We Did The Research & These Are The Best Golden Globe Looks Of All Time

On Tuesday, millions of people are leaving Netflix on read for a few hours to watch the first in-person Golden Globe Awards since 2020. And, of course, fashion will make a major comeback as well.

In celebration of this red carpet's return, we're looking back 32 years, from 2021 to 1989, and showing off the best red carpet looks from each — that is, except for 2008, when the Writers Guild of America went on strike and got the whole event canceled, and 2022, when backlash against the Hollywood Foreign Press put the award ceremony on hold. From the white satin gown Audrey Hepburn donned while receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1990 to Saoirse Ronan's #METOO-inspired black Versace gown in 2018, the dresses ahead are all you need to prepare for Tuesday night's festivities.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy our look-back through the best Golden Globe gowns of all time (or at least the last 32 years).

2021

Even virtually, The Crown actress Emerald Fennell delivered a glamorous take on mid-century fashion. Photo: Will Grundy/Getty Images.

2021

Kaley Cuoco looked every bit a princess in this embellished, silver Oscar de la Renta gown.Photo Credit: Brad Goreski.

2020

Though we're sad that red carpets are on permanent pause, at least we got to see Cynthia Erivo in this black-and-white custom Thom Browne gown at the 2020 Golden Globes first. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

2019

Regina King is showing us how to do sequins after New Year's Eve in this custom bubblegum-pink body-con by Alberta Ferretti.

Regina King in custom Alberta Ferretti.Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images.

2018

Hands down, 2018 was Saoirse Ronan's year. Not only did she win her very first Golden Globe for a stunning performance in Lady Bird, but she also shut the red carpet down in this stunning black and silver Atelier Versace gown.

Saoirse Ronan in Atelier Versace.Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images.

2017

Draped in Chanel Couture, Riley Keough might have been new to the Golden Globes in 2017, but she looked anything but out of place on the red carpet.

Riley Keough in Chanel Couture.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

2016

Anyone can do Old Hollywood, but no one, and we mean no one, does it quite like Lady Gaga. With a Marilyn Monroe 'do that rivals Ms. Monroe herself, this off-the-shoulder Versace gown and 10-inch Brian Atwood heels, we find ourselves wondering, is there anything Gaga can't do?

Lady Gaga in Versace.Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images.

2015

Wearing black on the red carpet is hardly groundbreaking, but Amal Clooney has a way of standing out in a crowd, especially when she's donning head-to-toe Dior Haute Couture.

Amal Clooney in Dior Haute Couture.Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage.

2014

For a Golden Globes first-timer, Lupita Nyong'o walked this red carpet like a seasoned pro — or rather, a superhero, in this cape-like gown by Ralph Lauren.

Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

2013

Patchwork has never looked better than it did in 2013 on Zoe Saldana in this Prabal Gurung strapless frock.

Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

2012

We've yet to spot Angelina Jolie looking anything short of fabulous on the red carpet circuit, but this show-stopping Atelier Versace gown is hands down her best.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace.Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage.

2011

Low back! Sequins! Long sleeves! All boxes were checked when Anne Hathaway stepped foot on the red carpet in this Armani Privé gown.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé.Photo: Evan Agostini/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images.

2010

A few showers couldn't stop Cameron Diaz (and that dazzling smile) from showing up her competition in this drapey Alexander McQueen gown.

Cameron Diaz in Alexander McQueen.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.

2009

Admittedly, lavender in January seems more 2018 than 2009, but when it's Olivia Wilde underneath this Reem Acra gown, all bets are off.

Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra.Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

2007

Not that there's anything Queen Bey doesn't look stunning in, but even she outdid herself with this gold, sequined Elie Saab number.

Beyonce Knowles in Elie Saab.Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

2006

Looking back on 2006 style, it hardly seems possible that Keira Knightley's strapless Valentino dress came out of the same year as chunky belts and low-rise cargo pants.

Keira Knightley in Valentino.Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage.

2005

As the mastermind behind Poise magazine (calling all 13 Going on 30 fans!), it comes as no surprise that Jennifer Garner (with the help of this vintage Valentino gown) would beat out any and all competition on the red carpet.

Jennifer Garner in vintage Valentino.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.

2004

While this look might not have garnered very much appreciation back in '04, in 2019, we're tipping our hats to the master of menswear, Diane Keaton, for showing up to the Golden Globes donning a collared white coat, itty bitty sunglasses and sequin boots.

Diane Keaton in Nehru-collared white coat. Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc.

2003

Fact: Kim Cattrall can make anything look sexy — and this red hot Valentino number is no exception.

Kim Cattrall in Valentino. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images.

2002

Only Halle Berry could pull off arguably the hardest color on the red carpet: chocolate brown. Then again, we're still looking for something Halle Berry doesn't look perfect in.

Halle Berry in Valentino.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.

