In 2010, Sandra Bullock's gold column gown matched the Best Actress Oscar statue she took home for her portrayal of real-life mom Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side. Designed by Marchesa, the dress was adorned with metallic floral embroidery and vintage beading.
TIME's Feifei Sun and Claire Suddath pick the most unforgettable dresses ever to appear at the Academy Awards