These Oscar Nominees Will No Doubt Be Some of the Night's Best Dressed

As the countdown to Oscars night continues, we've got one big question running through our mind: "What will this fashion-forward batch of nominees wear?!" With plenty of awards show red carpets in recent memory, from the Golden Globes to the SAGs, we can make a few guesses. But the Oscars are no joke, and we're expecting our favorite ladies to go all out.

We can't predict the future (darn), but we can look at outfits from the past and make some guesses. From tuxes to elevated gowns and tons of shimmer and sparkle, we've got our fingers crossed that we'll see it all. Read on to see our list of the most stylish nominess, as well as a bit on what they might wear, while we save them a spot on our best dressed list.

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Best Actress: Cate Blanchett
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Best Actress: Cate Blanchett

We can't wait to see Cate — who is nominated for lead actress in Carol — at the Oscars. While her style is typically classic and feminine — much like her Givenchy gown from 2011 — the fringed number she wore to the Golden Globes was a somewhat edgy choice for the star. Perhaps she'll go the same route this time around.

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Best Actress: Brie Larson
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Best Actress: Brie Larson

Brie Larson's stylist, Cristina Ehrlich, has told us personally that she doesn't follow trends, so perhaps the star's Oscar dress will be more classic than anything. Brie's been slaying the fashion scene as of late and also received a Golden Globe for her role in Room, so no doubt all eyes will be on her and she'll show up ready to stun.

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Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence
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Best Actress: Jennifer Lawrence

J Law's a Dior gal, so it's safe to assume the classic and elegant fashion house will dress her for this trip down the red carpet as well. Still, after seeing the Joy star in a short Versace minidress, we're kind of hoping she'll try something sexier. A plunging neckline, printed, or embellished styles would be a welcomed change for Jen and would definitely make the night even more interesting.

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Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan
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Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan

If you aren't paying attention to Saoirse Ronan's style, now's the time to start. The actress, who was nominated for her role in Brooklyn, has already worn everything from prints to pants to capes, so naturally we're expecting something statement-making for the biggest award show of the year.

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Best Actress: Charlotte Rampling
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Best Actress: Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte's a fashion icon who can even list It girls like Alexa Chung as part of her fan base. While she has an effortless vibe about her, she still manages to nail red carpet style, pulling off unexpected layering or pairing her gown with a leather jacket. More recently, the 45 Years star has been rocking pantsuits to premieres, so we've got high hopes she'll bring the structured look to award season.

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Best Actor: Eddie Redmayne
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Best Actor: Eddie Redmayne

Eddie's style is so good it's almost unbelievable. While many other men stick with a simple black tux, he loves switching it up, opting for standout colors, prints, or even velvet material. Will British GQ's Best Dressed man make us fall in love with his look all over again at the Oscars? It's safe to assume the answer's a yes.

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Best Actor: Michael Fassbender
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Best Actor: Michael Fassbender

One thing we really love about Steve Jobs star Michael Fassbender? His bow ties! Almost every time we see him, he's wearing one, giving his classic tux or suit some flair. We're sure he'll be rocking one on the red carpet this time around and looking very dapper alongside his girlfriend, Alicia Vikander.

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Best Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet
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Best Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet

At this point, Kate's a pro at red carpet style: she knows what works for her body, and that's long, formfitting gowns. But while the star enjoys her solids, we've got our fingers crossed for a sparkly or embellished something — with a nomination for Steve Jobs, it's definitely her time to shine!

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Best Supporting Actress: Rooney Mara
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Best Supporting Actress: Rooney Mara

Rooney really enjoys ruffles — wearing them to both the Golden Globes and premieres for her movie Carol — and really we enjoy seeing her in them. Her signature style is the sweet spot between gothic and girlie, and we've no doubt she'll achieve it again on Oscar night.

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Best Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander
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Best Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander

The Danish Girl star is always a breath of fresh air on the red carpet, opting for more modest and simpler designs than revealing and sexy. We've already spotted her in everything from prints to apron-like dresses, so we're excited to see what she wears on this superglam night — it's safe to assume she'll look stunning.

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Best Supporting Actress: Rachel McAdams
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Best Supporting Actress: Rachel McAdams

Rachel's always up for a fashion dare, whether it's a sheer gown or a revealing suit. So the Spotlight star just might surprise us come Feb. 28: Will she show up in a naked dress? Will she give a jumpsuit a go? We'll definitely be waiting and watching for her red carpet arrival both anxiously and excitedly.

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Best Supporting Actor: Tom Hardy
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Best Supporting Actor: Tom Hardy

Is there anything better than when a rough and rugged guy gets dressed up for an award show? While we enjoy Tom's casual jeans and tees, we're ready to see him in this three-piece suit again, as he celebrates his Oscar nomination for his role in The Revenant.

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Best Original Song: Lady Gaga
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Best Original Song: Lady Gaga

It's anyone's guess which Lady Gaga will attend the Oscars: meat-dress-rocking singer or sophisticated actress. While she's nominated for her song "Til It Happens to You," we have a hard time imagining her wearing anything truly out there or unusual. Fingers crossed she goes glam again, similar to this red number from the premiere of American Horror Story: Hotel.