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She has a very good chance of scoring a coveted gold statuette at this weekend's Oscars after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Les Miserables.
And it seems that Anne Hathaway is getting into the spirit of all that glitters is gold early.
The 30-year-old star slipped into a stunning metallic Gucci minidress as she attended the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night.

All that glitters: Anne Hathaway slipped into a stunning metallic Gucci minidress as she attended the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night

The actress looked incredibly leggy in the attire which featured pretty cut-out detailing at the chest.
Anne continued with the glitzy theme by paring her ensemble with bejwelled gold heels and accessorising with Kwiat diamond bangles on her wrist.
The Catwoman star, who famously chopped her hair for her role as Fantine in her Oscar-nominated film, slicked her brunette tresses to the side.

Leggy lady: The actress looked incredibly leggy in the attire which featured subtle cut-out detailing at the chest

Styling: The Catwoman star, who famously chopped her hair for her role as Fantine in her Oscar-nominated film, slicked her brunette tresses to the side

With a clear nod to vintage Hollywood glamour, the actress applied heavy smokey eyeshadow on her eyelids as well as lashings of mascara and eyeliner in a wing-tipped style.
Completing her look was an application of chocolate lipstick, which complemented her overall appearance.
The glitzy gala was an event to celebrate costume design.

Flawless: With a clear nod to vintage Hollywood glamour, the actress applied heavy smokey eyeshadow on her eyelids as well as lashings of mascara and eyeliner in a wing-tipped style

Pals: Anne posed with new father Steve Martin inside the event held at the Beverly Hilton

And actresses Amy Poehler and Ginnifer Goodwin also both experimented with their style as they attended the awards.
The two actresses opted for two very different dramatic ensembles as they too walked the red-carpet with Anne.
Amy went for a quirky black Prada satin number complete with cape-style feature around the shoulders.

Lighting up the room: Anne's gown even glistened as she sat inside the awards for dinner

Supportive: Inside the event Anne posed with Costume Designer Paco Delgado

Long and short of it: Actresses Ginnifer Goodwin and Amy Poehler opted for dramatic designs

Funnywomen: Amy posed with Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig inside

The Parks and Recreation star displayed her curves in the figure-hugging ensemble, which she paired with black platform heels and a pair of standout semi-precious stone earrings.
Meanwhile, Ginnifer wore a dramatic floor-length red sateen gown featuring tiny cap sleeves and sheer panelling at the hem of the skirt.
The 34-year-old He's Just Not That Into You star let her dress do the talking by simply carrying a matching clutch.
GInnifer walked the red-carpet with her boyfriend and Once Upon A Time co-star Josh Dallas, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo.

Date night: Ginnifer brought along her boyfriend and Once Upon A Time co-star Josh Dallas as her date

Taking a walk on the wild side: Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph also attended the event after news recently emerged that she is reportedly pregnant with her fourth child with writer and director Paul Thomas Andersen

Close knit: The actress also posed with Amy and Kristen

Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph also attended the event after news emerged that she is reportedly pregnant with her fourth child with writer and director Paul Thomas Andersen.
The Saturday Night Live alum attempted to hide any sign of a baby bump by slipping on a billowing animal print kaftan.
The 40-year-old actress was joined by her Bridesmaids co-star Kristen Wiig, who looked fashion forward in a white, almost Sixties-style shift.

All wrapped up: Meanwhile, Lily Collins made a dramatic entrance in a monochrome plunging floor length gown

Stunning: The daughter of Grammy Award winning singer Phil, was all wrapped up in the sexy ensemble, which featured a giant white bow at the back

Showing off her recently dyed red hair, the fashion forward funnywoman accessorised with a chic tan and pink clutch and a pair of sand-coloured suede heels with strap feature.
This time without her boyfriend, Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti, the star posed with Saturday Night Live fellow alumni Maya and Amy inside the event.
Meanwhile, Lily Collins made a dramatic entrance in a monochrome plunging floor length gown.

White hot: Kristen looked fashion forward in a white, almost Sixties-style shift

Dazzling: British star Cat Deeley also opted for metallic accents in her clinging full-length nude long sleeve gown

Presenter: The British star presented one of the awards at the event

Perfection in purple: Famke Janssen showed off her curves in strapless purple

Racy: Madeline Stowe went for a racy look in her black leather and velvet corseted gown

Strike a pose: The actress was confident in her daring gown as she posed for the cameras

The daughter of Grammy Award winning singer Phil, was all wrapped up in the sexy ensemble, which featured a giant white bow at the back.
Lily went for old Hollywood-style waves in her hair and was ever the vixen with matching red nails and lipstick.
British star Cat Deeley also opted for metallic accents in her clinging full length long sleeve nude gown.

Full circle: Actress Christa B. Allen made a dramatic entrance in her gold gown

Costume-style: The Revenge actress's attire was made out of beautiful gold Japanese printed fabric

Mad style: Mad Men star Jon Hamm and his longterm girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt struck a stylish pair

The figure-hugging attire featured a heavily embellished sheath over the flesh-coloured material.
The blonde So You Think You Can Dance host wore her flaxen tresses out in a poker-straight style and carried a simple silver clutch.
Steve Martin, who just announced that he became a father for the first time at the age of 67, made his first red-carpet appearance since sharing his happy news.
The Parenthood star grinned from ear-to-ear as he posed with Anne inside the awards.

Showing some skin: Fellow Revenge starlet Ashley Madekwe displayed her abs in a two piece floral ensemble

Beautiful in black: Actress Meredith Monroe and presenter Salli Richardson-Whitfield both wore black for their evening out

Anne has less than a week before she finds out if she will take home the coveted golden statue at the Oscars next Sunday.
She's up against Amy Adams, Sally Field, Helen Hunt and Jacki Weaver, for the Best Supporting Actress gong where she was nominated for her role as Fantine in Les Misrables.
If she wins this award she will have taken home every prestigious honour going, thereby sealing her status as one of Hollywood's finest actresses.

Industry bigwigs: Steve hobnobbed with Paramount Pictures Chairman/CEO Brad Grey at the event

At the Costume Designer Guild Awards on Tuesday night, SNL stars Maya, Amy and Kristen were there to see producer, writer, comedian and creator of SNL, Lorne Michaels, receive the Distinguished Collaborator Award.
Honorary Career Achievement Awards were presented to costume designers Judianna Makovsky and Eduardo Castro for their outstanding work in film and television.
This years Spotlight Award was presented to Oscar-nominated Anne.

Exciting night: Costume Designer Jill Ohanneson and actor Gabriel Mann pose in the foyer at the event

Dressing the part: Costume Designer Julie Vogel showed off her fashion flair

Black and gold: Nashville star Connie Britton looked gorgeous in clinging black and gold as she presented an award

Round of applause: Shirley MacLaine was seen clapping enthusiastically in the audience