The three-and-a-half-hour broadcast may have been enough for most of us, but the nominees, winners and other stars were just getting started once the telecast wrapped.
The celebrities glammed up for round two and headed out to the Vanity Fair after-party in brand-new — and equally gorgeous! —gowns.
Best actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence stuck to black, but brought out some skin for the after-party.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Jennifer Lawrence attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Getty Images
Chrissy Teigen chose a darker dress for her second take, but it equally flattered her ever-growing baby bump.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Model Chrissy Teigen attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Getty Images
Best actress winner Brie Larson wowed first with her performance in "Room," second with her beautiful blue gown, and third with her after-party dress, which perfectly complemented her new, well-deserved statue.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Brie Larson attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Getty Images
Alicia Vikander stood out for her role in "The Danish Girl," so much so that she secured herself the best supporting actress Oscar. She made an equally striking impression in her bright yellow frock on the red carpet, followed by her shimmery black dress at the after-party.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Alicia Vikande attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty Images / EPA
Sofia Vergara kept the sweetheart neckline but opted for a lighter, slimmer dress to stun other Vanity Fair party attendees.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Sofia Vergara attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty Images
Olivia Wilde went from one classic color to another, transitioning to a red dress after stunning in white at the ceremony.
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Black was the color of the night for Mindy Kaling, who rocked an up-do for the ceremony and let her hair loose for the after-party.
Mindy Kaling arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)AP
Olivia Munn opted for two very different dresses, proving that she can wear just about everything. Her off-the-shoulder orange frock dazzled just as much as her glitter-covered gown with a high slit.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Olivia Munn attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Getty Images
White was consistent through Kerry Washington's two gowns, but she swapped a high slit for a plunging neckline as she made her way to the after-party.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Kerry Washington attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Getty Images
Tina Fey, whose tipsy presentation of best production design earned laughs onstage, stuck to jewel tones throughout the night, choosing purple and deep maroon gowns.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Actress Tina Fey attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Getty Images
Power couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel looked great — as always — in top notch frocks at the after-party.
Jessica Alba wowed in a white jumpsuit once she left the Dolby Theater.
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A very pregnant Anne Hathaway showed off her baby bump and beautiful skin tone in shimmery style.
Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California February 28, 2016. REUTERS/Danny MoloshokDANNY MOLOSHOK / Reuters
Everyone's favorite new couple rocked the after-party, with Shelton in a classic jacket-and-jeans combination and Stefani in a stunning mostly-sheer orange gown. To be honest, though, these two would have rocked the after-party no matter what they were wearing.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Recording artists Gwen Stefani (L) and Blake Shelton attend the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 28, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images
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