Celebrities at BAFTA Awards 2012

Today's red-carpet lesson? You can never go wrong with what you know. At the London-held BAFTA awards, a sea of glammed-up celebs donned gorgeous gowns that showcased understated elegance, gilded excellence, and monochromatic-chic silhouettes. Michelle Williams stuck with her go-to black-and-white palette in a sleek bespoke H&M gown, Viola Davis accentuated her fabulous figure and toned arms in a custom Valentino number, and Jessica Chastain played up the Old Hollywood vibe in a shimmery Grecian-inspired Oscar de la Renta creation. Sometimes it's not about dressing for shock value, but rather, sticking with the cut and color that fits you best. Click through to see even more star-studded ensembles from the likes of Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, and you can vote on their looks.