STYLE / FASHION : Will the nominees please report to The Dressing Room

Deciding what to wear on Oscar night isn’t easy. If it were up to us, we’d like to see the following contenders choose scene-stealing gowns like these.

SUSAN SARANDON

Best Actress, “Dead Man Walking”

1996 Chanel Haute Couture gown of silk crepe and chantilly lace over organza cardigan with chantilly lace and ruffles.

SHARON STONE

Best Actress, “Casino”

1946 Jean Louis duchess satin gown and matching gloves worn by Rita Hayworth in the film “Gilda.”

KATE WINSLET

Best Supporting Actress, “Sense and Sensibility”

1996 Valentino Couture embroidered silk chiffon dress with underskirt of white and green faux pearls.

EMMA THOMPSON

Best Actress, “Sense and Sensibility”

1955 Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior velvet column dress with duchess satin sash.

ELISABETH SHUE

Best Actress, “Leaving Las Vegas”

1996 Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace silk knit gown with faux diamonds.

Babe

Best Picture, “Babe”

Shades by Oliver Peoples

MIRA SORVINO

Best Supporting Actress, “Mighty Aphrodite”

1938 Madame Gres Grecian-style silk knit gown.

* Costume research by Barbara Tfank