Emmys 2016: The 22 Best Dressed on the Red Carpet

by FASHION Staff September 18, 2016

The small screen has never been so big. With wildly successful streaming services like Netflix and cable giants like HBO, alongside the network stalwarts, cranking out must-see tv, there’s a reason millennials are choosing to stay in on a Saturday night and chill with their fave shows. Movie stars are flocking to television too. No longer entertainment’s little sister, television has huge audiences and star power galore thanks to unlimited, on-demand play.

Aside from Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious quips, we are of course tuning into tonight’s Emmy Awards for the fashion. After creeping the Instagrams of celebs all day as they prep for the show, we are always excited for the big red carpet reveal.

Despite the heat (everyone was fanning themselves as soon as they escaped the car’s AC), it seemed like the stars and their stylists were all on the same page. A steady stream of white dresses appeared on Julie Bowen, Tracie Ellis Ross, Heidi Klum, Keri Russell and Michelle Dockery. Yellow was also on trend tonight with Ellie Kemper in a knit number, Mandy Moore in a ruffled column and Taraji P. Henson all in egg yolk brights.

It wouldn’t be a megawatt event without a little sparkle, and Sarah Paulson (stunning in green Prada pailettes), Claire Danes (glowing in gold Schiaparelli) and Laverne Cox shine bright in sequins. Crayola colours, extra deep Vs and detached trains rounded out our top trends
of the night.

See all the best looks from the Emmy Awards red carpet here.

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1/22

Priyanka Chopra

Priyana Chopra’s went red carpet red in her custom Jason Wu gown. The actress definitely doesn’t blend in with a flowing skirt that she made move in front of the step and repeat. Her bold lip and subtle cutout earn her an A+ for red carpet style.

2/22

Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland picked a fashion forward strapless top and slim black pants from Monique Lhullier.

3/22

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski paired her navy Zac Posen strapless gown with unexpectedly pretty cornflower blue rimmed eyes.

4/22

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington should win an award for best dressed pregnant woman
of all time. She slayed in sleek black Brandon Maxwell.

5/22

Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper wore cheerful canary yellow by Jenny Packham, the
night’s breakout shade.

6/22

Emilia Clarke

This soft, sparkling Versace gown is made for a Greek goddess. Emilia Clarke is a knockout is the curve hugging dress with a draped bust and simple slick body.

7/22

Tina Fey

Tina Fey chose a bright kelly green Oscar de la Renta gown with a deep
plunging neckline.

8/22

Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen opted for a minimal, modern white dress by Lela Rose.

9/22

Taraji P. Henson

In one of the runway colors of spring 2017, sunshine yellow, Taraji P Henson is ahead of the trend wearing Vera Wang on the red carpet. The simple silhouette and monogramed clutch make her look top our best dressed list.

10/22

Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery was one of many who donned a snow white gown. Her
black trimmed dress was by Oscar de la Renta.

11/22

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore stunned in a sunny, ruffled Prabal Gurung dress.

12/22

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell described her floral printed Zuhair Murad gown as “whimsical”.

13/22

Claire Danes

There’s no denying Claire Danes was one of the night’s best dressed in
a gold sequined Schiaparelli gown.

14/22

Heidi Klum

A sliver of abs and a thigh high slit make this Michael Kors gown the perfect fit for Heidi Klum. The model turned TV host knows how to rock the red carpet like a runway.

15/22

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson was the epitome of a glamour girl in a shimmering green
Prada gown strewn with pailettes and diamond drop earrings.

16/22

Tracee Ellis Ross

This Ralph Lauren gown fits Tracee Ellis Ross like a glove. As the daughter of Diana Ross there’s no question Tracee knows glamour. Her white one-shouldered gown with an abdominal cutout feels elegant and modern.

17/22

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst shimmered in a drop waist black Givenchy gown with sheer skirt that showed off both her décolletage and her long legs.

18/22

Keri Russell

Keri Russell’s white mullet dress is the perfect combination of
structure and softness.

19/22

Sophie Turner

Sophie stuns in a delicate black lace Valentino dress. The slight raw ruffle along the neckline and straps give this gown best dressed status.

20/22

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara didn’t stray from her sexy signature look in a beaded
body hugging Versace gown.

21/22

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox hopped on the shine trend in a gold sequined floor length
gown by Naeem Khan.

22/22

Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany is a vision in red in Alexander Wang.

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