Red carpet fashion at the Oscars 2012 saw an array of Hollywood stars in sizzling dresses.

White and silver dominated the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday night, while color blocks and bold designs continued to appear as the Hollywood's biggest night concluded the awards season.

Here is a lineup of best dressed stars, including some trendsetters for the upcoming season. 

Gwyneth Paltrow took a bold step in a white Tom Ford column dress and cape, handpicked by Tom Form himself.
The chic and elegant look was completed by her sleek hair, adoring the red carpet with slim beauty.

Cameron Diaz glowed in a strapless nude Gucci dress, paired with Salvatore Ferragamo heels and Tiffany & Co. jewels.

Rooney Mara stole the spotlight in a white Givenchy gown with a daring neckline and dramatic train, shining in contrast to her black hair.

Jennifer Lopeswent for a slinky Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline.

Emma Stone went red in a Giambattista Valli Couture gown, with bow details around the neck. The lovely look was completed with a slick bun and Louis Vuitton clutch and jewelry.

Viola Davis worked a color magic in an emerald gown by Vera Wang.

Jessica Chastain looked dramatically gorgeous in a black Alexander McQueen gown, with heavy gold embroidery.
"Most little girls dream of their wedding dresses; I grew up dreaming of my Oscar dress," Chastain told the Hollywood Reporter.
"it felt larger than life -- and this is a larger-than-life moment. I always wanted to be an actor."

Michelle Williams received many votes for the pretty red Louis Vuitton creation full of frills, paired with a candy colored pink clutch and silver hues.

Natalie Portman sported a vintage frock. With slicked back hair, Portman stunned in a vintage Christian Dior polkadot dress from 1954.

Angelina Jolie stood next to her man Brad Pitt, stunning in a black velvet Atelier Versace dress.
"Angelina Jolie is a trend-setter and the queen of the red carpet," designer Marc Bouwer told Reuters. "It's no surprise everyone else followed her lead. It's also no surprise she decided to do the opposite and go back to the color she wore to the Oscars several years back."