The Academy Awards is synonymous with elegant style and fashion.  

While Natalie Portman and Colin Firth were big winners for their exceptional acting, other Hollywood A-listers lit up the red carpet with their show stopping gowns.

Jewel-encrusted gowns, shimmering champagne coloured dresses, bold colours and sequins were the most popular of the evening.

Want to dress the look for less?  Here are a few good buys:

Splurge:  Marisa Tomei in a navy blue 1950 Charles James couture dress 

Steal:   eDressMe.com Navy One-Shoulder Gown by Tony Bowls  $394

Splurge:  Anne Hathaway in Versace

Steal:   ABS by Allen Schwartz Strapless Draped Silk Chiffon Gown at Bloomingdales  $400

Splurge:  Jennifer Hudson in Versace

Steal:   Orange Celebrity-Inspired Evening by Faviana Couture  eDressMe.com   $238

Splurge: Amy Adams in  blue L’Wren Scott dress

Steal:  Sequin Evening Gown by Scala  eDressMe.com  $358

Splurge:  Robin Roberts

Steal:   Laundry by Shelli Segal at Bloomingdales  $285