Every so often, the back of a red carpet dress stuns us more than the front. This happened not once, but several times at the 2018 Oscars [1]. From Kelly Ripa [2]'s rainbow Christian Siriano gown [3] to Saoirse Ronan's Calvin Klein By Appointment [4] dress, the backs of their ensembles captured and held our attention. These women were only a handful, however, that made us look back on it — literally. Ahead, see the gowns that definitely deserve a second glance from behind.
Saoirse Ronan
Wearing a Calvin Klein by Appointment [5] pink silk faille strapless dress with a voluminous bow, Platinum by Cartier jewels, and Christian Louboutin pumps.
Taraji P. Henson
Wearing a Vera Wang dress [6], Jimmy Choo sandals and clutch, and Roberto Coin jewelry.
Gal Gadot
Wearing a Mugler dress [7], Christian Louboutin shoes, Tiffany & Co. jewelry, and a Judith Leiber bag.
Salma Hayek
Wearing a custom Gucci dress [8] and Harry Winston jewelry.
Gina Rodriguez
Wearing a Zuhair Murad Couture dress [9], Jimmy Choo heels, a Judith Leiber clutch, and Forevermark jewelry.
Jennifer Garner
Wearing an Atelier Versace gown [10], Versace shoes, and Piaget jewelry.
Kelly Ripa
Wearing a Christian Siriano gown [11] and Fred Leighton jewelry.