<p>In recent years, styles like the naked dress, the sculptural corsetted gown, and the backless dress have taken over as the premier go-to looks for Hollywood stars and fashion royalty alike to sport on the red carpet.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Amid the wave of cultural nostalgia for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/2016-fashion-beauty-trends-old-kylie-jenner-instagram-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016</a> that has hit the Internet as of late, there's no better time to go back in fashion history. Without further ado, join <em>L'OFFICIEL&nbsp;</em>as we look back in time and explore all of the styles and trends that defined red carpet culture in 2016&mdash;and who knows, there might just be a few looks that are making a comeback this season.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Color Block</h2>

Taylor Swift at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Getty Images.

<p>Designers of the era were all in on bold, vibrant hues, and what better way to show off the shades&nbsp;<em>du jour</em> than with color-blocked looks? Though the style is often regarded as a funky, modern look, the labels responsible for the red carpet looks back in 2016 took on the challenge, and thus, the color-blocked celebrity gown was born.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift sported the style in a two-piece look that featured bright magenta and lively orange. The singer polished off her awards season ensemble with a sharp bob and a neutral glam look.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Metallic</h2>

Margot Robbie at the 2016 Academy Awards. Getty Images.

<p>As any pop culture or fashion fiend well knows, metallics have been slowly making their way back into the mainstream over the past few seasons, as exhibited by the runways and red carpets alike. At the 2026 Golden Globes, stars ranging from Kate Hudson to Rhea Seehorn appeared in shimmery, metallic-toned dresses, underscoring the trend's popularity.&nbsp;</p>
<p>10 years ago, gold and silver styles were just as popular. At the 2016 Academy Awards, industry darling Margot Robbie&mdash;who, then, was still two years out from her first Oscars nomination&mdash;arrived in a slinky gold dress by Tom Ford, where she shone next to several other stars sporting metallic dresses, ranging from Daisy Ridley to Isla Fisher.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Voluminous SIlhouettes</h2>

Alicia VIkander at the 2016 Academy Awards. Getty Images.

<p>To be sure, contemporary red carpets are jam-packed with an array of styles, but one that's emerged more and more frequently as of late is the vintage-inspired, ultra-voluminous gown, with labels like Rodarte and Vivienne Westwood paving the way. While today's styles feel more gothic and romantic than anything else, 10 years back, the designers dressing our favorite stars for red carpet appearances offered different takes on dramatic silhouettes.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At the 2016 Academy Awards, Alicia Vikander took to the carpet in a butter yellow Louis Vuitton gown. The dress was complete with a bubble silhouette at the hem, and even more drama was injected into the mix with a striking high-low cut. Plus, the look was polished off with silver detailing on the dress and matching block-heel shoes, to boot.&nbsp;</p>

Jennifer Lawrence at the 2016 Academy Awards. Getty Images.

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