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The 10 Vintage Red Carpet Dresses We'll Never Forget

In honor of this weekend's Oscars, Cameron Silver, founder of vintage mecca Decades, remembers the actresses who wore his treasures best.

By Cameron Silver

Fashion isn't always about what's new. Cameron Silver, founder of the LA-based vintage mecca Decades, shares his most memorable red carpet looks.

Lauren Bacall in Fortuny Delphos

<p>Vintage isn't just for kids as evidenced by Lauren Bacall in this iconic dress at the Oscars.</p>
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Vintage isn't just for kids as evidenced by Lauren Bacall in this iconic dress at the Oscars.

Carolyn Murphy in Loris Azzaro

<p>Carolyn Murphy at the Met Gala proves that fashion requires 360 degrees of glamour.</p>
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Carolyn Murphy at the Met Gala proves that fashion requires 360 degrees of glamour.

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Chloe Sevigny in Holly Harp

<p>This is probably my favorite dress of all time, especially paired with a statement David Webb necklace. </p>

This is probably my favorite dress of all time, especially paired with a statement David Webb necklace.

Jody Watley

<p>Jody Watley won best new artist at the Grammys wearing a thrift store find '50s prom dress that still looks iconic and edgy today. </p>
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Jody Watley won best new artist at the Grammys wearing a thrift store find '50s prom dress that still looks iconic and edgy today.

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Julia Roberts in Valentino

<p>Julia Roberts explained to fashionistas that vintage doesn't have to look retro. </p>
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Julia Roberts explained to fashionistas that vintage doesn't have to look retro.

Kristin Davis in Jean Desses

<p> Her entire <em>SATC 2 </em>tour was entirely composed of vintage from <a href="http://www.decadesinc.com/">Decades</a> and she stole the fashion show from her co-stars. </p>
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Her entire SATC 2 tour was entirely composed of vintage from Decades and she stole the fashion show from her co-stars.

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Renee Zellweger in Jean Desses

<p>Zellwegger was really the epitome of effortless goddess glamour at the Oscars in 2001.</p>
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Zellwegger was really the epitome of effortless goddess glamour at the Oscars in 2001.

Nicole Kidman in Loris Azzaro

<p>Kidman solidified her position as a fashion icon and helped revive the fabled French house. </p>
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Kidman solidified her position as a fashion icon and helped revive the fabled French house.

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Vanessa Paradis in Chanel

<p>Vanessa Paradis in vintage Chanel Haute Couture reminds us that being covered can still be very sexy.</p>
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Vanessa Paradis in vintage Chanel Haute Couture reminds us that being covered can still be very sexy.

Amber Valetta in James Galanos

<p>The color was so powerful and unexpected.  </p>
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The color was so powerful and unexpected.

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