Oscar Fashion: The 9 Best Women over 40

Oscar, Halle Berry
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Halle Berry
Flawless! This screen goddess with gorgeous skin floated onto the red carpet in a sparkling Marchesa gown complete with a tulle train. Obviously, with that body, she has no problem baring her arms, shoulders or back. Fashion lesson: When you have 10-carat diamond earrings by Neil Lane, you don't need much of anything else.

Charla Krupp is the author of How to Never Look Fat Again, out March 7, 2011.

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