Photos: The best and worst of Golden Globes fashion in recent years

“Gravity” actress Sandra Bullock in a Prabal Gurung gown.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Actress Kerry Washington wears an Alexander Wang dress.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision /Associated Press)

Actress Emma Watson in Dior.  (John Shearer / Invision/AP)

Actress Julianna Margulies wears an Andrew Gn gown.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jennifer Lopez, in a body-baring, long-sleeved cream lace Zuhair Murad gown, gave us the fashion moment we’d been waiting for, and one to rival the famously low-cut leafy Versace gown she wore to the Grammys in 2000.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Marion Cotillard looked fresh and modern in a Raf Simmons for Dior orange velvet gown with drape front detail and asymmetrical hem.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Jennifer Garner’s sequin strapless Vivienne Westwood gown was the night’s most irresistible shade of red-carpet red.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Kerry Washington’s cream Miu Miu dress with sheer skirt and sparkling silver, feather-like embroidery topped the sheer trend.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Lucy Liu’s blue rose-patterned Carolina Herrera gown made her look like she was ready for a costume ball.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior coral-red silk organza gown with molded bodice did not fit her properly, and the wrinkled skirt could have used a steaming.  (Alexandra Wyman / Getty Images for smartwater)

Eva Longoria’s navy-blue Pucci gown revealed too much leg.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Lena Dunham looked awkward in her burgundy gown and heels. She should have worn something she was comfortable in.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Viola Davis in Pucci. If you’ve got those legs, you should flaunt them.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Sarah Michelle Gellar in an ink-splotch Monique Lhuillier ball gown.  (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Charlize Theron’s Dior haute couture gown is the stuff Hollywood dreams are made of.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jessica Chastain in a Givenchy tulle gown that is embroidered with pearls.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Julie Bowen’s dusty pink Reem Acra was too girly for the veteran actress.  (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Salma Hayek Pinault’s graphic beaded Gucci gown is Deco done wrong. It looks more like an end table than a dress.  (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)

Madonna’s dark green Reem Acra gown is a mess of chain mail and folds.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Cameron Diaz wears a striking Alexander McQueen gown in lipstick red.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

“Damages” star Rose Byrne was one of many stars wearing purple. She accessorized her Lanvin gown with diamond hair clips by Neil Lane and brooches by Stephen Russell at the hip.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

You have to appreciate Tracy Morgan’s white jacket and red pocket square, which he said was a tribute to the Rat Pack.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Tina Fey’s zany Zac Posen dress reflects her personality.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jayma Mays’ Badgley Mischka gown with crisscrossed bodice looked dated.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Kate Hudson‘s Marchesa dress with a folded bodice wore her, instead of the other way around.  (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)