Ariana DeBose, Tracee Ellis Ross, and More Celebrities Wearing Red at the Oscars

Wearing red on the red carpet was once considered risqué, but the 2022 Oscars proved that celebs are warming up to the idea. Perhaps it's because scarlet is one of spring's biggest color trends, so it should come as no surprise that it made several noteworthy appearances on the Oscars red carpet. From Tracee Ellis Ross's drop-waist Carolina Herrera ball gown to Ariana DeBose's custom Valentino pant suit (completed by a matching piece that was part shawl, part train), the fiery hue was an undeniably popular choice for fashionistas and Oscar winners alike. Other celebrities who embraced the red trend included Jennifer Garner, who channeled minimalist elegance in an off-shoulder Brandon Maxwell column dress; Amy Forsyth, who stepped out in a high slit, ruffled Marchesa princess gown; Rosie Perez, who opted for a halter top Christian Siriano draped dress with a sheer train; and Molly Sims, who wore a voluminous ball gown featuring an exaggerated ruffle neckline and accessorized with a sparkly red clutch. "Shang-Chi" star Simu Liu represented the men in a dapper red suit finished with gold buttons and a black bow tie. Red was also a recent favorite on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet, with stars like Selena Gomez and Issa Rae wearing the intense hue. Keep reading to review all the 2022 Oscar attendees who are helping to make the color a spring mainstay.