1950s

Not only have the gowns changed over the years, but so have the accessories, hairdos and makeup. Oscar winner Grace Kelly poses with her statuette at the 1954 Academy Awards at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 30, 1955. Kelly won best actress of the year for her role in "The Country Girl."

Note her elbow-length white gloves. Once de riguer, they're rarely seen on red carpets these days.

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