2016 has been a long year, but our struggles were slightly tempered by celebs bringing their style A-game to the biggest events. Here are the best red carpet looks of the year from some of your faves:
1. Kristen Bell in Zuhair Murad
Kristen lets this gorgeous garden pattern shine with minimal accessories and makeup.
2. Lilly Collins in Elie Saab
The cut of this lace dress adds a modern twist to a classic fabric.
3. Gigi Hadid in Atelier Versace
In this metallic outfit, Gigi looks like she might actually be a robot (because she’s literally so perfect).
4. Margot Robbie in Calvin Klein
Margot adds the perfect splash of color to this angelic dress with a red lip.
5. Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab
The only thing that shines brighter than Hailee’s romper is her successful career.
6. Hannah Jetter in Zuhair Murad
Hannah shows off her Sports Illustrated figure in this stunning purple gown.
7. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Balmain
Rosie gives us all a lesson on the perfect way to pair different shades of the same color.
8. Zendaya in Michael Kors
Zendaya gives us modern Southern belle vibes with this trendy floral dress.
9. Beyoncé in Givenchy Couture
If anyone can pull off a beaded latex dress, it’s Queen Bey.
10. Emma Stone in Atelier Versace
Emma looks like she just stepped out of a glamourous scene from The Great Gatsby in this ’20s-style dress.
11. Sarah Paulson in Prada
The detail in Sarah’s shimmery gown is absolutely mesmerizing.
12. Taylor Hill in Moschino
Taylor brings new life to grunge-chic.
13. Jourdan Dunn in Zac Posen
Jourdan looks like a princess in this classic pink number.
14. Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen
Nicole gives off ~bewitching~ vibes in this galaxy-inspired gown.
15. Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
Even Gaga is giving Kate some side-eye for looking so beautiful in this futuristic dress.
16. Sofia Sanchez in Dolce & Gabbana
This regal gown looks like it came from another era, but with a few modern accents.
17. Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell
Gaga looks larger than life in this statuesque jumpsuit.
18. Daisy Ridley in Chanel
The breakout Star Wars actress stuns in this classic Chanel piece.
19. Adele in Givenchy
Sing, rap, SLAY… is there anything Adele isn’t good at?
20. Selena Gomez in Calvin Klein
Selena is perfection in this mermaid-inspired look.
21. Rachel McAdams in Prada
Rachel looks cute as can be (and definitely not like a mean girl) in this playful short dress.
22. Leslie Mann in Monique Lhuillier
Leslie is on point with this ombré tulle dress.
23. Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior
Leave it to J-Law to reinvent the classic red dress.
24. Jennifer Lopez in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
Lopez looks like the belle of the ball in this canary yellow gown.
25. Chrissy Teigen in Yousef Akbar
Could we even make a Red Carpet 2016 list without including Teigen’s iconic high-slit dress? NOPE.