The lead-up to the Oscars is not only for predictions. It’s also an opportunity to take a look back at the style trends that the awards season grind has unearthed. It’s also an opportunity to see celebrities show up week after week in gowns, accessories and regalia, topping their last look, or at least complementing it. We’ve clocked hundreds of looks already in just two short months, some with a lot of oomph and personality, some that left us scratching our heads. But the stars in this round up stood out for their repeatedly refined elegance.
Swipe right on each celebrity for some of the best examples.
Emma Stone
After all of the shoulder action in “Poor Things,” Ms. Stone has shown a lot of her own shoulders. So far this year she’s taken home BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice and Golden Globe awards.
Ayo Edebiri
Out of the gate, Ms. Edebiri’s partnership with her stylist Danielle Goldberg proved to be a winning combination. Her sleek, sophisticated style served her well, as she accepted her Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, Film Independent Spirit and Screen Actors Guild awards this season.
Cillian Murphy
The expertly tailored suiting Mr. Murphy’s character dons in his Oscar-nominated performance in “Oppenheimer” may have rubbed off on the actor. Mr. Murphy, who has won BAFTA, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, has brought a subdued confidence to the red carpet.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Ms. Randolph has gone for old-world glamour this season. Picking up trophies for her supporting performance in “The Holdovers,” including a Golden Globe and BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Film Independent Spirit awards, the actress has raised the bar with modernized versions of classic cuts.
Elizabeth Debicki
Appropriately, the actress, who played Princess Diana on the TV series “The Crown,” brought a regal quality to awards season. Modern flourishes, including what looked like a cummerbund with a large bow tied in front at the Critics Choice Awards, gave her style an updated twist.
Charles Melton
From classic tuxedos to a flame-red suit fronted with a skinny black tie, Mr. Melton looked good in all of it. He switched up styles, cuts and colors and kept his fashion fans guessing. Better yet, the “May December” actor seemed to have fun with the mix.
Greta Lee
Ms. Lee, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film “Past Lives,” quickly became the one to watch on the carpet this season. With each appearance the actress melded an avant-garde style with a classic touch that put her at the top of best dressed lists all season.
