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Oscar Red Carpet Style 2008

From , former About.com Guide

From fabulous gauzy gowns to detailed bold beauties, the stars brought out all the stops for the 80th Academy Awards. For an awards show that almost didn't happen, there were certainly plenty of gorgeous gowns trailing up and down the reddish carpet. It was hard to choose a favorite, but luckily we didn't have to! Here are ten of our absolute favorite dresses. Let us know what you think!

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Anne Hathaway, MarchesaCameron Diaz, DiorJennifer Garner, Oscar de la RentaJessica Alba, Marchesa
Amy Adams, Proenza SchoulerMiley Cyrus. ValentinoHilary Swank, VersaceHeidi Klum, John Galliano
Nicole Kidman, BalenciagaKatherine Heigl, Escada

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