It was a bold red carpet at this year's Emmys with most stars opting for plunging necklines, bright colors, or vibrant prints. Here's a look at some of the evening's most notable looks.
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Giuliana Rancic
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
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Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
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Carroll and Lena Dunham
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
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Elisabeth Moss
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
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Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
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January Jones
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
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Jena Malone
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
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Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
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Julie Bowen
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
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Leslie Mann
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
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Christina Hendricks
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
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Heidi Klum
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
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Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
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Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
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Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
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Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
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Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
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Giuliana Rancic
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
-
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
-
Carroll and Lena Dunham
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
-
Elisabeth Moss
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
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Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
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January Jones
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
-
Jena Malone
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
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Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
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Julie Bowen
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
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Leslie Mann
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
-
Christina Hendricks
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
-
Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
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Heidi Klum
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
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Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
-
Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
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Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
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Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
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Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
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Giuliana Rancic
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
-
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
-
Carroll and Lena Dunham
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
-
Elisabeth Moss
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
-
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
-
January Jones
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
-
Jena Malone
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
-
Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
-
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
-
Julie Bowen
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
-
Leslie Mann
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
-
Christina Hendricks
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
-
Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
-
Heidi Klum
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
-
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
-
Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
-
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
-
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
-
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
-
Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
-
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.
Images: WENN
Via: 2012 Emmy Awards Red Carpet: Bold, Bright and Beautiful