As Hollywood’s A list descends on Los Angeles for the 84th annual Academy Awards, TIME looks at the winners and losers on the red carpet.
Oscars 2012: The Best and Worst Dressed
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Jessica Chastain was our best-dressed actress of the evening with her stunning black-and-gold bespoke Alexander McQueen gown. The Help actress had been sticking to form-fitting, solid-color dresses this awards season, so the dramatic haute couture flair of this patterned gown was a welcome change.