The world is buzzing with the many surprises that happened at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, the least of which were in the fashion category.
Neil Patrick Harris wowed the crowd with funny monologues Tina Feyand Amy Poehlerand musical numbers in the middle of the program. Nominees like Merritt Weaverwere so shocked at their wins they could barely get two words out…culminating in the best speech of all time! (You’ll have to re-watch Weaver’s speech to understand what I’m talking about.)
Surprises reigned supreme on the program and the fashion category had its share. From Claire Danes‘ cleavage baring Armani to Michelle Dockery‘s color block, here are some of our favorites.
Roaring Red
Bold red comes back to the red carpet…
Carla Gugino in Georges ChakraSarah Paulson in Carolina Herrera New YorkSofia Vergara in Vera WangMorena Baccarin in Alexander McQueen
Emerald Green and Other Jewel Tones
While canary and mustard yellow were the go-to colors of last year’s Emmy Awards, it was emerald green that caught us by surprise, showing up on Mayim Bialik, Anna Chlumsky, and Sarah Hyland. These and other jewel tones (including the roaring red shown above) are the apple of our eye at this year’s awards.
Anna Chlumsky in Badgley MischkaSarah Hyland in CH Carolina HerreraMayim Bialik in Oliver TolentinoAnna Faris in Monique LhuillierAllison Williams in Ralph LaurenTina Fey in Narciso RodriguezMichelle Dockery in PradaJessica Pare in Oscar de la RentaCarrie Underwood in Romona KevezaAlyson Hannigan in MarchesaMelissa Rauch
Black and White
Black and white separately and together sealed its status as a mainstay trend on the red carpet.
Amy Poehler in BaslerJulianna Margulies in Reed KrakoffChristina Hendricks in Christian SirianoLeslie Mann in J. MendelKerry Washington in MarchesaMerritt WeaverElisabeth Moss in Andrew GnMalin Akerman in Marchesa
Besides the black and white blocking and graphic prints, is anyone noticing the new sheer trend where solid bodysuits or short skirts on a gown have a sheer overlay that’s both stylish and sexy?
Here are some other gowns that stood out for those reasons and many more:
The Gowns That Stood Out
Embellishments, crazy patterns, goth looks and more. These girls made the biggest statements on the red carpet at this year’s Emmy Awards with gowns that took our breath away, for better or worse.
Kristen ConnollyJessica Lange in EscadaConnie Britton in Naeem KhanZooey Deschanel in J. MendelAubrey Plaza in Marios SchwabLaura Dern in Naeem KhanJulianne Hough in Jenny PackhamLinda Cardellini in Donna Karan AtelierJulie Bowen in Zac PosenKate Mara in J. MendelJulie Louis-Dreyfus in Monique LhuillierJanuary Jones in GivenchyLena Headey in Alessandra Rich
Worst Dressed
But of course, no red carpet list is complete without some entries for worst dressed. You may not agree with all (some loved Claire Danes’ Armani Prive but I thought it only made her look worse in the cleavage area) but we can all agree that these looks made us gasp in disapproval (hello Zosia Mamet in Honor Resort!) Things I also hate: too much fabric at the bottom of Vera Farminga’s dress and Amanda Peet’s gothic nightmare.
Carrie Ann InabaZosia Mamet in HonorClaire Danes in Armani PriveAmanda Peet in ErdemVera Farmiga in Theyskens’ TheoryCat DeeleyHeidi Klum in Atelier Versace
— Simona Kogan
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