OSCAR DRESSES The good, the bad ... and the ugly

Sunday Mirror, Mar 23, 2003 by Words: Annabel Kerman

And the winners are...

Honorary Princess of Wales Catherine ZJ looks right at home in regal red and gold Versace

Cate Blanchett does a masterclass in how to look sexy and stylish in this backless John Galliano number

Penelope Cruz minimises the accessories and cruises in on a fab lacy Ralph Lauren number

Hollywood's first lady Julia Roberts keeps it simple in Jackie O- inspired vintage Valentino

Salma Hayek plunges all her assets into precious metals and shimmers in this Valentino frock

We'd look like our gran's curtains, Cameron Diaz looks like a vintage princess in Emanuel Ungaro. Sigh

This slinky red Ben de Lisi dress is fab on Kate Winslet's curves. Perfect for Jessica Rabbit lovers

Sandra Bullock shows off those toned arms in off-the-shoulder black lace - Valentino again!

Hilary Swank's boyish haircut helps her pull off this Randolph Duke full skirt without looking like a meringue

Yellow's the hardest colour to wear but Renee Zellweger's a ray of sunshine in Lily et Cie chiffon

Commiserations to the losers

Oh, how quirky, Celine Dion. A suit, um, back to front... Not a good day for Christian Dior

Looks like Juliette Binoche fell head first into her dressing-up box. A frock horror from Gaultier

Gwynnie, in ill-advised Alexander McQueen, suddenly realises the benefits of a push-up bra...

She doesn't often get it wrong, but Nicole Kidman's frilly Chanel mermaid look is a real wet fish

Has Daryl Hannah got her clubbing hot pants and boots on for later under this floaty chiffon number?

Well at least J.Lo's prom queen hairdo draws attention away from her bum-enhancing Versace frock

How to add 20 years in one Dior outfit: draping chiffon + Kirsten Dunst's curves = matronly bosom

Jodie Foster's matching Armani dress, bag, bracelet and shoes scream mother-in-law's wedding outfit

That Balenciaga frock looks like a dishrag, Jennifer Connelly, and makes you all washed out

Never mind the puffball swan, we're more concerned about Bjork's wrinkled tan body stocking