Lest you think it was only the floor-length dresses that stunned at the 68th Cannes Film Festival, we give you some of the best cocktail dress ensembles put together by some of the most style-savvy celebrities for the event’s photocalls.
Prepare yourself for a barrage of enviably chic daytime looks.
1. Emma Stone in Oscar de la Renta
Emma Stone returned to the red carpet at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival for the ‘Irrational Man’ photocall, wearing an Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2015 lace frock with organza ruffles and patent leather degrade Christian Louboutin ‘Pigalle Follies’ pumps on May 15, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
The 26-year-old went for whimsy in this Oscar de la Renta lace and tulle frock that she teamed up with a pair of Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Follies” pumps and Repossi jewelry.
2. Diane Kruger in Dolce & Gabbana
We’re not at all surprised that the 38-year-old has been dubbed the unofficial queen of Cannes.
Diane Kruger attended the ‘Maryland’ photocall at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in a Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2015 mini dress, which featured an embellished rose and vintage-inspired buttons at the sleeves and back, styled with nude Jimmy Choo ‘Minny’ sandals, tousled waves, and a rose-pink lip on May 16, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
Every appearance she makes at the event is something to remember. That includes this beautiful powder blue Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2015 dress she wore with a pair of Jimmy Choo “Minny” nude sandals.
3. Cate Blanchett in Alexander McQueen
Cate Blanchett attended the ‘Carol’ photocall at the Cannes Film Festival in an Alexander McQueen outfit, which despite the visible bra showcased a new direction of femininity on May 17, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
It’s yet another little black dress, but we can’t get enough of this Alexander McQueen ensemble. It is edgy but feminine enough to work well on Cate.
4. Rooney Mara in Alexander McQueen
Rooney Mara attended the ‘Carol’ photocall at the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival, wearing an Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 ivory broderie anglaise dress with the brand’s signature corset belt and Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals, showcasing an ethereal fairytale charm on May 17, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
This white Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2015 frock is perfect for the beautiful spring weather in France. The 30-year-old actress styled it with a pair of Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals.
5. Charlize Theron in Valentino
Charlize Theron attended the ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ photocall at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival in a Valentino Fall 2015 black dress featuring fringe detailing and point d’esprit yoke on May 14, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
This Valentino Fall 2015 might not be the most sensible daytime dress, especially for a Cannes photocall event, but it definitely has its own charm. The leather, lace, and fringe details are all very modern.
6. Rachel Weisz in Floral Dress
Rachel Weisz opted for a modest look in a long-sleeved floral shift dress at the “Youth” photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2015, in Cannes, France (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
The actress went for ’60s mod charm with this glittery floral shift dress teamed with a pair of thick-heeled pumps.
7. Naomi Watts in Peter Pilotto
You can’t help but fall in love with this Peter Pilotto silk chiffon dress. It has a simple silhouette but a structure that borders on whimsical.
Naomi Watts in a Peter Pilotto flame embroidered dress at the “The Sea of Trees” photocall during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2015, in Cannes, France (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
The 46-year-old styled it with a pair of red Jimmy Choo sandals and Anita Ko jewelry.
8. Emily Blunt in Peter Pilotto
Perhaps one of the best photocall looks this year is this one from the Sicario actress.
Emily Blunt made an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the ‘Sicario’ photocall in Cannes, France, wearing a Peter Pilotto Fall 2015 dress, mustard Jimmy Choo ‘Private’ sandals, Jacquie Aiche jewels, and a plump red lip, looking effortlessly elegant and charming on May 19, 2015 (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
The prismatic dress is from the Peter Pilotto Fall 2015 collection. She wore it with a pair of mustard Jimmy Choo “Private” sandals and Jacquie Aiche jewelry.
9. Alba Rohrwacher in Valentino
Alba Rohrwacher wore a black embroidered Valentino Fall 2015 dress with a pair of black studded Valentino ‘Rockstud’ boots for the photocall of ‘Il Racconto Dei Racconti’ at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2015, in Cannes, France (Credit: KIKA / WENN / Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Radoslaw Nawrocki / IPA / ATP / DyD Fotografos)
The Italian actress let out her inner rock chic in this Valentino Fall 2015 shift dress. To take the rock meter up a notch, she wore it with a pair of Valentino “Rockstud” boots.
Aren’t these dresses beautiful? Which outfit was your favorite?