The 48 best Emmy Awards outfits of all time

Susanna Heller,Chloe Pantazi,Celia FernandezSep 19, 2020, 01:27 IST

In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a mesh two-piece ensemble with tulle details.Matt Sayles/Matt Sayles

The Primetime Emmy Awards have been a red-carpet extravaganza since 1949.
Every year celebrities show up wearing everything from over-the-top gowns to simple suits.
Here's a look back at some of the best outfits celebrities wore to the Emmy awards ever.

Arguably, the best part of watching an awards show is seeing the extravagant and sometimes outlandish outfits that stars flaunt on the red carpet.

The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor TV's biggest names, is no exception and never disappoints when it comes to celebrity fashion.

We're taking a look back at some of the most stunning looks celebrities have worn to the annual awards show, with styles featuring simple silhouettes, ruffles, and subtle cutouts.

From Dinah Shore's floral white dress in 1956 to Issa Rae's asymmetrical red dress in 2017, we rounded up the best outfits celebrities have worn to the Emmys.

In 1956, Dinah Shore wore a white gown with a geometric floral pattern to the awards show.

Dinah Shore. AP Photo

In 1963, Annette Funicello wore a textured white gown and gloves that extended past her elbows to the Emmys.

Annette Funicello. AP Photo

In 1977, Lindsay Wagner wore a sequined black dress with asymmetrical straps.

Lindsay Wagner. AP Photo

In 1985, Diahann Carroll of "Dynasty" wore a black dress with a bejeweled trim and straps.

Diahann Carroll. Nick UT/AP Photo

Holly Hunter wore a silver gown and a stack of three necklaces to the 1994 awards show.

Holly Hunter. Chris Martinez/AP Photo

Oprah Winfrey wore a gold gown with a floral pattern to the 1996 awards show.

Oprah Winfrey. Susan Sterner/AP Photo

In 2000, Lucy Liu wore a sheer green strapless gown to the Emmys.

Lucy Liu. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Jeri Ryan wore a black slip dress with leaf-like details to the awards show in 2002.

Jeri Ryan. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

In 2004, Jennifer Aniston wore a strapless gown with delicate gold and pearl embroidery.

Jennifer Aniston. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Amber Tamblyn wore a maroon mermaid-style dress that featured slit-like cutouts to the Emmys in 2004.

Amber Tamblyn. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

In 2005, Mischa Barton wore a skin-colored gown flecked with matching sequins.

Mischa Barton. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Olivia Wilde wore a silver cap sleeve gown with an empire waist to the 2008 awards show.

Olivia Wilde. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

In 2009, Drew Barrymore wore a light pink gown with sequin and tulle details.

Drew Barrymore. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Rose Byrne wore a light beige gown that featured jewels in a spiral pattern to the 2009 show.

Rose Byrne. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Clare Danes wore a strapless, sequin-emblazoned gown to the Emmys in 2010.

Clare Danes. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

In 2011, Nina Dobrev wore a strapless red gown with a dramatic, ruffled train.

Nina Dobrev. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Gwyneth Paltrow wore a lace two-piece ensemble with mesh accents to the awards show in 2011.

Gwyneth Paltrow. Matt Sayles/Matt Sayles

Aaron Paul chose a distinct brown tuxedo with a beige bow tie for his Emmys outfit in 2012.

Aaron Paul. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Linda Cardellini wore a tiered magenta dress to the 2013 Emmy Awards.

Linda Cardellini. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

In 2014, Michelle Dockery wore a multicolored gown that featured a small cutout and cape-like sides.

Michelle Dockery. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Niecy Nash wore an off-the-shoulder gown with 3D floral details to the Emmys in 2015.

Niecy Nash. Mark Davis/Getty Images

In 2015, Allison Janney wore an off-the-shoulder, semi-sheer black grown with cutout details on the sides.

Allison Janney. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

The same year, Laverne Cox wore an elegant teal gown with small cutouts on the side to the Emmy Awards.

Laverne Cox. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Also in 2015, Cox's "Orange is the New Black" costar Taylor Schilling wore a backless one-shoulder gown to the Emmys.

Taylor Schilling. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Trevor Jackson wore a maroon velvet tuxedo with black trim to the 2016 Emmys.

Trevor Jackson. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Tatiana Maslany of "Orphan Black" wore a red gown with cutouts to the 2016 Emmy Awards.

Tatiana Maslany. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

January Jones wore a strapless peplum gown that featured a geometric pattern to the awards show in 2016.

January Jones. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

In 2016, Kristen Bell wore a beige floral gown with a dramatic empire waist.

Kristen Bell. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Tracee Ellis Ross of "Blackish" wore a beautiful one-shoulder gown with oversized earrings to the Emmy Awards in 2016.

Tracee Ellis Ross. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Also in 2016, Emilia Clarke of "Game of Thrones" wore a simple yet stunning strapless beige dress.

Emilia Clarke. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

"Insecure" star Issa Rae rocked the one-shoulder trend at the 2017 Emmys, wearing a stunning red dress with asymmetrical sleeves designed by Vera Wang.

Issa Rae. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

In the same year, "Atlanta" star Donald Glover wore a deep purple suit with contrasting black lapels and bowtie.

Stephen Glover (left) and Donald Glover. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

At the same awards show, Priyanka Chopra looked flawless in a white, long-sleeved gown with a metallic pattern and a statement feather train.

Priyanka Chopra. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Meanwhile, "Westworld" actress Tessa Thompson wowed in a multicolored dress with a pleated skirt, cutout details, and a halter neckline.

Tessa Thompson. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

At the same event in 2017, Nicole Kidman wore a beautiful red gown with a halter neckline and silver necklace detail.

Nicole Kidman. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP

At the 2018 awards show, RuPaul stood out in a white Calvin Klein suit.

RuPaul. Dan MacMedan/Getty Images

In 2018, Sandra Oh looked like a vision in a red velvet and beaded gown with a plunging neckline.

Sandra Oh. Steve Granitz/WireImage

The same year, Scarlett Johansson went for an edgy look in a white Balmain dress.

Scarlett Johansson. Dan MacMedan/Getty Images

Issa Rae looked like a modern-day princess in a custom Vera Wang jumpsuit.

Issa Rae. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

In 2018, Kristen Bell looked gorgeous in a form-fitting Solace London gown.

Kristen Bell. Steve Granitz/WireImage

At the 2018 awards show, Thandie Newton went for a '60s vibe in a custom Brandon Maxwell gown.

Thandie Newton. Steve Granitz/WireImage

Jessica Biel's Ralph & Russo gown at the 2018 Emmys was whimsical.

Jessica Biel. Dan MacMedan/Getty Images

Tracee Ellis Ross stood out at the 2018 Emmys in a pink Valentino gown.

Tracee Ellis Ross. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Regina King arrived at the 2018 Emmys in a neon-yellow Christian Siriano dress.

Regina King. Steve Granitz/WireImage

Billy Porter arrived at the 2019 Emmys in a disco-inspired Michael Kors suit with a custom Stephen Jones hat.

Billy Porter. Dan MacMedan/WireImage

Emilia Clarke looked stunning in this navy-blue gown with a plunging neckline.

Emilia Clarke. Steve Granitz/WireImage

Mandy Moore wore a custom Brandon Maxwell design at the 2019 Emmys.

Mandy Moore. Dan MacMedan/WireImage

In 2019, Phoebe Waller-Bridge looked stunning in a Monique Lhuillier gown.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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