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"I'd Like to Thank the Academy ... and Neiman's..."

Ever dreamed of being a leading lady? Better yet - ever dreamed of wearing a leading lady's clothes??? Check out these threads that borrow from this year's Oscar-nominated roles.(Just make sure no one's around when you give your intimate performances for the dog and bathroom mirror.)

BEST ACTRESS: Changeling, Angelina Jolie

Playing grieving mother, Christine Collins, Jolie's wardrobe consists of the fashionable zeitgeist of the late 20s. You can cop her style with these opulent items! Candra Mary Jane Shoes by Sofft, $99.90, Zappos.com; Long Fox-trimmed Coat, $444.99, Bloomingdale's and ADI Designs Soft Felt Bucket Hat, $27.19, Target.



BEST ACTRESS: Doubt, Meryl Streep


Color? She has nun. ;) If you want to be taken seriously, especially by a school full of children and a strange priest, you better not show your sunny side - at least according to Meryl's sober character Sister Aloysius Beauvier. Try her strict palette: Anne Klein Cashmere Sweater, $58.50, Dillard's; Talbot's High Twist Wool Pleated Bodice Sheath, $159.




BEST ACTRESS: The Reader, Kate Winslet

This complicated, morally ambiguous love story makes a Danielle Steel plot seem as wholesome and easy as Leave it to Beaver. The only simple thing in this flick is Kate's straightforward wrap dress, get her look with this blue floral Tocca dress, $139.99 at Bluefly.com.



BEST ACTRESS: Frozen River, Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo plays a down-on-her-luck (and love) mom who has to support her twin sons after her horrible husband takes off with everything. Want her no-nonsense look? Try this LL Bean Tuckerman's Jacket, $189 - it's sporty and will last forever.



BEST ACTRESS: Rachel Getting Married, Anne Hathaway


Steal her seriously somber look with this cashmere Max Mara Wrap Cardigan, $765, Sak's; and a faux gold pendant from Cache, $88