This year has been a revolutionary year for fashion, especially the later half. I attribute the movement of fashionable acceptance to Lady Gaga, the best fashionably improved on the red carpet to Drew Barrymore (you have to admit, she’s at least trying harder) and the celebrity with the best stylists, Amy Adams.

My absolute favorite red carpet dresses from 2009:

Oscars 2009

The Oscars were a hit or miss. Beyonce looked like she was trying too hard, and SJP looked like she was bursting out of her gown. An exceptional few perfected the evening:

Natalie Portman in Rodarte

Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Murhad

Taraji P. Henson in Roberto Cavalli

Golden Globes

Eva Mendes blew everyone out of the water with her gorgeous selection!

Eva Mendes in Dior

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab

Emmys

I was disappointed with this year’s choices. I think the show stoppers were definitely Blake Lively and Sandra Oh.

Blake Lively in Versace

Sandra Oh in Marchesa

Grammys

I was SO dissapointed in this year’s ensembles. Taylor Swift was the only one who looked put-together and picked a dress which complimented her. I like how she was able to pull off the semi Grecian silhouette.

Taylor Swift in Kaufman Franco