Fashion Fix: The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards

As I've said before, I'm a sucker for an awards ceremony, and the Emmys are no exception. The Emmys honour the best of American TV. It's a very important night for many people, so it's only natural that people, especially the girls, want to look their best. Like TV shows, in Emmys fashion, there are hits, but unfortunately there are also misses. I really struggled to narrow down my Top 5 and Bottom 3 looks this year, so I have included a couple of Honourable Mentions.

BEST DRESSED

Padma Lakshmi

Since I'm being honest here, I will admit that I didn't actually know who Padma was before I watched the Emmys. But I certainly won't forget now that she's blown me away with this incredible dress! Padma looks radiant in this tangerine coloured Monique Lhuillier gown. The shape suits her gorgeous skin tone and body shape. I'm not normally a fan of the flared-mermaid silhouette, it totally works on this dress. The minimal use of jewellery also makes this dress a standout. 

Claire Danes

Claire wasn't just a winner on the red carpet- the talented actress took home the Emmy for Most Outstanding Actress in a Drama. The pregnant star gives off a gorgeous maternal glow in this Lanvin dress. I cannot get over how striking the colour of this dress is- while many yellow dresses don't work, this one works perfectly. The interesting shape is probably what makes it so special. Once again, barely any jewellery and a simple hairdo have contributed to this looks' success. 

Lucy Liu

There were many risk takers on the red carpet at the Emmys, and Lucy Liu was definitely one of them. This silver Atalier Versace dress could have very easily not worked, but Lucy made it shine. This unique dress complimented Lucy's gorgeous figure, and worked perfectly with her delightfully pale skin. The flash of red on the clutch gives this look a pop of colour. What I love most about this dress is all of the different textures that are on this dress, that all come together harmoniously and make this dress look wonderful.

Jessica Pare

The best thing about this dress is its simplicity. This gorgeous white Jason Wu design shows off Jessica's body in all the right places. The crossover ruching at the top and the skinny black belt add a slight detail to the dress, without overpowering it and making it look too busy. The gorgeous updo and sexy red lipstick give this dress a real 1950s vibe. The turquoise ring adds a cheeky pop of colour to this gorgeous look, making her look even more glamorous. 

Ariel Winter

Seeing as this blog is aimed at teenage girls, I decided to include one in my top 5 looks, so my younger readers could gain some inspiration.

I think I wasn't the only one who was shocked by Ariel Winter's Emmy dress last year when she was 13- it was entirely open at the front, way too revealing for a 13 year old. This year, Ariel has definitely improved- this gorgeous Katherine Kidd dress is entirely age appropriate. It's modest, but also makes Ariel look not like a little girl, but like a young woman. The silhouette of this gown is gorgeous, as is the pattern. Her simple hair and makeup also make this look even better.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS


Julianne Moore (Christian Dior)

Leslie Mann (Naeem Khan)

WORST DRESSED


Lena Dunham

This Prada dress does nothing for Lena. The dress itself is extremely bulky, and the high waisted cut does nothing for Lena's gorgeous body which we know exists under this disastrous gown.
The pattern on the dress is extremely boring, and the dress lacks the "wow factor" that we look for in an Emmys dress.



Julianna Margulies

I was actually a bit taken aback when I saw Julianna in this dress- she usually looks so glamorous! The dress is a total let down- it is flimsy, cheap looking, and the fabric looks like it was made out of old curtains. Its not just the dress that was a let down- a visible bikini tan line and a boring hairdo also contributed to the failure of this outfit. Disappointing for a woman who looked radiant at the 2011 Emmys.


Ashley Judd

 This Carolina Herrera dress is a little bit too youthful for Ashley and is more suitable for a Prom Queen than an Emmy nominee. I really dislike the bow on the back of the neck, and the bow on the waist widens her hips. If there was no belt, the dress would "flow" more from top to bottom and flatter her curves more. The fabric is also quite flimsy, making it look cheap.