2001

A slip dress to the Golden Globes? Normally we'd say no way, but there's just something about Kate Hudson in Vera Wang that has us tossing normal red carpet rules out the window.

Kate Hudson in Vera Wang.Photo: KMazur/WireImage.

2000

At the height of Sex And The City's prime, it hardly comes as a surprise that fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker, would show up looking fabulous on the red carpet. We only wish she'd give us a hint to what shoes she's wearing underneath this Richard Tyler tulle gown.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Richard Tyler.Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images.

1999

Typically we'd shudder at the thought of a two-piece ensemble on the red carpet, but this Pamela Dennis black-and-white duo on Calista Flockhart has us making a special exception.

Calista Flockhart in Pamela Dennis.Photo: SGranitz/WireImage.

1998

What is it everyone says? Dress for the award you want? That's exactly what Alfre Woodard did in this statuesque bronze gown.

Alfre Woodard in a bronze dress. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.

1997

Courtney Love has had her fair share of fashion faux pas moments. But after seeing her in this navy blue garb, we're reminded that this grunge goddess often cleans up real good.

Courtney Love in a navy blue dress. Photo: Ke.Mazur/WireImage.

1996

It's official: Sharon Stone strutting onto the red carpet in this Vera Wang black and white ensemble (sweater around the shoulders included!) is 2019 #stylegoals.

Sharon Stone in Vera Wang.Photo: Ke.Mazur/WireImage.

1995

We're always keen on a red carpet look that goes against the grain, so naturally, Uma Thurman showing up to the Golden Globes in this classic satin coat instead of a dress has us bowing our hats.

Uma Thurman in a white coat. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

1994

Is it just us, or is Angela Bassett absolutely glowing in this all-black Golden Globes ensemble?

Angela Bassett in a black dress.Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage.

1993

In a sea of little black dresses and sequin shoulder pads, Janine Turner shines in this red, fitted gown.

Janine Turner in a red dress.Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd/WireImage.

1992

She may not have been able to beat Bette Midler for the Golden Globe, but Michelle Pfeiffer was no doubt the best-dressed nominee of the night.

Michelle Pfeiffer in a black gown. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.

1991

Ahh, the skirt suit. It's no surprise this two-piece trend is making a major comeback when you look at Julia Roberts in this navy blue pinstripe style.

Julia Roberts in a navy blue suit. Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage.

1990

Simply put, Audrey Hepburn could do no wrong — a fact proven by this remarkable ensemble.

Audrey Hepburn in a white satin gown. Photo: Ron Galella/WireImage.

1989

The 1989 Golden Globes had some rather interesting fashion moments (it was the ‘80s after all). But this long-sleeved red gown on Hotel star Connie Selleca is just as chic now as it was back then.

Connie Sellecca in a red gown.Photo: Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images.

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Last month, as another year came to a close, I realized that I upped my sartorial game in 2022. While I’ve enjoyed playing dress up for as long as I can remember, in the past year I finally had the courage to try new trends and styles that never would’ve fit into my intensely curated aesthetic of dark colors and classic silhouettes. And it wasn’t a coincidence: At the beginning of 2022, I made a mood board to map out what I wanted my style to look like for the year. It was worth the effort. 

The board served as my personal stylist. Not only did it help fine-tune my fashion DNA and personal style, but it made my usual sartorial morning anxiety calmer. It also assisted my packing process, from a press trip to Finland and a summer in Arizona to my vacations at home in Puerto Rico, not to mention the stressful reality of getting dressed to go to an office after two years working from home. 

Using runway and street style photos, as well as archival images of celebrities and designers as inspiration, I meticulously added each outfit to a Pinterest board that I regularly updated throughout the year. In the vast universe of digital collaging, I was able to tune up my style and expand it at the same time. Take, for example, the many versions of suiting I pinned to my board throughout 2022, which evolved from all-black versions worn with sneakers, to cream monochrome iterations that featured wrap-around and obi belts. Then, there were the multiple black slip dresses I saved, which were styled with sweaters and boots for a comfy, casual vibe to white T-shirts and bright red boots. There were also ensembles that I now see as the beginnings of the bikercore and balletcore trends, both of which I’ve incorporated into my closet as they’ve come to dominate the fashion cycle. 

Since the beginning of the pandemic, conversations around how our personalities, values, and priorities have been impacted by this time have dominated the news cycle. And fashion, one of the tools most of us use to express ourselves, was bound to be one of the areas most affected because, after all, who cares what we look like when the world around us seems to be collapsing? At least that was my thinking in 2020 and 2021, resulting in a dreary time where my relationship with style deteriorated but ultimately drove me to Pinterest in January 2022. 

The mood board changed all of that: I wore a shirt dress with a corset, an all-black suit paired with asymmetrical sandals, a nude slip dress with chunky pearl earrings, a black lace catsuit under a poofy black mini dress, and a white dress shirt with a black tie and red handbag. All of these outfits featured elements that were found in my 2022 mood board, and as I got ready for every work day, events, and night outs, the board was there to remind me of who I wanted to be — and look like — last year. 

