By Megan Riedlinger
5:02pm PDT, Sep 18, 2022
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The biggest night in television — the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12 — delivered some fabulous… and some not-so-fabulous fashion, and Wonderwall.com is rounding up the best and worst looks. First up? Though we applaud the fashion risk, we weren't wild about Julia Garner's Gucci gown. The dress was covered in metallic embroidery and featured an oddly placed cutout, which we'll take a closer look at next…
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Our pick for best dressed of the night? That goes to Emmy winner Amanda Seyfried, who arrived shimmering like a pretty pink mermaid in this Armani Prive design. The slinky frock included eye-catching all-over embellishments and a unique neckline. Don't worry, we'll get a better peek next…
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Amanda Seyfried's Armani gown included a structured layer of tulle, complete with its own smattering of sequin embellishments. The choice to rock an updo and keep the focus on this exquisite gown was genius, as was the addition of those Cartier diamond drop earrings.
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Emmy winner Kerry Washington served up one of the biggest misses of the night in this ivory pick. The Elie Saab design on its own would have been a lot, with those floral embellishments on the neckline and hip and that dramatic train, but pairing the already busy frock with black tights and pointy-toe pumps was a bizarre styling choice.
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Yikes! Kaley Cuoco's Emmy night dress left us scratching our heads. She wore one of the most popular colors of the night, bright pink, but her high-low chunky tulle skirt and campy massive floral appliques (also on-trend among all the other 3D embellishments of the night) amounted to a massive miss in our book. Don't believe us? See it up close…
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Kaley Cuoco's Dolce & Gabbana dress included these over the top floral embellishments in different shades of pink. And those big diamond and pink gemstone earrings by Boucheron didn't help with the campy feel of this frock.
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3D appliques were all the rage on the red carpet. Rachel Brosnahan showed off the trend in her deep blue Pamella Roland design that included floral bow embellishments. The unique frock scored her a fashion hit, which doesn't happen often, considering the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star's polarizing style. Let's take a closer look at this standout pick…
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Rachel Brosnahan's pretty Pamella Roland gown included some tulle and pearl floral bow appliques that helped frame the plunging neckline. A pretty diamond necklace with a pink gemstone completed this stunning showing.
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A vision in navy blue! We fell hard for Reese Witherspoon's Armani Prive confection — a strapless design in a navy and black pattern covered in shimmery sequins. Black sandals and an exquisite necklace rounded out her Emmys look — get a closer peek next…
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Reese Witherspoon continued her dreamy blue theme with jewels from Tiffany & Co — a necklace dripping with aquamarines, blue zircons and diamonds. Diamond stud earrings added even more sparkle to her fab look.
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Elle Fanning's dramatic black and pink gown has a sweet backstory: It was designed by the costume designer for her show "The Great," Sharon Long! The couture piece included a dramatic train and sweet floral embellishments along the bust, but to do this one justice, we need to see it from some different angles…
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Elle Fanning's custom Sharon Long design included a dramatic black train that followed her down the red carpet. But our favorite part of the show-stopping two-toned confection was the detailing at the neckline…
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Gorgeous! Elle Fanning's custom Sharon Long creation included pale pink floral embellishments along the bust. The star, who said she wanted to pay homage to Old Hollywood with her look, also hit the mark with her hairstyle and her diamond jewelry.
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Sarah Paulson can always be counted upon for a fabulous fashion moment. The glamorous star rocked this two-piece custom Louis Vuitton ensemble comprised of a cropped blouse and high-waisted skirt with a peplum detail at the waist and pleating down the column-style skirt. Our favorite part of the look? The gorgeous beaded belt.
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Sarah Paulson fastened an embellished belt around her waist to add an edgy element to her navy Louis Vuitton garb. Also elevating the look? A stunning choker, which we'll check out next…
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Sarah Paulson added a diamond choker from Boucheron to complete her stunning Emmys look.
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Though we adored the shade of Sandra Oh's Rodarte pantsuit and blouse, the silhouettes lost us. The idea of a blouse with a dangerously low neckline paired with the menswear-inspired suit was fabulous, but the wide-legged trousers and way she draped a jacket atop her shoulders made the potentially fab look feel messy.
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Selena Gomez shimmered in white Celine. We loved the sleek high-neck detail on the otherwise form-fitting frock, but it was her accessories that really took this look to the next level…
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Selena Gomez accessorized her pretty white Celine number with a cheery accessory — tassel earrings crafted from diamonds and vibrant green gemstones. Her clutch also served to infuse a little more pizazz…
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In addition to that showstopping diamond ring, Selena Gomez added a crisp silver metallic Celine clutch to finish off her excellent Emmys getup.
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Lily James arrived on the red carpet looking like a bronze goddess in this stunning Versace creation. From the thin straps to the unique silhouette of the corset-style bodice, we loved every element of this shimmering couture design. So much so that we need to take a closer look…
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We loved the subtle Medusa detailing on the straps of Lily James's Atelier Versace look. This angle also better shows the intricate draping detail and unique neckline shape. Tiny gold hoops and other subtle jewelry infused more shimmer, cementing this standout look as a hit.
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Andrew Garfield opted to rock a light shade on Emmys night, selecting this ivory Zegna suit paired with a white shirt and black dress shoes. Though we appreciated the pale hue, we didn't love the casual vibe of the unbuttoned dress shirt sans tie.
