Is this a safe place to say the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party looks often outshine the actual dresses worn to the Academy Awards? Well, we’re going to say it anyway.
Perhaps it’s the less restrictive dress code or that the party itself feels like one giant exhale after grueling months of campaigning in sophisticated suits and gowns that say, “I am worthy of such esteem.” Once those final gold men are doled out, it’s finally time to return the million-dollar jewelry pieces to security and slip into something that says, “I won! Let’s do shots!” or “I lost, but I’m still the chicest person in this room.” Or even, “I wasn’t invited to the ceremony, but I’m too culturally relevant to keep off this guest list.”
Earlier yesterday evening we saw Jessie Buckley take home the award for best actress in a Chanel gown reminiscent of Grace Kelly. But what did she wear to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party? And what about best supporting actress nominee Teyana Taylor, who dominated every single red carpet this awards season before arriving at the Oscars in a feathery custom look also by Chanel? Surely she saved the best for last, and we can’t wait to see her show up to the VF red carpet.
Here’s all the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party looks you need to see.