The Emmy Awards is Hollywood’s biggest night for primetime television – and it gives viewers a chance to see their favourite small-screen stars glammed up on the red carpet.
Because, while we PVR their shows regularly and binge-watch their programs on streaming services, it’s rare for us to see celebs like those from the cast of Game of Thrones or Downton Abbey out of character. (There’s a real difference between seeing them in 20th Century garb vs. haute couture!)
Luckily for us, this year’s cast of nominees did not disappoint… at least sartorially.
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For the 68th annual event, several donned many of fall’s biggest trends (like prints, bold hues and fabrics with rich textures), while others wore attire that was a bit “out there,” but no less stylish.
Here’s our recap of the evening’s ensembles — including the best and worst dressed.
Best Yellow: Taraji P. Henson
Beautiful in Black: Allison Janney
Best Canadian (and Red): Tatiana Maslany
Best Paper Bag Princess Impression (and Worst Dressed): Anna Chlumsky
Most Goth: Carly Chaikin
Chicest Black & White: Michelle Dockery
Best Dressed: Kerry Washington
Most Yellow (and Worst Dressed Runner-Up): Claire Danes
Sexy and Confusing: Sofia Vergara
Best Bond Impression: Tom Hiddleston
Most Serious Couple: Keri Russell & Matthew Rhys
Super Sci-Fi: Padma Lakshmi
Green With Envy: Sarah Paulson
Most Inventive?: Laura Carmichael
Smartest White Suit: Rami Malek
Belle of the Ball: Kristen Bell
Most ruffled: Emily Robinson
Best Grey: Randall Park
Most Disco: America Ferrera
Most Incredible Curves: Niecy Nash
Best Couple: Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy
Best Velvet: Kathryn Hahn
Most Showgirl: Ariel Winter
Craziest Hair: Reggie Watts
Best Pant/Suit/Dress/Thing: Sarah Hyland
Best Shoe-Dress Combo: Regina King
Upstaging Tux: Jerry Seinfeld
Ridiculously Ruffled: Emily Ratajkowski
Most Sensational Nude: Emilia Clarke
Most Outstanding Red: Priyanka Chopra
Most Mermaid: Neve Campbell
Brightest Light: Ellie Kemper
Cutest Cast: Stranger Things ((L-R) Actors Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Millie Bobby Brown)
Prettiest Pattern: Constance Zimmer
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