The Best Emmys Dresses to Ever Hit the Red Carpet: From Extreme Cut-Outs to Tuxedo Gowns

The actress is a vision in white as she graces the red carpet in this dreamy custom-made Balmain gown.

Orange you glad the legendary star adds a pop of color to the 2017 Emmys? The answer is yes.

The 2018 Emmy winner brings whimsy and magic to the star-studded ceremony with this baby blue number by Carolina Herrera.

Known for her ~extra~ glamorous fashion sense, the Dynasty star brings the drama to the 1987 awards ceremony with this red-hot gown.

The 43-year-old star sizzles in this sexy feathered black dress at the 2018 Emmys.

This figure-flattering Versace peplum is perfect on the Mad Men actress at the 2009 Emmys. While the dress has a futuristic feel, it still has classic details that make it timeless. 

The This Is Us actress shines as bright as the cameras in this shimmery off-the-shoulder gown.

A total stunner! Jolie makes a grand entrance at the 1998 star-studded ceremony with this body-hugging blush gown.

She is here and she is over-the-top fabulous! The Black-ish star shows up and shows out in this hot pink Valentino Haute Couture gown.

Talk about red hot! The Vampire Diaries actress knocks ’em dead with this spicy strapless Donna Karan number in 2011.

All that glitters is gold and Rue proves it with this glitzy design at the 1990 Emmys.

The Killing Eve star is ~killing~ the red carpet with this fiery ensemble that features a plunging neckline and sparkly beads galore.

The Empire star makes a statement in a custom, yellow Vera Wang dress at the 2016 Emmys. The actress keeps her appearance minimal and chic with two subtle and sexy slits on the side.

Sometimes less is more, and in this case, it totally works with Foy’s ultra-chic black jumpsuit by Oscar de la Renta.

Purple is rarely seen on the red carpet, but the 59-year-old actress makes it looks oh so good.

The Sinner star radiates in this white Ralph & Russo creation at the 2018 awards ceremony.

All smiles! The actress shuts down the 1995 awards ceremony with this little (daring) black dress, which features a plunging neckline and spaghetti straps.

Can you believe? The Queer Eye cast shows up and shows out in five fabulous and fierce ensembles to the 2018 Emmys.

Ay! The Modern Family star flaunts her famous figure in a white curve-hugging Roberto Cavalli design at the 2014 show. 

Seeing sparkles! The social media queen and cook book author shines bright at the star-studded event with this couture Zuhair Murad gown.

Simple looks good on you, Gaga! The songstress looks breathtaking in this black dress by Brandon Maxwell on the 2015 red carpet.

Looking like a modern-day Cinderella, the Insecure star turns heads in her baby blue and bedazzled Vera Wang jumpsuit. “There are 3,000 crystals on my dress right now. I was like, are you serious right now,” she tells E! News‘ Giuliana Rancic. 

The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress brings all the drama to the 1995 Emmys with her daring black design, which she perfectly pairs with long satin gloves and strappy heels.

The legendary star is going for the gold with this eye-catching gold sequin gown.

The Stranger Things star turns up the volume with her off-the-shoulder blush-colored Calvin Klein design.

The SNL star shines bright in this beaded black gown by Christian Siriano, which also shows off some skin with its sheer material (wink!).

King adds a pop of personality and color to the 2018 awards show with her highlighter-green Christian Siriano gown.

White hot! Cruz drops jaws and turns heads at the 2018 star-studded ceremony in this dreamy Chanel piece.

The Second Act star has a major princess moment with her voluminous plum-colored gown by Zac Posen.

The Westworld actress makes a blazer-dress look oh so chic and timeless. She dons a design by Altuzarra.

Much like her co-star Sofía Vergara, Ariel Winter knows how to rock a strapless column dress. She takes the 2015 carpet by storm in this Romona Keveza gown, Anne Sisteron earrings and Marli bracelet.

Haddish puts a smile on everyone’s face with her fun, fabulous and fierce rainbow-colored gown by Prabal Gurung.

Wowzers! The Big Little Lies star goes… well, big for the 2018 awards ceremony in a gray-colored ensemble (a tone that is rarely seen on the carpet!).

The Scandal actress turns heads at the 2011 ceremony in a fluid red Zuhair Murad design. 

The Modern Family star ditches her TV-mom wardrobe for a dramatic Zac Posen mermaid gown at the 2013 Emmys.

It’s not often we see a star stun in a one-piece jumpsuit, but the Mad Men star makes it look easy in this Ulyana Sergeenko Coture jumpsuit and Tiffany & Co. diamonds at the 2015 awards.

The Black-ish stunner looks ravishing in a white and polka-dot, button-down gown at the 2016 Emmy Awards. Her simple accessories and natural hair showcases her radiant beauty.

Lea is making Oscar de la Renta proud with the way she looks in this gorgeous gown at the 2010 Emmy Awards.

The 46-year-old actress sparkles on the red carpet with this blinding silver sequins and feathered Chanel dress.

The quirky New Girl star opts for a custom periwinkle Reem Acra princess gown at the 2012 Emmys.

Olivia Wilde never disappoints on the red carpet, and 2007 was no exception. She glows in this shimmering dress by Zuhair Murad.

Russian red! Lyonne oozes with glamour at the 2018 awards show with this fiery long-sleeve gown.

The Westworld star goes bright and bold for the 2017 Emmys with her rainbow-colored Rosie Assoulin number.

Now this is how simple sophistication is done. Rose exudes sheer elegance in this classic Calvin Klein petal-pink two-piece design at the 2013 Emmys.

Now this is how you do a blazer dress on the red carpet! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress is a vision in white at the 1995 Emmys.

Far from ugly, this Ugly Betty star dazzles in this gorgeous 2007 creation by Escada.

The Quantico star stuns in a flowing red dress, which perfectly matches the red carpet at the 2016 Emmy Awards.

The former beauty queen’s semi-sheer strapless gown and sliver heels makes her sparkle at 2016 Emmy Awards.