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Now, as 2023 hits, a new board is already under way. It includes images of Emily in Paris’ Camille and turtleneck looks worn by Victoria Beckham, as well as plenty of Saint Laurent logo brooches and Indie Sleaze black outfits that are in tune with the trend cycle’s return to the 2010s. While it’s hard to change at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Day, it’s much easier to start with the basics. Or dress the part before we make it there. I’m already excited to look in the fashion rearview mirror come December, but for now, it’s time to dress up. 

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By now your go-to winter coats and puffer jackets are probably hanging over that chair you throw your most-worn items on. We can envision the row of boots lining up by the door, too. We understand. The days are shorter and colder, and everyone is attempting to stay warm at all costs. That's why it's the perfect time to invest in some new cold-weather accessories like winter gloves. After all, going outdoors glove-free is risky business — if you haven't already felt the icy coldness against your hands.

Gloves might seem like trivial add-ons until you're outside in frigid temps for more than a few minutes. And, no we're not talking about those trendy opera gloves that exude main character vibe with their glitter and studs. We're talking about the best gloves — insulated options, sleek yet warm leather gloves, cozy cashmere styles, and more — that'll keep you toasty and put the finishing touch on your out-the-door look.

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Leather Winter Gloves

If you don't like chunky-knit gloves, keep your fingers warm with a pair of chic leather ones. The sleek accessory remains flexible at low temperatures — unlike puffier mittens — whether you need to use your phone or get a card out of your wallet.

Overland Bellis Cashmere-Lined Lambskin Leather Gloves with Fox, $, available at Overland

Tory Burch T Monogram Toggle Gloves, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

J.Crew Italian Leather Touchscreen Gloves, $, available at J.Crew

Soia & Kyo Carmel Leather Gloves, $, available at Revolve

Cashmere Winter Gloves

If you live in milder climes, opt for soft cashmere gloves. These styles are generally made out of thinner material, so they're perfect for comfort rather than bracing -10 weather.

Summersalt The Coziest Cashmere Blend Gloves, $, available at Summersalt

Naadam The Essential Cashmere Gloves, $, available at Naadam

Marni Cashmere Striped Gloves (MARNI), $, available at Uniqlo

Babaton Cuffed Tech Cashmere Gloves, $, available at Aritzia

Insulated Winter Gloves

Do you have a beloved fur baby who you love with your whole heart — even when they make you take them for a walk in the frigid weather? No matter how short or long the walk is, you'll want the warmest winter gloves on hand (literally and figuratively). Thank goodness insulated gloves are here to the rescue.

Lululemon Women's Fleece-Lined Insulated Gloves Tech, $, available at Lululemon

L.L. Bean Women's PrimaLoft Packaway Gloves, $, available at L.L. Bean

The North Face Women’s Apex Insulated Etip™ Gloves, $, available at The North Face

Roxy Women's Jetty Gloves, $, available at Dick's Sporting Goods

Convertible Winter Gloves

Get the best of both worlds with mittens that can easily become fingerless gloves. All of the warmth without sacrificing dexterity — or the option to send a text or two while you wait for the bus.

French Knot Hardwick Convertible Gloves, $, available at Free People

Urban Outfitters Checkered Convertible Glove, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Kate Spade New York Leopard Critter Metallic Pop Top Convertible Mittens, $, available at Nordstrom

Madewell Merino Wool Glove Mittens, $, available at Madewell

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Gloves, $, available at Quince

Overland Bellis Cashmere-Lined Lambskin Leather Gloves, $, available at Overland

By Anthropologie Faux Leather Gloves, $, available at Anthropologie

Peace sign or bunny ears? You decide.

UGG Australia Sheepskin Flip Mitten, $, available at UGG AustraliaPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

Here's a hint: Woof.

Verloop Rothko Touchscreen Gloves, $, available at VerloopPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

Things are getting a little more complex. Look, Mom: two hands!

Autumn Cashmere Angora Tipped Fingerless Gloves, $, available at RevolvePhotographed by Eric Helgas.

Cock-a-doodle-doo, y'all.

Coach Leather Basic Glove, $, available at CoachPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

It's a bird, it's a plane...it's actually just a bird. (An eagle to be exact.)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Charlie Dot Glove, $, available at Marc JacobsPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

We're going with llama for this guy.

Club Monaco Amelia Cable Glove, $, available at Club MonacoPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

This is one frog we'd be okay kissing. Maybe.

Burton Women's Approach Mitt, $, available at BurtonPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

We'd shake this donkey's hand (hoof?) if that were at all possible...

Aldo Eloelia, $, available at AldoPhotographed by Eric Helgas.

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