Emmy Awards 2025: The Best and The Worst Red Carpet Fashion

Like many award shows we love (and sometimes love to hate), the Emmy Awards 2025 brought plenty of bold statements, jewel-toned gowns, and head-turning best-dressed moments. More surprising, however, were the number of daring open necklines and the abundance of Armani Privé designs gracing the red carpet—at least five gowns, likely in homage to the late Giorgio Armani, who passed away on September 4.

And while the event included a few sweeps and surprises, it was of course the unique looks that got everyone talking. Let’s dive into the best and worst looks from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet.

Cristin Milioti in Danielle Frankel

This gown combines everything you want to see at an awards show. Gorgeous jewel tone, gorgeous silhouette, beautiful unique neckline. I love everything about Cristin Miloti’s look including her hair. I don’t know who Danielle Frankel is – I looked her up and she is a bridal designer in NY – but I have to say she definitely crafted a winner (and Miloti won an Emmy, too!) 

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Aimee Lou Wood in McQueen

I’m not sure what I love about this dress – I guess it’s the way it fits her. She looks great! 

Angela Bassett in Yara Shoemaker

This actress almost never has a bad fashion moment and this is no exception.

Jean Smart

In a night of open necklines, this was refreshing. (Unfortunately, Parker Posey didn’t do it as well.) I think she looks utterly divine. 

Julianne Nicholson in Prabal Gurung

 

Jenny Slate in Rosie Assoulin

Not sure what you all think, but I actually really liked this. 

Catherine Zeta-Jones

There was way too much black on the red carpet but I appreciated this unique seashell-shaped neckline. 

Sydney Sweeney in Oscar de la Renta
Jackie Tohn in Marmar Halim

Perfect example of wearing the dress (and the dress not wearing her!) 

Lauren Graham in Akris, Alexis Bledel in Marmar Halim

In one of the highlights of the evening, Lorelai and Rory reunited in honor of the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls to present an award for best writing.

Katherine LaNasa in Jason Wu 

 

Armani Prive 

No shortage of Armani Prive at this year’s awards ceremony, most of it in muted tones like black, white and silver. 

Leslie Bibb in Armani Prive
Molly Gordon in Armani
Kristen Bell in Armani Prive
Keri Russell in Armani Prive
Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive

 

Prada 

Prada also had its fair share of red carpet moments, worn by celebs like Leighton Meester and Scarlett Johansson. 

Scarlett Johansson in Prada
Leighton Meester in Prada
Sarah Paulson in Prada

Not a super fan of this one, but hey, it’s Prada! 

Ruth Negga in Prada

 

More Décolletage

Bare shoulders and open necklaces were all the rage at this year’s Emmys, even if sometimes the dresses themselves left something to be desired. 

Uzo Aduba in Safiyaa
Lisa Ann Walter in Christian Siriano
Brittany Snow in Wiederhoeft
Chloe Sevigny in Saint Laurent
Jennifer Coolidge in Christian Siriano
Sheryl Lee Ralph in Diane von Furstenberg
Meghann Fahy in Valentino

 

Worst Dressed 

Parker Posey in Valentino

Perhaps she should have asked Jean Smart for advice when she decided to wear sleeves. And here I thought I was a fan of Valentino…

Jenna Ortega in Givenchy

I guess I understand what Jenna Ortega was going for, but…this is a big NO. 

Abby Elliot in Honor

Look, I don’ t hate it. But this isn’t Little House on the Prairie. 

Which looks did you love…and HATE? 

– Simona Shemer 

Photos: EOnline, People.com, Red Carpet Fashion Awards, Elle

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Red carpet fashion at its finest! Explore the best and worst looks from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025, including a stunning Armani Privé tribute. #Emmys2025 #RedCarpetStyle The #Emmys2025 red carpet brought jaw-dropping gowns, bold statements & a touching Armani Privé tribute. See the best & worst looks

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