BEST AND WORST OF THE EMMY’S RED CARPET
BY SOPHIA ROOKSBERRY PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GETTY IMAGES
The annual Emmy Awards are a monumental night for television, when all of the year’s stars gather for a night of celebration, recognition, and, like any good awards show, fashion discourse. This year, the red carpet saw an impressive range of outfits, from the most astoundingly classy pieces to the most garishly painful to behold. Here are the top five of each category:
Top 5 Best Outfits
Jenna Ortega
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In true Wednesday fashion, Ortega’s ensemble hinged on shock and originality. Her Givenchy top substituted fabric with extravagant gemstones and strings of pearls loosely covering her chest, paired with a sleek black skirt and heels. The actress' messy yet sophisticated hairdo and striking smokey makeup tied the look together to make it a standout of the evening.
Meg Stalter
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Meg Stalter’s ironic sense of humor took the Internet by storm during the recent “Too Much” press tour. To represent her signature absurdity, the “Hacks” star snubbed the dress code with a casual jeans and T-shirt combo. Each element, from the sleek hairdo to the perfectly tailored jeans to the pops of red, is on-brand, subversive, and aesthetically pleasing. The look is completed by the words scrawled across her purse, highlighting the fact that Stalter is anything but casual about using her platform as an artist and advocate.
Walton Goggins
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This year, Goggins received an Outstanding Supporting Actor nomination for his performance in “The White Lotus,” and the beloved character actor hit the red carpet with all the pomp and class the occasion called for. Each piece seems to fit the actor with immaculate ease. From the Louis Vuitton tuxedo jacket to the silk button down shirt, which was cut low enough to reveal a blue pendant that adds a pop of color to the chic, understated palette of the ensemble.
Lisa
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The BLACKPINK star lived up to the second half of her K-pop group name with this gauzy, rose ballgown. The dress’ shape is an optical illusion, seeming to float around the dancer's body as if kept in place by pure magic. The ribbon effect of the train is playful and fun, and the overall look oozes with lighthearted joy.
Tramell Tillman
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After stunning the world with his performance in “Severance,” Tillman made sure to have the same effect on his fans with his red carpet ensemble. The stark all-white look is the work of Dolce & Gabbana, a designer whose poise and charisma align beautifully with Tillman’s stature. The elegant timepiece hanging from the Outstanding Supporting Actor winner’s lapels brings the look over the edge, adding an element of whimsy to an otherwise blank canvas.
Top 5 Worst Outfits
Aimee Lou Wood
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Unlike her “White Lotus” counterpart, Wood failed to deliver the elegance and class attempted by this Alexander McQueen dress. The boxiness of the skirt and the curves of the neckline clash with each other, not to mention the conflict between colors. Although red and pink can sometimes live in tandem, the latter color overwhelms this combination and confuses the eye.
Colman Domingo
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Domingo’s fashion is typically a favorite on the red carpet, but he missed the mark at this year's Emmy’s. If worn separately, the baby blue and chocolate brown colors would complement Domingo nicely, but when worn together, the look falls flat. The decorations and clashing patterns on his upper half are unnecessary and unnerving, in addition to a scarf that seems out of place.
Adam Scott
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Although Scott’s suit certainly could have been worse, it still ranked among the bottom tier outfits. The obnoxiously high waistline of the pants, which are ill-fitted to begin with, is made even more jarring by the tucked-away tie tip. The suit jacket and adorning floral brooch are almost enough to save the look, but fall just short of bringing it into the middle ground of this year’s Emmy’s fashion.
Parker Posey
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The separate elements of Posey’s dress work for her, from the lace to the color to the mesh material. However, layering these elements like a wedding cake and topping it off with a pseudo-shawl of mesh and feathers is a blatant affront to the eyes. The dress lacks cohesion and ends up looking like something from a children’s tea set, rather than a designer collection.
Jenny Slate
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When it comes to serving hair and face, Slate never misses. Unfortunately, her wardrobe doesn’t always live up to the same standard. Rosie Assoulin’s gown is split into two sections, the first being a black, strapless bodice that looks like a cheap prom dress with the inclusion of a wilting flower squarely on the sternum. The second is an asymmetrically attached collection of beige fabric that not only clashes with the rest of the outfit, but gives the illusion of a curtain too long for its window.
