Claire, Sarah, and Taraji: What the 2016 Emmy Award Nominees Should Wear Inline
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Photo: Courtesy of Zac Posen3/22Claire Danes, Homeland
We know that Danes likes a grand moment—remember the LED-princess Zac Posen dress she wore to the Met this past May? Going for another bold frock from the New York designer would be a no-brainer.
Photo: Courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim4/22Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
One of television’s most powerful women deserves a girly spin on menswear style such as this nipped-in suit by Phillip Lim.
Photo: Courtesy of Alexander McQueen5/22Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Only Taraji P. Henson and her alter ego Cookie could pull off Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen’s grandiose and ethereal dress with hand-painted floral accents.
Photo: Courtesy of Erdem6/22Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
A cute and strapless frock from Erdem trimmed in sparkles would elevate the 30-year-old actress’s style to A-list status on the carpet.
Photo: Courtesy of Maison Margiela7/22Robin Wright, House of Cards
She might be best known for her fitted frocks on-screen but she’ll be the First Lady of Cool in Maison Margiela’s sleek suiting.
Photo: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera8/22Keri Russell, The Americans
The new mom will no doubt want to show off her enviable physique, and Mrs. Herrera’s rainbow-color confection with an embellished bandeau top is simultaneously elegant and whimsical.
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Photo: Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli10/22Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Paulson stole the spotlight in FX’s hit miniseries, and would no doubt steal it again in this Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli richly textured take on the caped tuxedo.
Photo: Courtesy of Valentino11/22Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Never one to miss an opportunity to make bold statements on the carpet, Washington would certainly turn heads in this fit-and-flare frock from Valentino.
Photo: Courtesy of Wes Gordon12/22Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Always an award-show nonconformist, Dunst perpetually steps out in thought-provoking frocks and Wes Gordon’s simple, yet elegant dress would fit the bill.
Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta13/22Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Huffman is a stage, screen, and red carpet veteran but this Peter Copping for Oscar de la Renta floor-length stunner would no doubt have her, and fashion fans, swooning.
Photo: Courtesy of Giambattista Valli14/22Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
A fixture on Broadway as well as on TV, McDonald would have a theatrical moment on the red carpet in this lilac Giambattista Valli—and potentially in the winner’s room, too.
Photo: Courtesy of Antonio Berardi15/22Lili Taylor, American Crime
The American Crime star would keep things minimal and tailored in Antonio Berardi’s sleek and off-kilter suit.
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Photo: Courtesy of Marchesa17/22Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
For television’s most hilarious president, Marchesa’s off-the-shoulder evening dress would bring a sophisticated and smile-inducing kind of beauty.
Photo: Courtesy of Alberta Ferretti18/22Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
July Vogue cover star and all-around funny woman is just as crazy, sexy, and cool as Alberta Ferretti’s fluid frock.
Photo: Courtesy of Balmain19/22Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
The coolest look on the carpet belongs on one of television’s funniest women. This embellished tunic top and flared trouser ensemble from Balmain would elongate the star with a sense of modern elegance.
Photo: Courtesy of Versace20/22Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
She might be unbreakable on Netflix, but she’s simply adorable on the carpet and this slinky Versace evening dress would flatter her post-baby body.
Photo: Courtesy of Zuhair Murad21/22Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-ish
The Black-ish star could easily channel her glamorous mom Diana in Zuhair Murad’s sparkling jumpsuit.
Photo: Courtesy of Anne Combaz22/22Laurie Metcalf, Getting On
Metcalf would bring the subtle shimmer all night in Andrew Gn’s stunning column dress.
