Taraji P. Henson wowed in a custom lace Alexander Wang gown in black with bike-chain straps, and Amy Schumer stepped up her fashion game in a strapless blue-grey Zac Posen as the Emmys parade of pretty kicked off Sunday in Los Angeles.

Once the domain of older or remarrying brides, short gowns are enjoying a little more of the love, from luxury brands to more affordable offerings.

Fashion always has its royalty, and this year, Kerry Washington was a queen. And Kate Middleton made the rest of us mortals feel a little better by flashing her mommy tummy.