Brie Larson and Alicia Vikander shine in colourful gowns on the Academy Awards red carpet (2)

Alicia Vikander looked stunning on the Academy Awards red carpet in Hollywood on Sunday

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The first time nominee is already a red carpet pro, and easily pulled off the unusual puffball frock, which revealed her perspex-heeled silver sandals underneath.

Alicia, 27, also sported dazzling silver drop earrings and pulled her light brunette tresses into a half-updo, finishing off her look with a little smoky eye make-up and pink lips.

Speaking to Ryan Seacrest about her nomination, the actress said: 'I’m at the Oscars – crazy! I’m like, just being here, I have like butterflies in my tummy. I do feel like being here is pretty extraordinary.'