Daring Dresses From The Emmy Red Carpets Throughout The Years
While the Emmy Awards are as fancy and extravagant as the Oscars, they have a lot more room to experiment in the dress department. It’s an occasion where TV stars get to show off their incredible personal styles on the red carpet. Whether they go all out or keep it understated and simple, there are certain stars who seem to bring their A-game each and every year. These stars include Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, January Jones and more who all dress to impress when they step out onto the red carpet.
Passing up on the classic ballgowns and mermaid dresses, these women and many more choose to go with more edgy designs and express their adventurous side with their low back dresses, plunging necklines, neon fabrics, and long trains. With unique takes on traditional styles or completely new designs, these stars don’t hold back when putting their Emmy wardrobes together. As there are so many red carpet events in Hollywood each year and so many different looks at each event, many celebrities seem to take them as opportunities to explore a new world of style each time, playing around with their wardrobes and constantly trying new things. Just like most areas in life, the wardrobes tend to be a hit or a miss at every red carpet, with some fails along the way as well. With such a wide variety of designers and stars taking part of these events, the Emmy Awards never disappoint with their red carpets. Everyone from Blake Lively to Sophia Vergara all stun in whatever dress they chose to rock at the Emmys, leaving the audience captivated and in awe of their beauty and glamour.
Since style and fashion are such personal things, no one can really judge the looks of celebs on the red carpets, or at all, really. What we can do is marvel at the beauty of some of these dresses, and enjoy taking a look at some of the best and most daring Emmy looks of all time. Since wardrobe can be a subject to discussion with many fashion critiques and fans deciding whether the looks work or not, we’ve decided to focus on the positive side and leaving the rest up to you, whether you want to pin the outfits to your dream wardrobe Pinterest boards or show your friends, the choice is yours.
Eva Longoria 2007
Stunning in silver, Eva Longoria looked incredible in a backless dress at the Emmys back in 2007. Adorned with sequins and complete with thin spaghetti straps, this dress very much impressed all who lay eyes on it.
Eva Longoria 2007
Felicity Huffman 2007
Choosing to go with a flowy, hot pink dress, Felicity showed off wrap-around detailing and a plunging neckline flawlessly.
Felicity Huffman 2007
Paula Abdul 2007
Gorgeously elegant, Paula went with a fitted white gown flaunting a train trailing behind her. With a silver detailing on her chest, this incredible dress is one that will be remembered for years.
Paula Abdul 2007
Hayden Panettiere 2007
Hayden is glowing in a nude-colored voluminous gown. With a rhinestone detailing on the front and slim straps, this ensemble is iconic.
Hayden Panettiere 2007
Heidi Klum 2008
Nothing says bold and beautiful like an asymmetrical sequined gown. Dressed to impress, Heidi looked breathtaking in a dark gray dress hugging her every curve. With a diagonal top piece and a matching layer on the lower half, this gorgeous gown will remain a classic.
Heidi Klum 2008
Jane Krakowski 2008
Beautiful in blue, Jane is flaunting her open back strappy navy gown. Elegant and gorgeous, she definitely knew what she was doing when she picked her Emmy wardrobe.
Jane Krakowski 2008
Mariska Hargitay 2008
Taking the leap, Mariska looks absolutely amazing in a bright yellow dress. Boasting an over-the-shoulder detail and a matching tie around her waist, this one-of-a-kind dress is one you cannot miss.
Mariska Hargitay 2008
Christina Applegate 2008
A look fit for royalty, this magnificent dress couldn’t be more fitting for Christina. Periwinkle blue, the gown flaunts golden detailing, with an over-the-shoulder design and a flowing train.
Christina Applegate 2008
Blake Lively 2009
Going with a classic, Hollywood red, Blake looks incredible with a plunging neckline and sequin detailing on the both of its sides.
Blake Lively 2009
Olivia Wilde 2009
Stealing the show, Olivia glows in a white detailed dress. With a shoulder piece, the bottom is complete with layers of flowy fabric, ending in a small train.
Olivia Wilde 2009
Kim Kardashian 2009
Opting for a sleek white look, Kim shows off her curves with this one-sleeved mermaid dress.
