The most daring Oscars red carpet outfits from the past 50 years
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The most daring Oscars red carpet outfits from the past 50 years
For the past 50 years, celebrities have been wearing daring looks to the Academy Awards.
Sometimes the outfits are considered the worst in history, like Björk s swan dress in 2001.
Others are considered the best, like Halle Berry s see-through gown in 2002.
Here s the most daring Oscars look each year for the past 50 years.
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