Emmy Awards 2016: Best and Worst Dressed
Best: Kerry Washington in custom Brandon Maxwell
Kerry Washington stunned on the red carpet with glowing makeup, natural hair, and a breathtaking custom-made gown (with cutouts!) by Brandon Maxwell. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Kristen Bell in Zuhair Murad
While James Corden said that Kristen Bell’s dress was “literally a duvet,” Bell’s Zuhair Murad fall 2016 couture gown was so much better than bedding. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Amy Poehler in a green beaded dress with a cape
While Amy Poehler and her funny friend Tina Fey both opted for shades of green, Poehler’s color just wasn’t right. Additionally, the silhouette, which featured a poncholike layer, didn’t do her any favors. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Sofia Vergara in Atelier Versace
Sofia Vergara can do no wrong on the red carpet, and at the Emmys, she continued her long streak of looking oh so hot, in Atelier Versace. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Claire Danes in Schiaparelli
Claire Danes’s gold gown by Schiaparelli was a brilliant combo of art deco meets Studio 54. Sure, Danes could have toned it down in the spray tan department, but her overall look scored an A in our book. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Sarah Paulson in Prada
Sarah Paulson won an Emmy and a best-dressed nod in her eye-catching emerald green gown with variegated crystals, stones, and plexi paillettes from Prada. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Anna Chlumsky in Christian Siriano
“The fab @AnnaChlumsky just had a baby and looks amazing, fashion risks on the carpet tonight in Siriano,” the designer tweeted of this questionable look. Chlumsky gets points for at least trying something creative though. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Taraji P. Henson in Vera Wang
Bright yellow was hands down the most popular color of the night, and Taraji P. Henson was the brightest of the bunch in Vera Wang. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Emilia Clarke in Atelier Versace
Emilia Clarke looks great, but the Mother of Dragons can do so much better than just a pinky-beige gown. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Heidi Klum in Michael Kors
Model Heidi Klum worked the red carpet like a runway in a futuristic gown with one long sleeve. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Emily Ratajkowski in Zac Posen
After being called “vulgar” and “repugnant” by fashion commentator Tim Gunn, Emily Ratajkowski looked exactly the opposite of that in a midnight-blue Zac Posen gown. With her hair slicked back and exaggerated eyeshadow to match the color of her gown, the actress earned a perfect 10. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Ariel Winter in Yousef Al-Jasmi
Kylie Jenner might’ve worn it better, but you gotta give Ariel Winter credit where credit’s due. The Modern Family actress wore a glittery gown from designer Yousef Al-Jasmi with a thigh-high slit and high neckline. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Tracee Ellis Ross in Ralph Lauren
Tracee Ellis Ross was giving off major Diana vibes in a one-shoulder white gown from Ralph Lauren. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Priyanka Chopra in Jason Wu
The Quantico actress loved her look so much that she was twirling down the red carpet and spinning for photographers. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Tatiana Maslany in Alexander Wang
Tatiana Maslany plays a bunch of different roles on Orphan Black, but one she plays in her regular life is fashion star, in a red gown with illusion cutouts from Alexander Wang. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Tom Hiddleston in Gucci
Gucci is the coolest fashion brand of all right now, so it’s no wonder that Tom Hiddleston would look great in the Italian-made tux. (Photo: Getty Images
Best: Kirsten Dunst in Givenchy
Kirsten Dunst’s dress was basically like a minidress that decided to go to a black-tie ball at the last minute — but in a totally good way! (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Shiri Appleby in Diane von Furstenberg
The UnREAL actress looked, well, unreal in a bright blue sequined dress with a small stomach cutout. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Laverne Cox in Naeem Khan
Laverne Cox was a presenter but looked as if she was campaigning for a statue, since she dressed just like one — to good effect. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Tina Fey in Oscar de la Renta
No joke. Tina Fey should wear jewel tones at all times — she was shining bright in head-to-toe emerald green. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Minnie Driver in Versace
Minnie Driver, in a midcalf-length dress with illusion cutouts and a side halter neckline, was one of the most interesting of the night. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Keri Russell in a white minidress with a sheer train attached
Keri Russell is always beautiful, no matter what she wears, and this minidress with a sheer train is no exception. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Sarah Hyland in Monique Lhullier
The actress’s ensemble bucked tradition by combining a black-tie top with black trousers, resulting in a ’90s-era outfit that was all kinds of awesome. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown’s Red Valentino dress is really cute, but let’s also hear it for the boys! Caleb McLaughlin had a tuxedo custom-made for him in a crazy print, and Gaten Matarazzo’s features a fun print too. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a polka-dot gown
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a winner in more ways than one, and her polka-dot dress proves it. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Angela Bassett in Christian Siriano
