These Oscars After-Party Gowns Are So Fabulous They Rival the Main Event

At the Oscars red carpet last night we witnessed many iconic film—and fashion—moments that we will be referencing for years, if not decades. Jennifer Lopez wore an insanely intricate Tom Ford dress with mirrored mosaic details, Olivia Colman was the queen of the red carpet in her regal Prada gown and Lady Gaga wore one of the most expensive diamond necklaces in the world. The gowns at the ceremony were certainly beautiful, however, it's at the after-parties where you'll find the more risk-taking outfits.

Lopez changed into a Zuhair Murad Couture dress with a fan detail across the bodice and an open slit on the skirt, while Kendall Jenner wore one of the most daring leg slits we've ever seen on a red carpet. Newlyweds Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth attended the Vanity Fair party, with Miley wearing a black sequin plunging gown by Saint Laurent. Lupita Nyong'o missed the red carpet this year but wore an exquisite white feathered Oscar de la Renta gown to the Vanity Fair party. Keep scrolling to see the best 2019 Oscars after-party outfits. 

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WHO: Lupita Nyong'o

WEAR: Oscar de la Renta dress

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WHO: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

WEAR: Saint Laurent dress; Bvlgari necklace, bracelets, earrings, and rings

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WHO: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

WEAR: On Legend: Gucci tuxedo

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WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

WEAR: Versace dress

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WHO: Jennifer Lopez

WEAR: Zuhair Murad Couture dress

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WHO: Serena Williams

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WHO: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Maya Rudolph

WEAR: On Poehler: Alberta Ferretti limited-edition suit

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WHO: Kendall Jenner

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WHO: Mindy Kaling

WEAR: Alberta Ferretti dress; Christian Louboutin shoes; Gismondi1754 earrings

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WHO: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas

WEAR: On Chopra: Elie Saab dress and Chopard earrings and ring; On Jonas: Missoni suit and Chopard brooch and watch

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WHO: Tracee Ellis Ross

WEAR: Nikos Koulis earrings; Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Ciara and Russell Wilson

WEAR: On Ciara: Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Taraji P. Henson

WEAR: Roland Mouret jumpsuit; Judith Leiber bag; Gismondi1754 necklace and ring

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WHO: Maye Musk

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WHO: Shailene Woodley

WEAR: Dior dress; Azza Fahmy earrings and ring 

Related: Every Single Oscars Red Carpet Look You Need to See

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WHO: Gabrielle Union 

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WHO: Kerry Washington

WEAR: Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Renée Zellweger

WEAR: David Webb jewelry

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WHO: Selma Blair

WEAR: Ralph Russo dress

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WHO: Emma Roberts

WEAR: Christian Louboutin shoes

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WHO: Ava DuVernay

WEAR: Harbison dress; Malone Souliers shoes; Christian Louboutin bag

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WHO: Sofia Vergara

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WHO: Jessica Alba

WEAR: Narciso Rodriguez dress; Ana Khouri Diamond Phoebe Earrings

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WHO: America Ferrera

WEAR: Tadashi Shoji dress

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WHO: Elizabeth Banks

Next, see all the best looks from the 2019 Oscars.

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