Nicole Kidman exemplified the less-is-more style philosophy in a sleek white column dress with scale-like sequin detail by Antonio Berardi. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Ginnifer Goodwin looked unique in a nude tulle gown with red organza floral embroidery and a high-low hem. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)
Heidi Klum’s sea-foam green, slit up-to-there Alexandre Vauthier gown was sexy in a 1970s glam way. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ merlot-colored Vera Wang gown fit her like a glove. (Arkasha Stevenson / Los Angeles Times)
Kerry Washington’s blush-colored sequin gown by Vivienne Westwood was relaxed glamour at its best. (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press)
Tina Fey’s burgundy corseted Vivienne Westwood, which featured gold embroidery at the bust, was classically elegant. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
January Jones’ black organza “X-Ray” gown by Zac Posen was an edgy take on the Old Hollywood look. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)
Christina Hendricks played a modern-day Marilyn Monroe in a silver strapless gown by “Project Runway” vet Christian Siriano. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Kristen Wiig looked cool and comfortable in a white chiffon slip dress by Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Emilia Clarke, in Chanel, also chose a fresh take on the little white dress. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)
Ariel Winter, 14, wore an age-appropriate floral print gown with a high-low hem and racer back by L.A.-based designer Katharine Kidd. She accessorized with Meira T jewelry. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
