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Oscars Fashion Rebels: See Which Stars Have Followed Their Own Muse on the Red Carpet Over the Years

Several stars have been a bit rebellious on the red carpet when dressing for the Oscars over the years, and these photos prove just how unique they were.

“The dress had a black tire track down the whole front,” recalled the actress, who thought quickly and paired a simple Gap turtleneck with a Valentino skirt and Armani jacket. “Most people are afraid to step out, to take a chance beyond their established identity,” said Demi, who did just that by styling herself in a bustier, metallic fabric skirt and bicycle shorts trimmed in lace for the 1989 Oscars. “She bought it at a discount store in New York for $30,” says Dave Karger, TCM host and author of 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins.

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