PHOTOS: Best and worst SAG Awards red carpet fashions

Marion Cotillard broke with convention and went with a short cocktail dress with a single structured shoulder by Elie Saab Couture. It was modern and fun, if a bit over-embellished.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Penelope Cruz‘s short black beaded L’Wren Scott dress, with beaded fringe at the shoulders, was sophisticated without being overdone.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Drew Barrymore‘s royal blue Monique Lhuillier gown was befitting of Hollywood royalty. The structured trumpet skirt, embellished with ribbons and beads, added interest to the dramatic style.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Diane Kruger chose a gown in an unexpected mustard-yellow color by New York-based designer Jason Wu. (He also made the frothy white dress that Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration parties.) Kruger’s side braid was direct from the spring runways.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Lea Michele’s emerald-green Malandrino dress reflected the evening’s rich color trend.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Justin Timberlake chose a black Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo and bow tie with a ruffled pleat shirt in an unexpected denim blue.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Adam Lambert, who arrived straight from a Flaunt magazine photo shoot, had the most flawless makeup of the night. His peaked shoulder suit was also amazing.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Felicity Huffman (pictured here presenting with Alec Baldwin) holds her own in a sea of twentysomething starlets.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Several actresses, including Carey Mulligan in a strapless raspberry Lanvin gown with a diamond brooch at the waist, put the red in the red carpet.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Morgan Freeman in a black velvet Ferragamo tuxedo. Need we say more?  (Vince Bucci / Associated Press)

Mo’Nique is a model for curvy women. The dress is the perfect color and silhouette for her. Love the hair, too.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Tina Fey‘s indigo silk V-neck Ferragamo dress with pleated detail was a snore. We liked her quirky Zac Posen at the Golden Globes thank you very much. [Updated 2:30 p.m. Sunday: An earlier version of this photo caption said Tina Fey’s Golden Globes dress was designed by Alexander McQueen.]  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Nicole Kidman‘s (seen here on stage with Penelope Cruz) bronze, teal and red sequin embroidered strapless Oscar de la Renta was out of character. It was more conventional than we’re used to seeing from the style-setter, and a disappointment.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Anna Kendrick’s purple Alberta Ferretti bustier dress looked dangerously low cut, and that was about it.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Vera Farmiga’s cloud-like J. Mendel gown washed her out.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Sandra Bullock wore the tamest looking Alexander McQueen ever. With short sleeves and blue beading at the neckline, it didn’t have any spark.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Christina Applegate‘s ice blue tulle Roberto Cavalli gown scattered with beads, with a plunging back, read a bit bridal.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)