It was all about shoulders on fashion's most important runway—the Oscars red carpet.
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Sofia Vergara led the strapless gown brigade in midnight blue.
Kate Winslet bared her shoulders in a body-hugging Ralph Lauren, as Reese Witherspoon and Tina Fey were almost twins in purple strapless dresses.
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Mindy Kaling also showed off her shoulders on the red carpet before changing for the Vanity Fair after party.
I never wear black, so it was fun to wear it in two completely different ways last night! pic.twitter.com/JRfEMlH8b2
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 29, 2016
Naomi Watts showed some skin too as she and partner Liev Schreiber hit the show.
Best supporting actress winner Alicia Vikander wore a dusty rose Louis Vuitton dress that some compared to Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
Alicia Vikander with her new friend backstage at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/st6xNLQIZu
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 29, 2016
Kerry Washington showed off her toned shoulders and arms in a stunning Versace dress.
Lady Gaga showed wore a pants suit by designer Brandon Maxwell.
Bold necklines were also a hit. Jennifer Lawrence wore lacy Dior dress with a deep cut, while Charlize Theron was a knockout in a fire engine red Dior that had a plunging neck line.
Other ladies wearing a deep V were Julianne Moore in Chanel Haute Couture with caviar beading. Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive with extraordinary feather and bead detail. Olivia Wilde wore a low Valentino Couture gown.
Heidi Klum wore a one-shoulder gown designed for her by Marchesa.
Mom-to-be Chrissy Teigen was also stunning in Marchesa.
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