Kim Kardashian 2009
Heidi Klum 2009
Nothing can stop Heidi from looking flawless, as she proves here with this incredible strapless black dress. With a train as the finishing touch, this look will remain a classic.
Heidi Klum 2009
January Jones 2009
Adorning a marvelous strapless white dress, January adds a geometrical element with the top of her dress. Elegant and unique, her dress ends in a train trailing behind her.
January Jones 2009
Leighton Meester 2009
Gorgeous in white, Leighton chose a youthful and lovely sleeveless gown, with bunched up fabric on the shoulders. Layered and sophisticated, this dress is one Leighton definitely pulled off.
Leighton Meester 2009
Jamie-Lynn Sigler 2009
Clearly dressed to impress, Jamie-Lynn went all out with this fantastic gold gown. Showing off her shoulders and back, her dress has a sleek train along with a halter neckline.
Jamie Lynn Sigler 2009
Padma Lakshmi 2009
Definitely daring, Padma looks lovely in a deep purple strappy dress. Showing plenty of her back, her look is tied together with a vibrant red floral detail on her waist.
Padma Lakshmi 2009
Jane Krakowski 2009
Looking like a gem, Jane flaunted her back with this fabulous silver dress. Boasting an over-the-shoulder detail, this sleek and sophisticated look is perfect for her.
Jane Krakowski 2009
Maria Menounos 2010
Maria definitely went all out with this silver and navy blue backless gown. Fitted and glittering, it boasts an ombre effect as the colors blend into each other seamlessly. With a cut-out on the side, Maria truly shines in this look.
Maria Menounos 2010
Lea Michele 2010
Showing off her incredible figure, Lea looks stunning in this navy blue strapless gown. With wrap-around detailing and plenty of ruffles at the bottom, this look is one that will be remembered for years to come.
Lea Michele 2010
Mindy Kaling 2010
A star both on and off screen, Mindy goes all out with this black gown. Detailed with ruffles at the top, its bottom mimics the same effect at the hem.
Mindy Kaling 2010
Anna Paquin 2010
A look fit for a princess, Anna looks stunning in her black and gold gown. Flaunting an asymmetrical hem at the bottom complete with a train, the top is studded with golden sequins and detailing.
Anna Paquin 2010
January Jones 2010
An iconic look we can’t get enough of, January looks fantastic in a deep blue strapless gown. Detailed with an asymmetrical hem finishing in a train and layers of feather-like pieces of fabric adorning the entire thing, this dress is surely a work of art.
January Jones 2010
Kristen Wiig 2010
A bold and daring look, Kristen is glowing in a black and gray patterned sleeveless dress. Adorned with black shoulder detailing, around her waist is a matching black belt.
Kristen Wiig 2010
Nina Dobrev 2011
A stunner in red, Nina looks flawless in her strapless dress. Complete with a cascading ruffled train, this curve-hugging gown has definitely earned a place in the spotlight.
Nina Dobrev 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow 2011
Breaking away from the classic gown look, Gwyneth looks incredible in a two-piece black lace outfit. With her toned midriff showing, Gwyneth looks effortlessly chic.
Gwyneth Paltrow 2011
Claire Danes 2011
Gorgeous in a strapless blue dress, Claire has gone with a sequined number. Designed with patches of different shades of blue, this fitted gown is a flawless choice for any red carpet event.
Claire Danes 2011
Heidi Klum 2011
Pulling out all the stops, Heidi never disappoints when it comes to red carpet events. Sporting a strapless beige dress, its top is somewhat sile, with the bottom flaunting ruffles around its hem.
Heidi Klum 2011
Sophia Vergara 2012
Sophia looks amazing in this sequined teal mermaid dress. With a tasteful cut-out in the front and a subtle design, it is definitely a memorable look.
Sophia Vergara 2012
Julianne Moore 2012
Turning heads, Julianne looks amazing in this bright yellow long-sleeved dress. A chic and sophisticated design, Julianne pulls it off effortlessly.
Julianne Moore 2012
Ginnifer Goodwin 2012
Going with some bright orange, Ginnifer looks breathtaking in a beige floral gown. Designed with an asymmetrical hem, around her waist is a matching belt to tie the whole look together.
Ginnifer Goodwin 2012