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Hello there, cousin Greg! "Succession" star Nicholas Braun looked absolutely dapper in this white Dior tuxedo. Unlike Andrew Garfield's take on lighter menswear, Nicholas kept things appropriately dressy, complete with a tie and Fred Leighton jewels.
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Another star serving up a beautiful bronze moment? Christina Ricci, who was a metallic work of art in this Fendi couture piece. The sleeveless number featured a very subtle animal-print motif and her clutch matched perfectly. We loved the otherwise super-simple styling, leaving all the attention on this gorgeous dress that came right from the runway. Before we move on, we've got to get a better look at that bag…
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Spot on! We loved the sweet detail of the matching Fendi clutch that added even more bronze animal print to Christina Ricci's ensemble.
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A print pick we didn't love? Chrissy Teigen's Naeem Khan gown. The long-sleeved floor-length frock featured an all-over multicolored design in pinks, browns and blacks. And while the pattern was pretty on the pregnant star, the silhouette didn't lend itself to so much print.
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We knew Zendaya would serve up a fashion hit, but we were extra delighted by this timeless pick. The Emmy-winning fashionista arrived in a classic black Valentino ballgown with a strapless silhouette, full skirt and regal train. Equally dazzling jewels added sparkle to her stunning Emmys appearance…
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Zendaya accessorized with diamonds from Bulgari — a pair of earrings, a gorgeous necklace and a ring.
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Nope. Sorry, Laverne Cox, but this Jean Paul Gaultier minidress is the perfect example of a piece of couture that should stay on the runway. The structural design — complete with cone bra, silver striping and a high collar — didn't translate to an appropriate look for television's biggest night.
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Angela Bassett brought a sunny shade to the red carpet, selecting this one-shouldered cheery yellow number from Dolce & Gabbana. We liked the gathering at the hip and the way you could catch a tiny glimpse of her matching yellow heels.
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A top with its own train is never going to be a big hit in our book. So Nicole Byer's Emmys getup didn't make the cut — though we did appreciate the mix of various shades of blue.
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Though we would have preferred a pop of color, Sydney Sweeney arrived in this custom gray Oscar de la Renta gown. The sleeveless number included silver and black floral embroidery and a dramatic detail along the back that we need to check out…
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Sydney Sweeney's Oscar de la Renta creation included a dramatic bustle that trailed behind her on the red carpet. It might come as a surprise from the look of that dramatic skirt, but the frock was actually backless…
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Sydney Sweeney's gown included a low-slung back with more intricate 3D floral embellishments serving as a frame. Like the shade of this gown, her beauty look was similarly underwhelming, with loose waves in her hair and a rosy lip.
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Rosario Dawson was a vision in rose gold Christian Siriano on Emmys night. Her strapless frock included a frothy tulle layer over an otherwise structured corset-style bodice that flowed into a fitted skirt with a diminutive train.
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Laura Linney brought the elegance in this black-and-white Christian Siriano gown on Emmys night. Plenty of tiered ruffles — from the neckline to the peplum layer at the hips — infused some feminine flair into this dress, with black piping and a belt detail adding some contrast to the pretty white pick.
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"Blackbird" star Taron Egerton certainly looked sharp in this Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo. The bow tie and skinny trousers were a nice touch, keeping his award show look fresh.
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"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder looked modelesque in this custom Rodarte gown. We loved the unique silhouette — that neckline! — and the way she paired it with diamonds from Briony Raymond.
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Adam Scott looked dapper but a little too laid back for our taste for such an important event. The actor rocked a suit — complete with a floral brooch — with a white dress shirt but missed one crucial element on Emmy night: socks!
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Lady in red! Kaitlyn Dever wowed in a vibrant red Naeem Khan gown and killer strappy silver sandals. The one-shouldered asymmetrical slinky frock was plucked right off the runway, providing a seriously glam moment.
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Jean Smart showed a little shoulder in a custom Christian Siriano evening gown. We loved the light color, but the asymmetrical neckline and odd ruffles cascading down the column-style skirt are what lost us with this pick.
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Leave it to Brett Goldstein to hold it down for the gentlemen. The "Ted Lasso" hunk arrived in a sharp suit and bow tie, complemented by shiny black dress shoes for a classically handsome look.
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Pretty in pink! Connie Britton opted for a hot pink spaghetti-strapped Monique Lhuillier design that included a cape detail for an extra glamorous touch on Emmys night.
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Emmy-winning "Ted Lasso" director M.J. Delaney brought a cheery pop of color to the red carpet in this bright orange Kika Vargas gown. From the stunning shade to the sweet ruffled oversized sleeves and plunging neckline, we loved the unique shape of this confection and the way she paired it with even more color via those platform sandals. Get a better view of them next…
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M.J. Delaney added even more color with these blue, red and yellow patterned platform sandals, infusing even more personality into her Emmys night ensemble.
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Hannah Waddingham decided to serve up a regal moment in pale pink Dolce & Gabbana. The pretty strapless confection included some intricate embellishments, which we'll see up close next…
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Hannah Waddingham's Dolce & Gabbana ballgown included beautiful pink floral embellishments down the bodice, upping the pretty-pink factor. An updo and layered bracelets completed this lovely look.
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We loved the shade of Rachel Lindsay's emerald green gown. But the pairing of cutouts at the waist and a thigh-high slit didn't work well together, though that slit did help show off her chunky metallic platform sandals.
