dress that still looks iconic and edgy today. Photo: Getty

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Julia Roberts in Valentino

Julia Roberts explained to fashionistas that vintage doesn't have to look retro. Photo: Getty

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Kristin Davis in Jean Desses

Her entire SATC 2 tour was entirely composed of vintage from Decades and she stole the fashion show from her co-stars. Photo: Getty

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Lauren Bacall in Fortuny Delphos

Vintage isn't just for kids as evidenced by Lauren Bacall in this iconic dress at the Oscars. Photo: Getty

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Nicole Kidman in Loris Azzaro

Kidman solidified her position as a fashion icon and helped revive the fabled French house. Photo: Getty

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Renee Zellweger in Jean Desses

Zellweger was really the epitome of effortless goddess glamour at the Oscars in 2001. Photo: Getty

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Vanessa Paradis in Chanel

Vanessa Paradis in vintage Chanel Haute Couture reminds us that being covered can still be very sexy. Photo: Getty

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