10 Stand-Out Star Looks From The Emmys 2014

Kerry Washington, Lena Dunham and Gwen Stefani all upped their game on the red carpet

Emmys 2014
Emmys 2014
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Kerry Washington, Lena Dunham and Gwen Stefani all upped their game on the red carpet

From Matthew McConaughey to Julia Roberts, every Hollywood mega-actor worth their salt has turned to telly at some point in the last year, which meant a seriously star-studded turn-outat the 66th Annual Primetime Emmys in LA last night. British Soap Awards, this ain't.

And, naturally, with A-list names came some A-game gowns. While Breaking Bad, Sherlock and the like may have scooped all the real trophies, we've had our say on the night's stand-out style winners.

Kerry Washington Kerry’s done her fashion-savvy Scandal character Olivia Pope proud with this orange Prada column dress. She’s got the beauty styling spot on too, debuting a slick new lob (that’s a long bob for the uninitiated) and smoky blue eye make-up instead of boring black.

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Lena Dunham Think Lena’s tulle-tastic ombre Giambattista Valli Couture is too much? We agree it’s a Marmite look, but we certainly can’t stop looking at the shirt / gown hybrid number.

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Gwen Stefani Gwen is actually glistening on her Emmys debut. Check out those epic Atelier Versace hardware details.

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Allison Williams Another Girls girl in Giambattista Valli Couture. Allison’s gone for a more traditional red carpet cut than her co-star Lena, but still adds a pop of interesting off-kilter-ness with that canary yellow waistband.

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Christina Hendricks Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks vamps it up in Marchesa. There's a lot of fabric here but clever draping makes it hug in all the right places, emphasising her hourglass figure.

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January Jones The striking silhouette of January’s off-balance Prabal Gurung number does all the work for her. Minimal accessories required.

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Claire Danes Homeland star Claire’s also gone all Chris de Burgh on us, teaming her scarlet chiffon Givenchy dress with a simple matte red lip and easy hair.

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Viola Davis Rejoice - someone who isn’t wearing red! Viola works colour like a pro in this jewelled Escada flute dress. The structured bodice and cap sleeves make it super-flattering.

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Michelle Dockery Michelle’s tapped NYFW’s new favourite designer Rosie Assoulin for this cape / column combo gown. Great balance of dramatic silhouette and sleek lines.

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Halle Berry A classic Elie Saab Goddess gown from red carpet veteran Ms Berry. More importantly though, just look at that bod.

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See the gallery above for more great Emmy 2014 looks.