Melissa McCarthy, Amy Poehler and more women rock pants on Oscars red carpet

By Jacqueline Laurean Yates

We usually see a flood of big ball gowns and vibrant dresses on the red carpet, but for the 2019 Oscars, women showed up pretty pantsuits.

Scroll down to see all the ladies who turned heads in some of the chicest suits of the night.

Melissa McCarthy

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Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Oscars, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

McCarthy stepped out in style with this black and white look topped with an amazing cape.

Awkwafina

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Awkwafina arrives at the Oscars, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Awkwafina dazzled in this shimmery two-piece pantsuit.

Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler wears @albertaferretti. See more from the #Oscars: https://t.co/hK98C9AOwn pic.twitter.com/MGTDFB0BBa

— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) February 24, 2019

Poehler looks chic and sophisticated in her black-on-black look.

Diane Warren

Warren demands attention in her crisp white ensemble.

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Diane Warren attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards, Feb. 24, 2019 in Hollywood, Calif.

Elise Fisher

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Elsie Fisher arrives at the Oscars, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Fisher is giving cool-girl vibes with this three-piece pantsuit.