The Masters of Sex nominee made a dramatic entrance in a Donna Karan Atelier black and white silk gazar and sheer organza with a show-stopping train. Caplan added Neil Lane jewels, Brian Atwood shoes and a Judith Leiber clutch evening bag.
The Orange is the New Black nominee wore pale platinum Zuhair Murad Couture. “It’s a non-color, but I enjoy a nice non-color — it felt timeless,” Schilling said of her Art Deco-style beaded gown with Forevermark diamonds and a Rauwolf clutch.
No gown, no problem! The Normal Heart nominee didn’t disappoint in short midnight blue Elie Saab Haute Couture peplum dress, fully embroidered with stones and pearls. Final touch? Irene Neuwirth jewels and Christian Louboutin peep-toe platforms.
The Good Wife winner stood out in an elegant, shimmering black ombre gown custom created by her longtime designer friend Narciso Rodriguez.
The Girls actress looked tres elegant in Giambattista Valli Couture, Brian Atwood sandals and Van Cleef & Arpels jewels.
The Scandal nominee chose a bold pop of orange: “I’m wearing Prada,” said Washington of her silk cady strapless column with blue, green and clear micro-beaded embellishments. Prada pumps and a navy satin clutch completed the look.
The Breaking Bad winner wore a beautifully sculpted single-shoulder color-blocked gown by Jenny Packham with an Edie Parker clutch, and sapphire and diamond jewels by Irene Neuwirth.
(Ed. Note: The Hollywood Reporter style editor Carol McColgin styled Anna Gunn for the 2014 Emmys.)
The House of Cards nominee suited up in a custom Ralph Lauren Collection silk cady open-back tuxedo jumpsuit with Cartier diamonds. The result? Perfectly sleek and sophisticated.
The Mad Men actress donned the evening’s hottest hue: “It’s Prabal Gurung. I love to take risks — sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t, but I like to challenge myself,” said Jones. She accessorized with a Rauwolf clutch and bold matching lip.
The Downton Abbey nominee avoided playing it safe in a royal blue, pistachio and petal pink paneled halter gown by Rosie Assoulin with Christian Louboutin heels.