Fairy-Tale Chic Was The Biggest Trend At The 2025 Oscars

The Oscars, aka the most prestigious event in Hollywood, have finally rolled around, which means that awards show season is coming to a close — and stars commemorated the conclusion by chicly bidding adieu on the red carpet.

Amelia Dimoldenberg was one of the first to grace the Dolby Theatre carpet, wearing a spicy Versace gown and evoking a modern-day Cinderella. Storm Reid kept the fairy-tale motif going in a caped cherry look that was reminiscent of Little Red Riding Hood.

Then there was Oscar nominee Ariana Grande, who pulled up to the carpet channeling Glinda in Schiaparelli — another glamorous entry in her string of Wicked-core method-dressing nods. Meanwhile, her co-star Cynthia Erivo channeled Elphaba in a sculptural rich green velvet number. Bowen Yang and Jeff Goldblum also brought Oz-like whimsy to the carpet with their tuxedo ensembles, adding to the fantasy of the night.

Lots and lots of sparkle was another major trend of the evening. Selena Gomez, for example, wore a retro-inspired gown dripping in crystals, while Miley Cyrus slipped into a sequined LBD with a spicy sheer twist.

Ahead, these looks and more of the night’s best-dressed attendees.

Ariana Grande

Grande was Glinda-fied, channeling her Good Witch of the North character in an architectural Schiaparelli stunner that was reminiscent of her Wicked bubble dress.

Cynthia Erivo

Naturally, Glinda was accompanied by Elphaba on the carpet when Erivo showed up in an Oz-inspired velvet gown. In custom-made Louis Vuitton, the Oscar nominee channeled Elphie’s big shoulders with a massive off-the-shoulder bow detail and exaggerated hips.

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Dimoldenberg, the internet’s favorite chicken shop dater, dazzled in a Cinderella blue Versace slip with multiple cutouts trimmed with rhinestones.

Storm Reid

The Euphoria star channeled a different fairy-tale heroine: Little Red Riding Hood. Playing on proportions, she paired a head-turning, floor-length ruffled cape with a similarly hued minidress. No notes.

Doja Cat

Doja Cat went the unexpected route in a leopard-print number from Balmain, inspired by a 1951-era archival piece from the label. With the strapless fitted silhouette and chic skinny scarf, it was a roaring slay.

Selena Gomez

Bringing movie-star magic to the carpet, Gomez channeled Sophia Loren in a body-hugging Ralph Lauren off-the-shoulder dress that was dripping in crystals.

Miley Cyrus

Dazzling in Alexander McQueen, Cyrus wore a sequined halter LBD with a sheer floor-length skirt, upping the elegant ante with short lacy gloves. Chef’s kiss.

Bowen Yang

Yang held sartorial space for Wicked via his edgy red carpet ’fit: a leather blazer embroidered in green and yellow florals with a pink ruffled shirt underneath. It was Elphaba- and Glinda-core in the chicest, subtlest way.

Jeff Goldblum

Another Wicked star who employed method dressing was Goldblum. He wore a crisp white tuxedo jacket, a green printed shirt, and a skinny lavender scarf, all from Prada. Even his orchid boutonniere mimicked the purple-and-green palette, representing the Wizard (his character) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh’s).

Coco Jones

Jones gave the typically minimalist LBD got a flapper-inspired update, wearing a décolletage-baring dress from Coach that infused sparkly vintage fabric from the 1930s. It wasn’t fairy-tale-esque, but it was still so decadent.