The 10 Most Breathtaking Gowns At The Oscars

You watched the movies, filled out your ballots, and hosted your parties. And all of your hard work paid off, because last night, we got to bask in the glow of glitter and sequins, trains, tiers, and tuxes.

We saw the stars turn it out, and it was...okay, to be totally honest. Most people played it safe, and a lot of dresses didn't entirely wow us. But of course, there were some stellar standouts — and ahead, you'll find the 10 dresses that were truly the crème de la crème.

So, let's look back at the looks that we'll be using as a standard by which to measure all dresses until, well, next year. Now, the award for best-dressed actress goes to…