The fashion choices at the Emmys rarely disappoint. They might be bad, they might be spectacular, but the actors and actresses being celebrated always give us something to talk about. It’s Hypable’s Emmys 2014 fashion hits and misses analysis!
There were a lot of colors on the red carpet this year. There was red, coral, peach, pink, raspberry, white, and black. Such variety from the television stars of today! Of course, we’re being a bit sarcastic, as we saw some gorgeous blue gowns (Anna Gunn, Christine Baranski) and an interesting orange number on Kerry Washington.
Some stars went too hard with the tulle (Lena Dunham) and some could have added something more to their gowns. Kristina and Marama are here to give their critiques about the fashion of the night and we want you to vote for your favorite! Let us know in the comments if you think we omitted your favorite fashion hit (or miss!)
Laverne Cox in custom Marc Bouwer
Kristina: Hit. I loved the back of this dress and it makes me wonder if it was supposed to really be the back. As she tells Gulianna, she “is the epitome of angelic elegance.” You know what, in this dress, she is.
Marama: Hit. I completely agree, she looks ethereal in this number. Hair and make up were absolutely on point, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Lizzy Caplan in Donna Karan Atelier
K: Hit. Praise Lizzy Caplan in this incredibly couture gown. When we saw shots of her on the carpet, I merely thought that it was an all-black gown with amazing structure and cuts, but then I saw the back and my jaw hit the floor. It’s nothing too special, not flashy or scandalous or anything, but simply gorgeous. And that’s enough.
M: Hit. I disagree with Kristina that this was nothing too special; for me Caplan was one of the clear standouts on the red carpet. The gown is stunning, the cut and shape interesting, and she finished it off with the perfect accessories and styling.
Laura Prepon in Gustavo Cadile
K: Miss. This is just kind of a mess of mis-matching fabric thrown into the vague shape of a dress with some detail. The peplum itself is fine, but I simply cannot get over that ridiculous top.
M: Miss. I can understand what she was going for with this dress, but the end result is more ‘80s than Emmys. Maybe in a more neutral fabric it would be passable, but the fit is still all wrong on her.
Sarah Paulson
K: Miss. Her hair was on point, but she looks like she’s wearing the embodiment of American Horror Story. (Disclaimer: I have not seen AHS because I value my sanity.)
M: Hit. Everyone hates this, but whatever – I love it. So maybe she interpreted her show a little too literally, I still enjoy the result. It is fun, interesting, and despite all that is going on, it (amazingly) doesn’t overwhelm her.
Kit Harington
K: Miss. I’m not even sorry for giving him a ‘miss’ for this. He looks dapper in his tuxedo but I just cannot get over the bun. Maybe if he wasn’t wearing a shirt and was running around in fur I’d feel differently about the hair, but on a red carpet in Los Angeles? Gotta go, Harrington.
M: Hit. I am not a fan of the man bun myself, but what else was he supposed to do? Comb it back in his best Harry Styles impression, leave it down and flowing, or maybe try his hand at a braid? He looks great in the tux and he has attempted to tame the hair – I give him props for both.
Heidi Klum in Zac Posen
K: Hit. Posen, who was there to explain the idea behind the dress, was going for a sleek and effortless look and that’s certainly what he got with Klum’s “coral angel” gown. Is there a way for me to maybe make that dress appear in my closet?
M: Hit. For someone who is absolutely gorgeous, Klum does have a rocky history on the red carpet. I was pleased to see her return to her glory days in this stunning coral dress, which inexplicably stood out in a sea of the same colour. I guess that’s the Klum effect,
Anna Gunn in Jenny Packham
K: Hit. As the night wore on, I got really tired of the red/coral scheme that most actresses elected to wear. Granted, many of them are gorgeous, but with this refreshing blue piece hitting the carpet, it was a sight for sore eyes.
M: Hit. I am always a fan of colour-blocked dresses, and this was no exception. The silhouette and colour choices are spot on, and it was one of the most interesting outfits on the carpet. The only thing I would change is her hair – she should have pinned it up to show off that gorgeous shoulder detail.
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