14 Oscars after-party looks celebrities wore that were better than their 2022 red-carpet outfits

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  • Celebrities attended the Oscars on Sunday in everything from glamorous gowns to daring looks.

  • But some stars looked even better at the Vanity Fair after-party held in Beverly Hills.

  • Vanessa Hudgens, Billie Eilish, and Jada Pinkett Smith were some of those celebrities.

Jada Pinkett Smith looked great at the Oscars, but she channeled a goddess at the event's after-party.

Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars (left), and the actress at the after-party (right).
Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2022 Oscars (left), and the actress at the after-party (right).ABC/Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

She ditched her green Jean Paul Gaultier dress, which was covered in ruching and ruffles, for a sleek, sparkle-covered gown that emphasized her natural beauty.

Pinkett Smith also added a sheer cape to make the gold look even more elegant.

Vanessa Hudgens' second black dress was arguably better than her first one.

Vanessa Hudgens at the Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Vanessa Hudgens at the Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Jeff Kravitz/Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Michael Kors custom-made the first look for the actor. It had a floor-length skirt, top-to-bottom sparkles, and daring stomach cutouts.

But it was her second dress that stole the show. The strapless design had sparkles up top, which trickled down into her pleated skirt. The latter was also see-through and showed off her black pumps.

Billie Eilish stunned in a shorter, edgier version of her first red-carpet look.

Billie Eilish at the 2022 Oscars (left), and the musician at the event's after party (right).
Billie Eilish at the 2022 Oscars (left), and the musician at the after-party (right).Kevin Mazur/Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Whereas the Gucci dress Eilish wore to the Oscars arguably overpowered the musician, her after-party look did the opposite.

The black, off-the-shoulder minidress was youthful and edgy, and perfectly matched Eilish's style. It was also still unique thanks to its shapeless design and the thick boots she wore with it.

Tiffany Haddish swapped her green Dolce & Gabbana gown for a brighter design.

Tiffany Haddish at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Tiffany Haddish at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Mike Coppola/Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Though the two dresses were similar — both green, strapless, and covered in sparkles — her after-party look stood out more.

Its vibrant green color was unlike any other seen at the event, and the sheer scarf she wore added a fun spring touch.

Cynthia Erivo wore opposite styles at the award events — and the second was better.

Cynthia Erivo at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Cynthia Erivo at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Karwai Tang/Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Though she looked great in her two outfits, the Louis Vuitton dress she wore at the Oscars had a business casual feel to it.

Her after-party dress, however, was much more fun. Its design had a black halter top and a structured metallic skirt.

Maggie Gyllenhaal probably should have swapped her two looks.

Maggie Gyllenhaal at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Maggie Gyllenhaal at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Mike Coppola/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Gyllenhaal arrived at the after-party in a white bedazzled suit jacket, ankle-length skirt, and metallic shoes. The look would have been perfect for the Oscars.

Instead, she wore a black Schiaparelli gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and gold buttons for the night's first event.

Amy Schumer looked more comfortable in the white dress she wore to Vanity Fair's event.

Amy Schumer at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the comedian at the after party (right).
Amy Schumer at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the comedian at the after-party (right).Kevin Mazur/Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images

She originally walked the Oscars red carpet in a navy Oscar de la Renta dress with a bow design crafted from black fabric and silver sequins.

She looked pretty in the dress but was arguably even more captivating at the after-party. There, she wore a flowing white gown with long sleeves, a V-shaped neckline, straps across its bodice.

Stephanie Beatriz's fashion went from dark to light between the two events.

Stephanie Beatriz at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Stephanie Beatriz at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Daniele Venturelli/Mike Coppola/Getty Images

The "Encanto" star's first dress was a black, single-shoulder gown with criss-cross straps in place of a second sleeve. It was designed by Christian Dior.

She looked stunning, but wowed fans even more at the after-party in a sleeveless, silver gown with a scoop neckline and swirled-bead pattern.

Jessica Chastain looked like a princess at the Oscars — but she transformed into a queen later that night.

Jessica Chastain at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Jessica Chastain at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Jeff Kravitz/Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images

She swapped her orange and purple Gucci gown for another design from the fashion house: a strapless green dress with a metallic wrap that covered its skirt and bodice.

Chastain also let down her updo hairstyle and added an emerald-encrusted necklace.

Haim looked even more chic after the Oscars concluded.

Haim at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the band at the after party (right).
Haim at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the band at the after-party (right).Mike Coppola/John Shearer/Getty Images

They went from glamorous gowns on the Oscars red carpet to after-party outfits that represented their day-to-day styles better.

Este wore a black long-sleeved gown, Alana donned a metallic slip dress with a deep-V neckline, and Danielle sported a black blazer over a bralette and dress pants.

Diane Guerrero ditched her vintage-inspired ball gown for a sparkling minidress with an attached train.

Diane Guerrero at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after party (right).
Diane Guerrero at the 2022 Oscars (left) and the actress at the after-party (right).Mike Coppola/Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Her first outfit of the night, a Caroline Herrera design, looked a bit outdated as a result of its oversized polka dots and matching gloves.

Her second look, however, was much more modern and stood out thanks to its sparkles, short cut, and long train that was attached to the back of its miniskirt.

Renate Reinsve shined brighter at the after-party in a sparkling, sheer dress.

Renate Reinsve at the 2022 Oscars (left) and at the after party (right).
Renate Reinsve at the 2022 Oscars (left) and at the after-party (right).Jeff Kravitz/Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images

The Norwegian actress' second look was a cream-colored minidress made from sheer mesh and silver sparkles. It also had two long strips of fabric — one in front and one in the back — to create the illusion of a skirt.

It perfectly contrasted her Oscars ensemble: a Louis Vuitton dress that was darker and had a loose fit.

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