In an above-the-knee black dress at the Rome Film Festival in Oct 2009.

In October 200, Meryl stunned in a scoop neck black gown at the Rome Film Festival.

At the Fantastic Mister Fox premiere in November 2009, Meryl lightened up in a gold frock.

Meryl added a little bit of pattern to the red carpet of the SAG Awards in January 2010, wearing an attention grabbing Balenciaga from the Fall 2009 Collection.

Meryl looked youthful at the Academy Awards Luncheon, in a brown and teal belted frock.

A the premiere of It’s Complicated in December 2009, Meryl wore a belted black frock.

Meryl looked radiant in red at the Los Angeles Premiere of Julie & Julia in July 2009.

At the 35th Deauville American Film Festival Julie & Julia premier in May 2009, wearing a belted, navy number.

At the Critics Choice Awards in January 2010, Meryl opted for a two-toned look.

In February 2009, Meryl hit the Academy Awards in a gorgeous, grey Aberta Ferretti gown and matching Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.