ELEGANCE AND STYLE. Cont'd.

AMERICA'S MOST ELEGANT STARS

THE ECCENTRIC GIRLS:

Photos from 1 to 3: THE ECCENTRIC: Since she won an Oscar as the menswear-clad title star of 1977's Annie Hall, Best Actress nominee Diane Keaton has become known almost as much for her unconventional styles as for her work (from left, in 1976, 1994 and at the 2004 Globes). Sometimes it works, sometimes not — but she's sure to be as fearless as always at this year's Oscars. Photos from 4 to 6: THE DARING: Best Actress nominee Samantha Morton isn't afraid to play unconventional characters in smaller, less mainstream films, and she's proved that her fearlessness extends to her style sense with daring, eye-popping outfits (as in, from left, this sexy, black leather number, graphic shift and lingerie-inspired cocktail dress). Expect something just as bold at this year's Oscars.

SEXIEST AND DASHIEST DRESSES AND GOWNS

  

Cate Blanchett in John Galliano                Charlize Theron in Vera Wang                   Cameron Diaz in Versace Haute Couture

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