As soon as she arrived on the red carpet, the photographers' flashes went wild. Dressed in a sumptuous black dress with a side slit, Ludivine Sagnier displayed a graceful and confident look.

Many iconic gowns have been worn on the Oscars red carpet over the history of the award show, including Audrey Hepburn's white Givenchy gown, and Nicole Kidman's yellow Dior dress.

We’ve rounded up the best affordable dresses that capture the vibe of this year’s most iconic Oscars looks so you can stun ...