Nominations: 14 nominations, including Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Picture and Best Costume Design.

Set in contemporary Los Angeles, Damian Chazelle’s soaring ode to Old Hollywood has captivated audiences and critics everywhere as they watch Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling dance and sing across movie screens.

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Like the movie, the key is to look for a dress that’s a seemingly throwback to retro-inspired styles, without sacrificing modernity and comfort.

Nomination: Best Costume Design.

Following on her massively successful Harry Potter franchise, the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them series unfolds in the streets of New York in the ‘20s.

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While the cloche hat may be a tough accessory to pull off, the beret can help add a quirkily fun touch to an otherwise simple look.

Nomination: Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Based on a true story, Loving follows the story of how an interracial couple fights the powers that be with courage and commitment to prove that love wins all.

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Inspired by the midi-length dresses and dusty hues that the lead actress Ruth Negga’s wears in the film, a modern way to wear the prim dress style is to include playful details such as cut-outs and romantic ruffles.

Nominations: Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay).

As America pushed to lead the space race, this inspirational film tells the story of the tribulations and achievements that women of colour faced while in service to their nation.

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Pair your cigarette pants with ballet flats and a cropped top for a fun way to wear the ‘60s.

Nomination: Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Thoroughly gripping with its stellar cast of actors and a plot filled with twists at every turn, this French movie is widely believed to be La La Land’s biggest competition.

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Take a leaf from Isabelle Huppert’s wardrobe, which is a masterclass of mixing classics in a way that is c’est chic, and throw this beige kaftan over a boring work outfit.

Nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Costume Design, Best Music (Original Score).

Natalie Portman’s return to form is accompanied by an outstandingly chic costume rack.

It has been reported that Chanel was so impressed with the film’s recreation of the pink suit that Jackie Onassis wore on the fateful day her husband was assassinated, that the fashion house agreed to create the original buttons and trims for the movie to use.

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A bright red jacket with gold hardware is a nod to the jacket that Natalie Portman wears in the film.

Nomination: Best Costume Design.

Admittedly, the movie’s buzz got drowned out by the news that its leading male Brad Pitt was served his divorce papers by ex-wife Angelina Jolie. While critics gave the movie a decent rating, it got its Oscar nod thanks to the detailed costumes created for Brad and his co-star, Marion Cotillard.

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As the movie opens in Casablanca, Cotillard dons an enviable wardrobe of chic separates that keep her cool in the heat. Channel her summer-ready style with a straw hat and a flowing shirt-dress.

Nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Costume Design.

Proving once again that she is a chameleon, Meryl Streep disappears into the gilded world of Florence Foster Jenkins, and tells the melancholic true story of this socialite’s dreams to be a renowned opera singer.

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While the movie is often set in the opulence of Mrs. Jenkins’ New York apartment, channel a tinge of the baroque-inspired rooms by adding these glitzy shoe clips to a simple pair of white sneakers.

We wished Amy Adams wasn’t snubbed in the list of nominations, given that she gave a compelling performance in Tom Ford’s psychological thriller.

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Often seen in prim blouses with tight skirts and vampishly high heels, channel Amy’s character by starting with a slinky blouse and finishing with burgundy lipstick.