Photos: Emmys 2014: Best dressed

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)

Michelle Dockery chose an unusual look by up-and-coming New York designer Rosie Assoulin, a color-blocked blush pink, blue and green column with overlapping folds.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times; Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images)

Allison Williams looked like a 21st century princess in a pink tulle Giambattista Valli couture gown with a bright yellow belt and off-kilter bow.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images; Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Robin Wright in a white Ralph Lauren tuxedo jumpsuit. The menswear look done to perfection, with sleek hair to match.  (Dan Steinberg / Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Christina Hendricks in Marchesa. The gold embroidery on this ravishing red gown is stunning, especially juxtaposed with Hendricks’ long red locks and bold gold Neil Lane jewelry.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Allison Janney in Nicolas Jebran. First, he dressed Iggy Azalea and Beyonce for the VMAs and now Janney in this burgundy gorgeousness for the Emmys? Lebanese designer Jebran is a new name to know for sure.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Claire Danes in Givenchy. The red crystal butterfly details at the neckline and lace insets at the waist made for a truly special look.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images; Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kerry Washington in Prada. This orange-is-the-new-black column gown had everything -- bold color, a high slit, chic sparkly underskirt and beaded edges. Unusual in the best way.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images; Jordan Strauss / Invision/AP)

Julie Bowen in Peter Som. It was nice to see Som represented on the red carpet. Bowen loves a ‘70s look, and this floral halter gown didn’t disappoint. It was lighthearted and kept her cool.  (Evan Agostini / Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images; Jason Merritt / Getty Images )

Heidi Klum in coral Zac Posen, accessorized with Zac Posen himself. Who better than Klum to model this effortless column dress with fluttery wing-like details on the back? It was certainly a departure from Posen’s typical throwback fare, and it worked.  (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison / 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)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Carolina Herrera. This custom raspberry red halter gown was classic, but the burgundy patent leather strap details added oomph.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

January Jones in Prabal Gurung. I loved the shorter length of this red dress, and the interesting black details on the bodice.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images; Evan Agostini / Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

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)

Lizzy Caplan in Donna Karan Atelier. The black-and-white ballgown, with stunning crisscross back, was a knockout. True drama.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Gwen Stefani in Versace. This mod crystal extravaganza was super cool, especially the hardware down the front.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images )