( InStyle ) -- Oscar night is Hollywood 's main fashion event , and most notable on the red carpet this year was our favorite actresses stepping out in uber feminine -- not just fashion forward -- looks . Indeed , from the most delicate shades of blush to the boldest fuchsia , the red carpet turned pink ! Exaggerated ruffles , soft draping , frothy fabrics , dramatic trains and Cinderella-esque silhouettes gave new meaning to the term Hollywood royalty . The few celebrities who bucked the romantic trend , including Sarah Jessica Parker , Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep , chose sophisticated styles with retro vibes . From a timeless beauty ( Demi Moore ) to a graceful Hollywood icon ( Meryl Streep ) , here are the night 's fashion winners . Demi Moore . Demi Moore often chooses classic , tailored cuts , but last night she glowed in a stunning blush-toned Atelier Versace silk organza gown with petal-like tiers of ruffles . She finished off this softer look with Van Cleef & Arpels tassel earrings and diamond cuffs , a gold leather Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and dress-matching Versace satin sandals . Diane Kruger . The ever-flawless Diane Kruger turned to her favorite designer Karl Lagerfeld for her cream and black chiffon gown from Chanel Haute Couture . Both edgy and feminine , the design featured a pleated and ruffled skirt that led into a bow-bedecked mermaid train . See more dresses from the 2010 Academy Awards . Jennifer Lopez . We love the way Jennifer Lopez commands the red carpet in dramatic dresses , and her choice this year was no exception . Yet rather than going sexy ( down-to-there Versace , anyone ? ) , the diva went spectacular in a full-on princess-shaped icy pink Armani Prive confection with a Swarovski crystal-studded waterfall train . Charlize Theron . While still incredibly feminine , Charlize Theron 's Dior Haute Couture gown was also most daring with its rosette-bedecked bustline . The custom-designed dress combined a curve-hugging lilac column with a wow-worthy train of amethyst satin . Anna Kendrick . Talk about pretty -- nominee Anna Kendrick selected a pale pink couture gown from Elie Saab that featured beautiful details like hand-draped rosettes and lace edging . The `` Up in the Air '' star added matching platform sandals and delicate Kwiat diamonds . Oscars : Top 7 Fashion Trends . Zoe Saldana . `` Avatar '' beauty Zoe Saldana walked the red carpet in one of the night 's most memorable gowns : a purple ombre design from Givenchy Haute Couture that paired a flower-like tulle skirt with a shimmering bodice . We loved the artistic take on traditional feminine flourishes . Penelope Cruz . On the sultry end of the romantic trend was Best Supporting Actress nominee Penelope Cruz in a shape-draping duchesse satin Donna Karan design . After an awards season of black and black , it was a pleasure to see the `` Nine '' star in a deep shade of bordeaux . Oscars : Best Hair and Makeup . Sarah Jessica Parker . We 've come to expect the unexpected from Sarah Jessica Parker ( and are never disappointed ) . This year , Parker skipped the frills in favor of a '60s-inspired Chanel Haute Couture column gown topped with elaborate silver embroidery . The shape , the color and the details were simply perfect , as was her stunning mix of jewelry : a stack of Fred Leighton bracelets paired with a spiked crescent ring . Sandra Bullock . It was Sandra Bullock 's night both inside the Kodak Theatre and on the red carpet . Eschewing pink , the Best Actress winner looked luminous in an ethereal silver beaded Marchesa column with a peek-a-boo lace bodice . She accented the stunning design with understated diamond jewelry and a textured minaudiere . Best Jewelry at the Oscars . Meryl Streep . Nominee Meryl Streep embodied the iconic era of elegance in a strong-shouldered '40s-inspired custom design from Chris March . The `` Julie & Julia '' lead chose similarly fuss-free accessories including a Swarovski silver crystal mesh clutch and diamond and black onyx Fred Leighton jewels . For complete fashion and beauty coverage from the Academy Awards , go to InStyle.com now ! Get a FREE TRIAL issue of InStyle - CLICK HERE ! Copyright © 2011 Time Inc. All rights reserved .
InStyle.com takes a look at the best dressed for the 82nd Academy Awards . Your favorite actresses stuck with more traditional feminine looks . Hide Caption 1 of 23 Photos:Photos: Celebs who wore red carpet dresses to Oscars Celebs who wore red carpet gowns to Oscars – Actress