When the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival was in full swing, I couldn’t stop gushing over every celebrity couture gown that walked the red carpet. From day one, the pieces were inspired, show-stopping, and completely original — or lacking in design aesthetic and/or too out there.

The result? Four dresses I absolutely loved, two I didn’t, and one I wasn’t too sure about (at first). While you’re checking out the looks, see if you can guess each gown’s final score before I tell you!

As always, here at CF we keep it positive and these are purely fashion-focused opinions. All the girls are beautiful and we’re not about tearing anyone down. 

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1. Tina Kunakey

Leave it to the French to sport a light, low-cut gown (with minimal accessories) on the red carpet and still look fabulous.

Though this daring and dreamy Giorgio Armani Privé is perfect Cannes wear, it’s Kunakey’s au natural hair that really bowled me over. Her fierce, voluminous curls look stunning; they complement the relaxed, beachy vibes of the Armani gown fantastically. Simple but swanky!

Verdict: Hot.

2. Elsa Hosk

Swedish model Elsa Hosk looked absolutely stunning in a powder blue gown, evoking memories of a different star-studded era (Think: Golden Age of Hollywood). While this Victoria’s Secret angel, who wore a custom Alberta Ferretti gown, may have left her wings at home, a heavenly aura* radiates from the folds of her structured princess gown.

*It’s not all snowflakes and fairy tale glimmer, however, when you look at the gown’s slinky, off-center slit. Regal with a twist!

Verdict: Hot.

3. Kendall Jenner

OMG, was someone playing a mean trick on Kendall? Or did she forget her actual dress, freak out, and wrap the entire contents of a Bed Bath & Beyond sheet set around her body for warmth and protection?