The Best and Worst of the 2022 Emmy Awards Fashion

There’s nothing like awards show season, which just kicked off with the 2022 Emmy Awards, to make us miss Joan Rivers with a vengeance. Rivers is literally the only comedian/red carpet commentator who would always keep it real while asking celebrities the sometimes rude, but funny questions. We’d love to see her in today’s P.C., carefully calculated climate where celebrities not only have very little to do with what they wear, they’re usually paid by the brands they’re wearing. This year’s first major red carpet was quite bipolar. On one hand we had understated garments and on the other we had over-the-top frilly gowns that were screaming for attention. Keep reading for a look at some of the best – and worst – looks from the 2020 Emmy Awards.

The Best and Worst of the 2022 Emmy Awards Fashion

Laverne Cox

Madonna rocked this look decades ago. Where has all the originality gone?

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Issa Rae

There's something quite ill-fitting looking about this bodice, no?

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Kerry Washington

If there's someone we can always count on to crush it, it's Kerry Washington. From her gown to her flawless beauty look and jewelry.

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Julia Garner

This look is giving us Queen Elizabeth vibes.

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Quinta Brunson

This looks like a hot glue gun project gone bad.

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Mariska Hargitay

While this isn't memorable, it's a perfectly "nice" gown.

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Reese Witherspoon

Simple, understated perfection from an actress that doesn't need to scream to have her presence felt.

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Sydney Sweeney

More Queen Elizabeth vibes and we're here for them.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend

While this wasn't the most gorgeous look, it was fun and upbeat and perfectly fitting for the glowing mom-to-be.

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Kaley Cuoco

Prom gone wrong... very wrong.

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Laura Linney

Clean, beautiful with enough visual interest to make this one of the night's most memorable looks.

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Zendaya

The best look of the night? We think so.

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