Oscars 2013: Stars dazzle on the red carpet

Jessica Chastain, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Lawrence step out for the 85th Academy Awards on Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. / CBS/Getty Images

Stars dazzled on the Oscars red carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, wearing shades of red and blue, along with neutral tones -- and practically everything in between.

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Oscars 2013: Red carpet

"Silver Linings Playbook" actress Jennifer Lawrence opted to wear her hair pulled back as she walked the red carpet in a strapless Dior Haute Couture gown, reminiscent of a bride's dress. While speaking with host Kristin Chenoweth on ABC's red carpet pre-show, Lawrence mentioned how she was excited to see Sally Field and her new buddy Laura Dern at the Oscars.

Nine-year-old actress Quvenzhane Wallis donned a blue Armani Junior gown, and of course, carried her pooch purse, which has become her staple on the red carpet.

Jessica Chastain, in a stunning Armani Prive gown and vintage Harry Winston jewelry, told the story behind her dress choice. "It came down to old Hollywood for me," she said, adding, "What I love so much about this dress is the pink beads and underneath it's copper."

Chastain wasn't the only actress wearing Armani; Naomi Watts also chose the designer for her beaded gown.

Kerry Washington walked the red carpet in a Miu Miu dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, a Prada bag, earrings by Chopard and a Fred Leighton ring. When asked about her dress' interesting hue, Washington described it as "Coral-ly, red, hot pink and copper...I can't really put a name on the color."

Amanda Seyfried, wearing a fitted Alexander McQueen dress, said on the red carpet, "I can't sit down and I feel like my organs are being pulled out of my body slowly."

"Lincoln" star Field stood out in a red gown, while Jennifer Aniston, also in red, said her Valentino gown felt "very princess." Reese Witherspoon opted for a strapless bright royal blue number with black across to the top, designed by Louis Vuitton. "I saw this dress and I just loved the color, " said Witherspoon, who also donned Louis Vuitton jewelry.

Amy Adams, meanwhile, sported a flowing Oscar de la Renta powder blue dress with tiered layers throughout the large ballskirt.

Prada was a last-minute decision for Anne Hathaway, who said she decided on her blush-colored dress only three hours before her red-carpet arrival. She paired her gown with a sparkly Tiffany necklace.

Jennifer Garner, in a strapless plum Gucci gown, did a bit more planning, telling, Chenoweth, "They made it for me...I loved this from the minute I saw the first sketch."

Halle Berry, in a black and silver-striped Versace dress, said she wanted to go "as a Bond girl to the Oscars."

Gold also made its way onto the red carpet. Rennee Zellweger chose a gold Carolina Herrera gown, one of her favorite designers and one she describes as "easy" to wear.

"Skyfall" songstress Adele, sporting a black gown, joked, "My dress weighs 50 kilos."

Tell us: Who was your favorite on the red carpet?

[JeremiahVanWagenen]

I'm amazed yet bored with how Society puts Actors to Creatives in a Box with how they should look at an event where people are up for awards for such different/diverse roles. Expecting them really... to look like one cheesy catalogue with the same boring hair, gowns, tuxs, and make-up.. And if one person gets it so called wrong to these boring standards.. It's a big Uh-Oh.. If you ever went to any of these actors/film-makers/writers hang-outs, schools, through their lives and closets.. and so forth.. You'd realize they're just as eccentric as Bjork and that Swan Dress she got so much crap for.. When really.. If she wore a conventional gown with average hair..makeup etc.. She would've gotten more crap for not being herself.. Or petty applause from those who don't know her for trying.. Get over it and let people be themselves.. Especially those with a Creative Mind and Heart for the ARTS..

[varigdc10]

I did not watch the show, was watching Chicago Blackhawks hockey , but was Kim Kardashian at the show ?

[signseeker1717]

Other than call attention to herself or socialize, what would be the point of her going to an awards ceremony for the film industry? She has as much connection to the profession as the equally-irrelevant Paris Hilton.

[DMMathews]

While I agree it would be hard for Jessica Chastain to look truly bad in a gown, I do feel that she would look even better if she wore darker hues on the red carpet. She's gorgeous but those pale colors are not too good on her. Washes her out a little. She should go for a darker green or blue or purple. Something to contrast with her light coloring.

[inmom63]

I love movies and while most of these actors are waaay too much in love with themselves....I still enjoy their work.

[littleredtop]

Where did these people come from? What happened to the standards that once brought us really attractive people with real genuine talent? This is a freak show.