Selena Gomez Shines Brighter Than Ever in a Custom Ralph Lauren Dress at the 2025 Oscars

The star adds yet another divine look to her style file.

selena gomez on the 2025 oscars red carpet
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As Selena Gomez evolves further into her oh-so refined style era, the actress continues to deliver sophisticated red carpet fashion—unsurprisingly including her 2025 Oscars red carpet dress.

The star arrived at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on March 2 wearing a custom Ralph Lauren dress inspired by the iconic Academy Award-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren. Her goddess-esque gown, styled by Erin Walsh, revealed a shimmering layer of 16,000 crystals, an off-the-shoulder neckline, and a sculpted bodice. Gomez tells Marie Claire that her dress is so heavy that her fiancé Benny Blanco had to help her move across the carpet.

Selena Gomez on the 2025 Oscars red carpet

Selena Gomez sparkles in custom Ralph Lauren on the Oscars 2025 red carpet.

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While Gomez’s dazzling engagement ring certainly turned heads, her bold Bulgari diamond necklace and matching set of drop earrings also glimmered in the spotlight.

The Rare Beauty founder paired her gorgeous getup with a radiant glam look. She opted for light brown eyeshadow, warm pink blush, and a swipe of nude lipgloss. To finish things off, she whipped her hair into a polished bob.

Selena Gomez at the 2025 Oscars

A closer look at Selena Gomez's glittering gown.

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Although this moment marks Gomez’s Academy Awards debut—as a guest and a presenter—she’s attended her fair share of Vanity Fair Oscar Parties. She last appeared at the annual soirée in 2016, where she wore a scintillating Louis Vuitton dress. Drenched in silver sequins and sprinkled with grommets, the figure-hugging number had undeniably edgy appeal.

Selena Gomez at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Nearly a decade ago, Gomez dazzled in Louis Vuitton at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Nowadays, Gomez’s style sings a softer tune. Last week at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, she channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a custom Celine gown. Styled by Walsh, the midnight blue masterpiece boasted an off-the-shoulder neckline, a flattering bodice, and a thigh-high slit. Gomez’s dress paired nicely alongside her Comedy Ensemble trophy, which she received for her role in Only Murders in the Building.

Selena Gomez at the 2025 SAG Awards

Gomez proudly clutched her SAG award while wearing a custom Celine dress.

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While Gomez continues to champion a prim and proper attitude, we can certainly expect to see plenty of Jackie-Kennedy-coded styles down the line. Awards season might be coming to a close, but the actress’s newfound passion for ladylike dressing is just heating up.

Lauren Tappan
Fashion Editor

Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she covers trend forecasting and shopping stories, highlighting runway-inspired styles and a blend of emerging and established brands. Prior to joining Marie Claire, she worked as a freelance editor for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, specializing in e-commerce content and curating seasonal trend reports. Earlier in her career, she worked at Town & Country, developing a strong portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.

Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in journalism from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn, she served as editor-in-chief of The Walk, the university's fashion magazine, and completed internships at Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.