Claire Danes wear a sheer white sheath with lace appliques, a cinched waist and bright red lips.

Elisabeth Moss stuns in a black sequined strapless bodice with a patterned white skirt and bright red lips that pair well with her bright blonde 'do.

Another surprising disappointment: Julianna Margulies looks like she wrapped herself in a towel at her spa.

Kaley Cuoco loves her full ball gowns, but this one misses the mark with its partially sheer bodice and unnecessary layers of fabric

Mad Men's Jessica Pare looks all over the place with a poufy blue gown that’s an odd length and has fabric coming out of the bust.

Trophy Wife star Malin Akerman looks a little too bridal in a strapless trumpet-style white gown with a tulle bottom.

Anna Chlumsky shows off her post-baby body with a tight emerald green satin gown with black and gold beading on the side.

Mayim Bialik is always covered up, but this time around she shows a little more skin with sheer sleeves and a sheer overlay on the hunter green bodice.

Michelle Dockery wears a two-toned gown that has an orange halter top and full eggplant-colored skirt.

For such a thin frame, Alyson Hannigan's gown has the right amount of skin-hugging material on top and a full skirt on the bottom. And the deep purple accents Hannigan's red hair.

Lily Rabe's dress looks like it was originally two that were pieced together.

Shasi Wells and Dylan McDermott are one stunning couple. McDermott is well-dressed in a simple black tux and tie while Wells wears a form-fitting blush gown with tiny flowers accenting the neckline.

Maria Menounos wears a tight, sleek blue Zac Posen gown with a complementary diamond-and-sapphire statement necklace.

Bryan Cranston (with hair!) looks nothing like his alter ego Walter White in a sleek black tux and bowtie.

Christina Hendricks is simple but elegant in a lace cap-sleeved black gown by Christian Siriano that flaunts her curves.

Cobie Smulders is gorgeous and understated in a pale pink satin strapless J. Mendel gown with accenting side seams.

Mom star Anna Faris looks great in a yellow flowing gown with ruching on the bodice.

Sarah Hyland's dark green-and-black lace gown and dark red lipstick is too severe.

Carrie Preston's stark red hair is the only thing that stands out among her pale skin and pale pink gown.

Amanda Peet looks dour in a funerary, black knee-length dress with a sheer black overlay.

Kiernan Shipka is a little too youthful in a tea-length gown with flower appliques and a floral print.

Emily Deschanel's one-shouldered gown is a little too matronly in color and fabric.

Lena Dunham's baggy dress is extremely ill-fitting and the floral pattern looks dated.

Connie Britton is channeling her inner mermaid in a tight strapless blue velvet gown that has a gold patterned top.

Carrie Underwood's gown draws a fine line between red carpet and prom, but she's stunning in a purple strapless satin gown with a black belt.

Mindy Kaling is bold in a purple gown with bejeweled cut-outs

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is absolutely stunning in a head-to-toe beaded strapless gown.

Kunal Nayyar is wearing Google glasses. 'Nuff said.

Julie Bowen's pink dress is a bit '80s with those puffy sleeves.

January Jones looks like she's wearing pink curtains, which hasn't been hip since The Sound of Music.

Padma Laksmi disappoints in a light blue top and skirt that shows a little bit of stomach.

Although her dress is kind of bridesmaid-y, the very pregnant Morena Baccarin is glowing in red.

Sofia Vergara is wearing a snug red lace gown with a deep V-neck and flowing locks.

Kate Mara looks more like her sister Rooney with slicked-down hair, a long-sleeved top paired with a white skirt complete with a side slit.

Tina Fey looks sexy in a royal blue halter gown with a plunging neckline and small train at the bottom.

Anna Gunn wears a form-fitting gown with a black sequined lace asymmetrical top and a pink skirt.

Orange Is the New Black breakout star Taylor Schilling wears a white satin gown that's a smidge too loose-fitting, especially in the side-boob area.

We give credit to Linda Cardellini for trying something different in an avant-garde fuchsia frock full of layers and side-swept hair.

Aubrey Plaza looks drab in a long-sleeved sheer lace gown that has a suspender-like detail.

You can't miss Heidi Klum in this red sequined gown that appears to be choking her.

We love Breaking Bad's Betsy Brandt, but with her pale pink gown and muted makeup, she needs a pop of color.

Girls' Zosia Mamet hits the wrong note with a watercolor-painted dress that has a misplaced black panel over the bust.

Zooey Deschanel is usually a wild card on the red carpet, but it's a nice change seeing the New Girl star in a form-fitting powder blue satin gown showing a bit of skin with a cutout on top.

This isn't any old event, Sarah Silverman; you gotta dress up a bit more than just an LBD for the Emmys!

Although the lavender color isn't our favorite, Allison Janney's silk gown has a pretty silhouette that accents her figure.

Melissa Rauch's gown goes against the grain with an asymmetrical top with a purple pattern interlaced with the dark blue satin fabric and her turquoise drop earrings accent the dark color well.

House of Cards actress Kristen Connolly looks miserable in a long-sleeved gown with white zig zags all over.

Jane Lynch wears a form-fitting black suit with a two-toned jacket.

Didn't Julianne Hough leave Dancing with the Stars a while ago? Her glitzy gown is tacky with a see-through skirt that shows off her briefs.

Girls star Allison Williams doesn’t need much to make her more beautiful and so she keeps it simple in a blue satin strapless gown, understated jewels and soft waves.

If only Amy Poehler's dress was as vibrant as she is. The actress wears her hair pulled back and a black cap-sleeved dress that has detailed paneling on the waist.

Paula Abdul looks horrid in a space-age dress that shows not an inch of skin. And what's with her messy hair?

Vera Farmiga is straight out of American Horror Story with her sloppy black gown and bouffant style hair.

Kerry Washington is always a hit, but disappoints in a messy white gown that has misplaced appliques and beads.

Alfre Woodard wears a figure-flattering pink lace gown that shows just enough cleavage to keep it sexy.

We're not sure why she's there, but Jewel is sleek with a side-swept loose bun and mermaid-style pink beaded gown.

What is with showing off your skivvies, ladies? Lena Headey is way too sexy in a nearly see-through black gown.

Margo Martindale wears a navy blue short-sleeved top and matching skirt with a touch of bling on her shoulder.

Christine Baranski wears a bright tangerine gown with thick straps on top and a full train on the bottom.