See 20 of the Most Expensive Celebrity Dresses of All Time
Marilyn Monroe made our list TWICE.
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For many celebs, there's no price too high when it comes to looking their best on the red carpet or important events. And while we might gasp at the price of these expensive dresses, for them, it's just another day in the life. Here are 20 of the most expensive celebrity dresses of all time — plus our favorite lookalikes that you can purchase for a fraction of the price.
Sandra Bullock's 2014 Oscars Dress; $40,000
Sandra Bullock may not have won the Best Actress Oscar for Gravity, but she did top the best dressed list. The actress wore a navy Alexander McQueen gown with a sweetheart neck and draped front to the awards show in 2014, which reportedly carried a price tag of $40,000.
The rich fabric and delicate sweetheart neck of this Alfred Sung dress delivers the same romantic feel that Sandra Bullock's Oscars gown had on the red carpet.
Anne Hathaway's 2011 Oscars Dress; $80,000
Anne Hathaway appeared in eight different looks when she hosted the Academy Awards in 2011 — but none were more striking than the strapless red Valentino gown she wore on the red carpet. It cost a staggering $80,000 and the actress paired it with a $10 million Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace.
This strapless column gown retails for under $400 and delivers the same dramatic look as Anne's ensemble with its red envelope color, heavy fabric and draped silhouette.
Kate Winslet's 2007 Oscars Dress; $100,000
Kate Winslet stunned in a mint green silk Valentino gown at the 2007 Academy Awards. The dress was reportedly worth $100,000, and it was the actress's daughter, Mia, who helped her decide to wear it to the event.
The one-shoulder neckline and ruched detail on the front of this Mac Duggal dress mimics the effortless style of Kate Winslet's stunning look.
Lupita Nyong'o's 2015 Oscars Dress; $150,000
In 2015, Lupita Nyong'o looked like a dream in a long, white Calvin Klein gown that featured roughly 6,000 pearls. The showstopper was estimated to cost $150,000.
Designed in a similar silhouette, this white sleeveless gown is a dead ringer for Lupita's red carpet look (at a fraction of the price!).
Audrey Hepburn's 1954 Oscars Gown; $131,300
At the 1954 Oscars in New York City, Audrey wore this tea-length Givenchy number. It was sold for a little over $131,300 in 2011.
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This fit and flare lace dress bears a striking resemblance to Audrey's famous awards show dress. Try pairing it with a thin belt for an even more vintage feel.
Princess Diana's Cannes Film Festival Dress; $137,500
The late Princess Diana wore this Catherine Walker silk chiffon evening gown three times: During a portrait sitting with photographer Terence Donovan, to an opera premiere in 1989 and again at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. It has been auctioned off with a winning bid of over $137,000.
From the ruched bodice to the flowing chiffon skirt, this powder blue maxi dress was surely inspired by Princess Diana's famous Cannes gown.
Elizabeth Taylor's 1970 Oscars Dress; $167,500
In 1970, timeless beauty Elizabeth Taylor wore this chiffon number to the Oscars and in 1999, it sold for $167,500.
The pale blue color, deep neckline and A-line cut of this evening gown all perfectly replicate the actress's Oscars look — diamonds not included.
Cate Blanchett's 2007 Oscars Gown; $200,000
At the 2007 Oscars, Cate wore a one-shoulder silver Armani Prive dress. All that shimmer (from Swarovski crystals) was worth $200,000.
Just like Cate's Armani Prive dress, this metallic dress's slinky silhouette and sparkly fabric is the perfect combination of elegant and edgy.
Beyoncé's 2016 Met Gala Dress; Price N/A
Each pearl on Beyoncé's 2016 Met Gala custom-made latex dress was rumored to cost between $6,000 and $8,000. The exact price is unknown, but given that she was covered from top to bottom in pearls, it's safe to say, she belongs on this list.
Between the high neckline and floral embroidery, this skintight dress resembles the same look as Beyoncé's latex gown — but made in a more breathable fabric.
Paris Hilton's 2017 Hollywood Beauty Awards Dress; $270,000
Paris Hilton wore this $270,000 August Getty gown, studded with 500,000 Swarovski crystals, to the Hollywood Beauty Awards.
Laundry by Shelli Segal Cowl Neck Sequin Gown
While not dripping in Swarovski crystals, the sequins on this Laundry by Shelli Segal gown makes it almost as iridescent as Paris's pricey dress.
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