It was a bold red carpet at this year's Emmys with most stars opting for plunging necklines, bright colors, or vibrant prints. Here's a look at some of the evening's most notable looks.
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Emmys 2012 Fashion
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Giuliana Rancic
The consummate professional, Giuliana Rancic cut her maternity leave short to host E!'s red carpet. She opted for a thigh-high slit Romona Keveza gown.
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Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd showed off quite the hairstyle with a custom Carolina Herrera fishtail hem halter gown. The bow detail at the back may have been a bit much...
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Carroll and Lena Dunham
It pains one to say this because she looks so adorable, but Lena Dunham's Prada dress looks like it was fashioned out of curtains.
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Elisabeth Moss
Ruffles, florals, and lots of leg for Elisabeth Moss who opted for Dolce & Gabbana.
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Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke looking beautiful in Chanel.
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January Jones
Love it or hate it, January Jones' Zac Posen gown made for one of the night's most memorable looks.
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Jena Malone
Jena Malone shows she's all grown up in a stunning J. Mendel creation.
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Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt
The night's most adorable couple! Jennifer Westfeldt opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel gown with a peekaboo skirt.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
It has been a while since Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked this good. Here she is in a custom Vera Wang gown.
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Julie Bowen
What a gorgeous color! Julie Bowen opted for a sculpted Monique Lhuillier lime green gown for the night.
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Leslie Mann
While this two-tone Naeem Khan gown may be very Jil Sander-esque, it suited Leslie Mann perfectly.
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Christina Hendricks
Showing off her famed physique, Christina Hendricks opted for strapless Christian Siriano.
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Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin was one of the night's best dressed in an orange floral embroidered Monique Lhuillier gown.
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Heidi Klum
This Alexandre Vauthier gown may be uninventive, but Heidi Klum nonetheless looks stunningly beautiful.
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Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is the first to wear a creation from Marchesa's India-inspired Spring 2013 collection.
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Julianna Margulies
Julianna Margulies dazzled in an eye-catching Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
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Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore looked radiant in arguably the most memorable look from the Fall 2012 Christian Dior Haute Couture show (the top portion was sheer in its original form).
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Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu opted for a classic metallic Versace look.
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Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman showed off a hot-off-the-runway Spring 2013 Antonio Berardi gown.
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Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara looks gorgeous, but her teal green Zuhair Murad...a little cheesy, no?
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Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel was one of the night's best dressed in a custom Reem Acra gown with tiered tulle and laser cut detailing.