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Best of the Red Carpet at the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards (PHOTOS)

From Amy Poehler to Kerry Washington, the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night attracted a motley crew. See the highlights from the red carpet.

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From Amy Poehler to Kerry Washington, the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night attracted a motley crew. See the highlights from the red carpet.

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The Silver Linings Playbook actress ( and Best Lead actress) nominee stunned in a short black cutout dress by Lanvin from Spring/ Summer 2013 with a Bottega Veneta bag and Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

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Washington looked stunning in a green Giambattista Valli Haute Couture floral dress and gold braided Bottega Veneta clutch.

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Poehler looked professional in a navy dress by David Meister and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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The evening's host arrived in a green tuxedo jacket with a boutonnière that evoked a high school prom.

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Nominated for Best Actor for his role in Silver Linings Playbook, Cooper arrived in a grey three-piece suit.

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Nominated for Best Actress for her role in Smashed, Winstead wore a blue Emilio Pucci wool long-sleeve printed dress with shoulder cut-outs.  

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The Beasts of Southern Wild actress, nominated for Best Female Lead, arrived on the red carpet in a signature princess ballgown and a bag in the shape of a teddy bear.

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The performance artist's documentary, The Artist Is Present, was nominated for Best Documentary.

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In a shocking twist, Harden arrived in a white jacket, black top and a pair of what shorts with the words "Carpe" written on one side.

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The Breaking Bad star looked dapper in a simple grey suit.

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Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sound of My Voice, Marling wore a white lace dress with yellow underpinnings.

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The Newsroom star dressed down in a pair of black pants and a Chanel jacket.

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Dern opted for a daring look with a see-thru dress and blue bra.

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The director wore a dark blue top and matching pants with black sling back heels.

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Page looked similarly dark in a blue and black blouse and pants.

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The actress wore an ivory-colored short dress with bell sleeves and a black leather belt.

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Jones looked cheerful (and colorful) in a blue and green dress with bright green heels.

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Willis and his wife, actress Emma Hemming, arrived all in black.

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Hunt, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Sessions, kept it simple in a black suit and white top.

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Plaza looked cute in a cream-colored strapless dress with embellishments and bright orange heels.

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McConaughey, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Magic Mike, attended with his wife Camilla Alves, who was a vision in hot pink Escada and Brian Atwood pumps.

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Renner wore a black skinny tie and vest under his suit.

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The actress looked chic in a green and white striped Dolce & Gabbana dress, Fendi clutch and Piaget jewels.

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