By Antoinette Bueno
10:07 AM PST, December 13, 2012
From Gwyneth Paltrow's now legendary white Tom Ford cape at this year's Oscars, to Kate Middleton's amazing teal Jenny Packham dress fit for a princess, 2012 was full of amazingly memorable gowns. Check out the top 12!
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The Year's Most Dazzling Dresses

From Gwyneth Paltrow's now legendary white Tom Ford cape at this year's Oscars, to Kate Middleton's amazing teal Jenny Packham dress fit for a princess, 2012 was full of amazingly memorable gowns. Check out the top 12!
Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence announced herself as a major fashion force in this show-stopping gold Prabal Gurung gown at The Hunger Games premiere in Los Angeles, and her sense of style is only getting stronger -- the 22-year-old superstar is now the new face of Miss Dior.
Sofia Vergara

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Though it was Sofia Vergara's Emmy Awards wardrobe malfunction that grabbed the most headlines, it was actually her stunning deep blue Vera Wang gown at the Golden Globes that will be remembered as one of the best gowns of 2012.
Kristen Stewart
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Kristen Stewart marked the end of an era at the last Twilight premiere ever in Los Angeles, pulling off her most controversial look so far -- this nude, sheer Zuhair Murad gown.
Kate Middleton

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The Duchess of Cambridge wore a beautiful teal Jenny Packham gown at the Our Greatest Team Rises BOA Olympic Concert in London.
Emma Stone

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Emma Stone's quirky yet sophisticated style certainly got her noticed this year -- the 24-year-old star was recognized as Vogue's best dressed woman of 2012. Here she is in an adorable red Lanvin gown at this year's Met Gala.
Gwyneth Paltrow

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Fashion critics went bananas over Gwyneth's simple white Tom Ford gown and cape at this year's Oscars, solidifying the stylish star's place as one of Hollywood's most elite fashionistas.
Michelle Williams

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The always adorable Michelle Williams turned plenty of heads in this quirky coral Louis Vuitton peplum gown at this year's Oscars.
Diane Kruger

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Diane Kruger put everyone at the Cannes Film Festival to shame in this sequined Vivienne Westwood Couture gown.
Carey Mulligan

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Carey Mulligan's custom-made Prada gown at this year's Met Gala, which was intricately adorned with silver and gold scales, was certainly one of the boldest gowns of 2012.
Kate Hudson

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Has a dress ever fit anyone this perfectly? Kate Hudson's amazing physique was highlighted in this gorgeous nude Atelier Versace gown at the Venice Film Festival.
Anne Hathaway
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Love it or hate it, Anne Hathaway's black Tom Ford cape dress and knee-high bondage-style boots at the Les Miserables New York City premiere was certainly one of the most dramatic, talked-about looks of 2012.
Ginnifer Goodwin

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Ginnifer Goodwin's high-fashion style certainly separates her from the rest, and she outdid herself at this year's Emmy Awards, rocking a fiery red Monique Lhuiller gown.