Photos: Best and worst fashion of 2014

Louise Roe in Monique Lhuillier. The coral brush stroke effect makes this ballgown a work of art.  (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Jessica Pare in Lanvin. The best not-so-basic-black dress of the night. And incredible Fred Leighton jewelry to go with it.  (Evan Agostini / Invision for the Television Academy/Associated Press)

Sofia Vergara in Roberto Cavalli at the 2014 Emmys. The structure of this white column gown looked fresh and new for the “Modern Family” actress, who usually goes with vavavoom trumpet gowns. It still showed off her curves beautifully.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Matthew McConaughey, who has looked more than all right, all right, all right at past awards shows, was a rare miss at the Emmys in his three-piece Dolce & Gabbana ensemble of blue tuxedo jacket and blue vest, black dress shirt, black bow tie and two-tone peak lapel.  (Evan Agostini / Invision for the Television Academy/AP)

Jared Leto, a supporting actor nominee for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club,” in Burberry.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Fashion risk taker Emma Watson tries the fall season’s forthcoming knitwear dressing trend straight off the runways, choosing a sparkly Vera Wang fall 2014 ribbed knit godet mermaid skirt.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lupita Nyong’o wears a pale blue, plunge-front Prada gown, which created the perfect fairy tale moment for the awards season darling.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Ellen DeGeneres worked an edgy androgyny in several Saint Laurent tuxedos, one in velvet, another in sparkly lame, created by by rock star designer Hedi Slimane.  (Michael Yada / AMPAS HANDOUT / EPA)

“Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan in Givenchy tux.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Anna Kendrick’s J. Mendel gown was a confusing mix of lines and textures that didn’t flatter her midsection.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Actress Lupita Nyong’o in a red cape dress by Ralph Lauren.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

What could be more perfect for the Grammys than a gown dotted with musical notes? This Valentino Couture confection, which came down the runway at the couture show in Paris just last week, is sweet and whimsical, just like Perry.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Pharrell Williams has been named to nearly every best-dressed list on the planet and this is what he comes up with for the Grammys? The hat is a quirky statement, we get it. But the jeans and leather track jacket just don’t cut it for the red carpet. (He is shown with his date.)  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

This Michael Costello gown is an of-the-moment neutral hue, but the perforated details make Skylar Grey look like she’s wearing a Band-Aid.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

With slicked-back hair and red lips, Helen Mirren looks like the grande dame at the SAG awards. She is wearing a black Escada gown with sheer long sleeves and stunning gold brocade embroidery.   (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

Sarah Hyland’s strapless blush pink high-low Pamella Roland was sweet without being too girly.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Lena Headey’s Jenny Packham-designed blue-and-peach stripe halter neck gown with tie front detail was effortless elegance at its best.  (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)

Meryl Streep’s sack-like Stella McCartney dress didn’t do much for her.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Julia Roberts’ hot pink Valentino “secret jumpsuit” was a brave and cool choice. I only wish the fit through the midsection had been a little better.  (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

Jumpsuits have been a trend for several seasons now, but this Elie Saab style on Margo Robbie has something extra -- gorgeous lace sleeves and a fit that hugs every curve.   (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press)

This custom Lanvin strapless raspberry “mille feuille” tiered ruffle gown in light washed silk crepe with crystal belt on Sandra Bullock is exquisite but also relaxed-looking. And how can you not love a dress named after a pastry?  (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

While I appreciate her quirky approach to fashion, I can’t get past the fact that this coat makes her look like a Christmas present.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press)