Best red-carpet gowns of 2007

(InStyle) -- Metals were hot, fabrics were extravagant, and Hollywood's most glamorous women were regal and breathtaking on the red carpet in 2007..

Celebs opted for dresses that reflected their spirits: Reese Witherspoon chose a classic and elegant strapless Nina Ricci for the Academy Awards; Jennifer Lopez wore a sexy deep-V, cut-out Versace to an event with Donatella Versace; and Halle Berry sparkled in a luxurious gold number from Elie Saab.

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