Angela Bassett was just one of 10 people Christian Siriano dressed for the Emmys — but she might have been the best of them all. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Connie Britton in Talbot Runhof
Connie Britton matched her dress to her hair and pulled it off perfectly. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Rami Malek in Dior
The Mr. Robot winner stood out in a sea of black tuxes wearing a white dinner jacket. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy coupled up
“If we win, we dance all night,” William H. Macy said, possibly meaning both himself and his wife, Felicity Huffman. They certainly win for best couple on the red carpet. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Michelle Dockery in Elie Saab
The actress’s dress looked like a delicious cake with its ruffled tiers. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Viola Davis in Marchesa
While Viola Davis’s hair and makeup was the best of the night, her hot pink Marchesa dress fell a little short. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Judith Light in a champagne-color gown
Judith Light, nominated for her role in Transparent, was extremely elegant in an embellished gown. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: America Ferrara in Jenny Packham
Just a day after competing in her first triathlon, America Ferrera slipped out of her exercise clothes and cleaned up nicely in a navy-blue sequined jumpsuit from Jenny Packham. On the race, she said, “It was incredible ? I’m just so grateful for my body.” (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Maisie Williams in Markus Lupfer
The teenager had fun with her Markus Lupfer tea-length dress with floral appliqué, new bangs, and dramatic eye makeup. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Tori Kelly in Paule Ka
Hallelujah! Tory Kelly, who performed at the event, kept things safe in black, but the velvet fabric, which is incredibly trendy right now, added some extra cool. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Mandy Moore in Prabal Gurung
Was Mandy Moore inspired by Beyoncé? This dress looks a lot like the yellow one Queen Bey wore in Lemonade. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Niecy Nash in Christian Siriano
Curvy girl Niecy Nash called on the go-to designer for nonmodels Christian Siriano. In a tight white gown with a train, Nash flaunted her fabulous figure. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Suzanne Cryer in a white silk dress
She plays a nerdy businesswoman on Silicon Valley, but Suzanne Cryer was totally glam on the Emmy red carpet. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Emily Robinson in a tiered tulle gown
The 17-year-old actress dressed like a fashion-forward ballerina in a tiered tulle dress. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Hari Nef in Gucci
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Best: Kit Harington looking regal in a black tuxedo
Can he do any wrong? (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Alia Shawkat wearing a floral dress with ruffles (and no bra)
Maybe Alia Shawkat should’ve considered some undergarments? (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Joanne Froggatt in Stella McCartney
Worst: Kate McKinnon in a simple red dress
Best: Regina King in Elizabeth Kennedy
Best: Jerry Seinfeld and Jessica Seinfeld in Dior
Best: Constance Wu in a pleated lamé gown
Worst: Sophie Turner in Valentino
Worst: Constance Zimmer in Monique Lhuillier
Best: Aziz Ansari forgoing a bow tie with his tuxedo
Best: Melora Hardin in an off-the-shoulder blue dress
Best: Padma Lakshmi in Naeem Khan
Best: Amanda Peet in Altuzarra
Best: Ellie Kemper in Jenny Packham
Worst: Gwendoline Christie wearing a trash-bag-esque tea-length dress
Best: Tony Goldwyn looking very presidential in a tuxedo
Worst: Jane Krakowski in Bibhu Mohapatra
Best: Portia Doubleday in red keyhole gown
Worst: Gaby Hoffmann in “superchic authentic vintage”
Worst: Lindsey Vonn in a ruby ruched dress
Best: Carly Chaikin in Reem Acara
Best: Maura Tierney in Christian Siriano Resort 2017
Styled by Cristina Ehrlich, Maura Tierney opted for a tea-length dress instead of the typical floor-length gown. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Neve Campbell in a custom lace appliqué gown
“This beauty @nevecampbell doesn’t age and it was a pleasure creating this custom lace appliqué gown for her,” Siriano wrote on Instagram. (Photo: Getty Images)
Worst: Amy Landecker in Shoshanna
Best: Allison Janney in Badgley Mischka
Worst: Julie Bowen in Lela Rose
Best: Kathryn Hahn in Wai Ming
Kathryn Hahn obviously paid attention to New York Fashion Week considering velvet was the most popular fabric on the runways. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Alexandra Billings wearing pants underneath her pink-and-purple dress
Best: Mamie Gummer in an off-the-shoulder black dress with a thigh-high split
Best: Lily Tomlin in a navy-blue trench coat gown
Best: Abigail Spencer in Jenny Packham
Worst: Laura Carmichael in Delpozo
Best: Kathy Bates in a black-and-white two-piece from Christian Siriano
“ICON Kathy Bates in custom Siriano tonight! I love dressing women who I admire and love,” he wrote on Instagram. (Photo: Getty Images)
Best: Emmy Rossum in Wes Gordon
Worst: Yara Shahidi’s white dress featured a cute collar
Best: Natasha Lyonne in custom Sally LaPointe
Worst: John Travolta and Kelly Preston
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, was steaming hot — both literally and figuratively. It was 86 degrees outside, and the stars were … glowing and (mostly) well dressed. From Sarah Hyland in pants to Emily Ratajkowski looking the complete opposite of “repugnant,” the best definitely brought it. As for the worst, well, those were few and far between, although several could have done better (sorry, Anna Chlumsky). Click through the gallery to see what everyone wore — and judge for yourself in the comments below.
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