Two decades ago, chiffon, satin, ruching and bright patterns were all the craze on the red carpet and it was evident at the 2005 SAG Awards with stars like Kate Winslet dressed to impress.

From chiffon and satin gowns to halter necklines and bold embellishments, the 2005 SAG Awards‘ fashion has proven to be a time capsule of its era. 

It was clear as stars showed up to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in ensembles that embodied the early aughts. For instance, Kate Winslet arrived in a turquoise satin gown featuring a ruched bodice, hoping to take home Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. (Hillary Swank won for Million Dollar Baby.)

Meanwhile, Eva Longoria—who took home the trophy for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series alongside her Desperate Housewives costars—attended in a strapless satin eggplant-purple gown that was completed with a chiffon hemline that was embroidered with sequined florals. 

Her onscreen husband Ricardo Antonio Chavira arrived in an all-black ensemble, wearing a satin button-up shirt. And Jason Bateman wore a boxy black suit and loose-fitting pants, a typical look for the time but now appears more untailored rather than intentional.

As for the most memorable look of the evening? Unsurprisingly, Sarah Jessica Parker made a fashion statement with her high-low strapless Christian Lacroix mini-dress that featured black and white polka dots, which she accessorized with a black choker and red satin heels. 

Although the Sex and the City

“Carrie was a much more courageous dresser than I am,” Sarah told Vogue in February 2022. “She has a much more fevered relationship with fashion and much more indulgent. I’m much more of an observer. Occasionally, I get to dip in and participate.”

But she admitted. “I wouldn’t have been so brave.”

As we await for stars like Ariana Grande, Colman Domingo and Zoe Saldaña to dazzle at the 2025 SAG Awards Feb. 23, take a time machine back 20 years and see the most memorable looks from the red carpet.

Kate Winslet

The Titanic actress was eternal sunshine in her dazzling blue satin gown.

Sarah Jessica Parker

And just like that, the Sex and the City star made a major fashion statement in a black and white Christian Lacroix polka-dotted dress.

Kristin Chenoweth

After arriving in her green and orange floral chiffon halterneck gown, the Wicked actress was definitely ready to spend one short day in the Emerald City.

Eva Longoria

The Desperate Housewives star was channeling Wisteria Lane with her purple gown embellished with sequined florals.

Mena Suvari

The actress proved she was an American beauty in her pastel yellow chiffon dress, which featured sequined embroidery and a ruched hemline.

Rosario Dawson

The Rent actress was unstoppable in her elegant salmon-pink dress featuring a ruched bust and gold accessories.

Sandra Oh

It was a code green for the Grey’s Anatomy alum, who arrived in an olive v-neckline monochrome gown embellished with an organza bow tied to the side.

Ricardo Chavira

The Desperate Housewives actor kept his look lowkey, opting for an all-black ensemble for the evening.

Charlize Theron

It was business in the front and party in the back for the Mad Max: Fury Road actress, who arrived in a simple black monochrome Dior gown in the front that included beaded straps in the back featuring beaded tassels and shining gems.

Kyra Sedgwick

The Closer actress wore a one-shoulder multi-colored chiffon gown, accessorized with a hot pink clutch and gold dangling earrings.

Source: www.eonline.com