Grace Kelly Oscar Dress - Your Ultimate Evening Gown Inspiration
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Grace Kelly oscar dresses are the perfect dress inspiration for your next special occasion!
Known for her elegant, chic fashion both on and off screen, today we’ll look at Grace Kelly’s oscar dresses that she wore to the oscars in 1955 and 1956.
Grace Kelly sure knew who to go to for her gowns, for her 1955 oscar gown she enlisted Edith Head, and for her 1956 gown Helen Rose.
She had worked with these costume designers in some of her films, resulting in some similar dress styles as you’ll see below.
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(left) Grace Kelly oscar dress 1955 designed by Edith Head
(middle & right) Grace Kelly wearing a similar dress in To Catch a Thief, also designed by Edith Head.
Did grace kelly win an oscar?
Grace Kelly was nominated for an Acadamy Award for her role in Mogambo opposite Clark Gable and Ava Gardner. In her early role, Grace Kelly played Linda Nordley, who falls for Clark Gable’s tough guy safari character Victor Marswell.
Despite her amazing fashion in the film she didn’t win an oscar for the film. Her fashion in the film was designed by Helen Rose, who later designed her famous wedding gown.
1955 was Grace Kelly’s lucky year when she won the oscar for Best Actress for her role as the loyal wife who put her alcoholic husbands needs above her own in The Country Girl.
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Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner looking stylish in Mogambo.
Grace kelly oscar dress 1955
Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby in The Country Girl
To accept her oscar for her role in The Country Girl, Grace Kelly teamed up with the legendary fashion designer Edith Head.
Edith Head, who had worked Grace Kelly with for numerous films, including multiple Hitchcock films, designed her stunning mint green oscar dress.
The green dress goes perfectly with Grace Kelly’s complexion.
Her elbow length white gloves give the dress an added dose of glamour.
To keep the focus on the dress, her hair is back away from her face and she wore simple earrings.
Above, William Holden and Grace Kelly with her award.
William Holden starred opposite of Grace Kelly in 2 films: The Country Girl (for which she won this oscar) and another film in which she has a small part as his wife in The Bridges at Tokyo Ri.
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Vince Camuto
Go all out Hollywood Glamour with this sandal!
Coach
A sophisticated clutch channel your inner Grace Kelly Oscar look.
We love this refined leather clutch.
Gabriel & Co
These stunning earrings offer the best of both worlds, featuring sparkling 0.28ct diamonds and lustrous white pearls!
Grace Kelly Oscar Dress Lookalike: Goddess Evening Gown
In addition to designing Grace Kelly’s official mint green 1955 Oscar dress (above), Edith Head famously designed Grace Kelly’s dresses for two of her Alfred Hitchcock roles, which include To Catch a Thief and Rear Window.
Notice the similarities between Grace Kelly’s official Oscar dress (above) to the icy blue formal dress she wore in To Catch a Thief.
For this iconic look, Grace Kelly is wearing a icy blue evening gown with spaghetti straps and a transparent scarf that she drapes over one shoulder.
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Grace Kelly wears a similar dress in To Catch a Thief as she wears to the oscars in 1955, both dresses were designed by Edith Head.
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Float your way into the next big event in this showstopping gown.
We love how this neckline looks similar to Grace Kelly’s Oscar look, when paired with the flowing scarf!
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This luxurious transparent scarf is made from 100% featherweight cashmere.
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Grace kelly oscar dress 1956
1956 was also a big year for Grace Kelly.
Unfortunately she didn’t win another oscar but it was still a busy year for her.
She starred in her final film High Society opposite Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, and then got engaged to her Prince.
The fashion she wore in High Society was designed by Helen Rose, who also designed Grace Kelly’s oscar dress 1956, and then who later designed her wedding dress….seems like they were both busy!
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Grace Kelly wearing an outfit designed by Helen Rose in High Society
Grace Kelly’s Oscar Dress 1956 was the ultimate feminine evening gown!
It had a lovely criss cross neckline, was fitted around the waist, and then flared out in the 1950s circle skirt style that Grace Kelly wore so often.
We found two options for you to channel Grace Kelly’s timeless style for your next big event!
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Aspeed Design
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These white gold and diamond earrings, with the dramatic pearl drop are the picture of elegance.
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Grace Kelly Oscar Dress Lookalike: Embroidered floral evening gown
Although she did not wear it to the Academy Awards, Grace Kelly wore this dress in High Society, and it was also designed by Helen Rose.
Notice the similarities between her 1956 Oscar gown and this formal outfit she wore in High Society.
Both dresses are fitted at the waist, and flare out in the 1950s style circle skirt. Both gowns have delicate embroidery and transparent layers... not to mention both embody the ultimate Grace Kelly fashion aesthetic!
Grace Kelly wears a dress designed by Helen Rose in High Society, similar to her oscar dress 1956 which was also designed by Helen Rose
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MGNY
A forever gown. Designed in shimmering embroidery. Love how the skirt cascades beautifully to the floor.
La Regale
Stunning clutch in a beaded floral pattern that is understated and classic.
Nine West
This open toe sandal features a sky high stiletto heel with an on-trend square toe, and sparkly straps.
Gabriel & Co
A pair of polished drop earrings with iridescent pearls and delicate diamond accents that will catch eyes in every situation.
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