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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This neutral Zuhair Murad dress would be considered a daring pick for anyone but Jennifer Lopez. With sleeves and a relatively modest V neckline, it is one of her more conservative choices. The simplicity of the stripes lent sophistication to the shift, while Lopez’s big bun was surprisingly complimentary.