Kerry Washington

The Scandal nominee wowed in Marchesa’s ethereal blush-colored empire waist gown with hand-dyed ribbon flowers. Added sparkle? Fred Leighton diamonds and a glittering Edie Parker clutch.

Kiernan Shipka

Hot off the runway: Mad Men’s fashion darling looked stylish in a flared Delpozo dress with colorful floral accents from the designer’s new spring 2014 collection.

Claire Danes

The Homeland winner looked lovely in a nude lace-and-sequin gown by Armani Prive with Neil Lane jewels (totaling $1.5 million). “It’s a faux bob,” Danes said of her noticeably shorter hairdo.

Michelle Dockery

The Downton Abbey nominee stepped out in Prada’s two-tone duchess satin gown with an asymmetrical hemline and back bow-detail.

Emilia Clarke

The Game of Thrones nominee wore a one-of-a-kind silk georgette Donna Karan Atelier gown with Forever Mark diamonds and Charlotte Olympia shoes.

Anna Gunn

The Breaking Bad winner proved she’s no Skyler White in a black-and-blush silk crepe gown by Romona Keveza, accented with pink opal drops by Irene Neuwirth. “It fits like a glove,” Gunn said of the gown, paired with Jimmy Choos and a Kotur bag.

(Ed. Note: The Hollywood Reporter style editor Carol McColgin styled Anna Gunn for the 2013 Emmys.)

Kate Mara

The House of Cards actress chose an edgy, modern long-sleeved lace-paneled gown by J. Mendel with sleek locks and a smokin’ hot smoky eye.

January Jones

“Givenchy made it for me, so this was the only one,” the Mad Men actress said of her custom dusty-pink gown with Cartier jewels.

Julie Bowen

The Modern Family nominee played a blushing beauty in Zac Posen’s gown, with a flouncy mermaid hemline. “I can’t breathe — there’s been a serious lack of carbohydrates,” Bowen joked of getting into her fitted gown, which she accessorized with Jacob & Co. jewels and Christian Louboutin heels.

Elisabeth Moss

The Mad Men nominee paired her classic black-and-white embroidered gown by Andrew GN with a sprinkling of onyx, diamond, and platinum jewels by Neil Lane. “It’s my pretty princess dress,” Moss said.