It's not a Hollywood red carpet without a shimmery crop of silver or metallic dresses.
It's
a staple of award show fashion—and we get why: There's an inherent
wow-factor that comes with wearing the trend. It's no wonder several
stars at the 2017 Emmys
outfitted themselves in shine.
As these stars proved, you don't need to
wear head-to-toe sequins to win this look either. Celebs, like Thandie Newton and Yara Shahidi, were bedazzled in the most subtle way. Then, there were stars, like Laverne Cox and Sarah Paulson, for whom there's no such thing as too much glamour.
Like prior years, it was a sea of sequins and shine. Everyone—from Priyanka Chopra to Ariel Winter—stunned, but some made a fashion impact more than others. And for that reason, here are all silvery gowns, ranked.
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14. Ariel Winter
While the
Modern Family actress looks
undoubtedly sexy, the double slits and high neckline, defined with black
sequins, makes this silver ensemble look more costume-y than red-carpet
worthy.
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13. Amanda Crew
While the head-to-toe sequin embellishment is eye-catching, the gray-to-yellow ombre effect is a little too jarring. The
Silicon Valley actress' dress is perfect for the 2027 Emmys...it's futuristic-chic.
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12. Yara Shahidi
The
Black-ish star's Prada gown is a best
dressed contender, for sure, but in the category of silver stunners, it
was lacking that wow-factor. Perhaps the flesh-tone tulle dials down the
sparkle a bit.
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11. Madeline Brewer
This dress is made for edgy brides who want to be
different. The subtle, grayish-silver hue is elegant; however, we're a
little iffy on those puffy cap sleeves.
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10. Uzo Aduba
There's no question that this Sally LaPointe dress is
made with quality fabrication. Not only do the vertical lines give the
gown an interesting texture, but they also elongate the actress. The
only sticking point? The corset-like top looks kind of uncomfortable.
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9. Priyanka Chopra
This is what it looks like when a fashion risk pays off. The
Quantico star stunned in a white Balmain frock with a feather train. However, the sequin embellishments took the look to rocker status.
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8. Anna Chlumsky
Like Amanda Crew, Anna's dress featured a
silver-to-yellow ombre effect. Unlike her colleague's dress, however, it
was kept to a minimum, allowing the eyes to fully absorb (and
appreciate) the metallic finish.
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7. Susan Kelechi Watson
If there was ever a need for high-fashion body armor, the
This Is Us star's intricate, off-the-shoulder gown is a serious contender.
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6. Abby Elliott
Now the
SNL cast member's frock may not look as
eye-catching as its silvery counterparts, but that's what is great
about it. The black dress is covered in metallic sequins in the most
subtle but sophisticated way.
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5. Sarah Paulson
There is no fashion risk too daring for this actress.
For the woman who walked last year's red carpet in an eye-catching,
glimmering green Prada frock, it would only make sense to raise the bar,
to a silvery snakeskin-like finish for the following year.
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4. Thandie Newton
Before you say, "Wait. This is a nude dress," rest your
eyes on that tulle overlay on the skirt. It has just the perfect amount
of flash. Sometimes, you don't need to go 100 percent metallic, when a
little embellishment will take you all the way to the best dressed
list.
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3. Laverne Cox
Then, there are times when you want to make a statement,
in which case go hard or go home. Laverne matched her makeup and even
her nails (painted with Celebrate Yourself, her new collaboration with
Orly Beauty) to her gunmetal Naeem Khan dress.
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2. Jessica Biel
At first glance, we thought
The Sinner actress' Ralph
and Russo Couture dress featured two tones of shimmer, but actually, a
light pink fabric just drapes over and wraps around
Justin Timberlake's wife like a glove. It has that wow-factor of a traditional sequined dress
and a romantic, ethereal element as well.
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1. Tracee Ellis Ross
We went back and forth several times: Jessica or Tracee. Tracee or Jessica. But in the end, the
Black-ish
star's Chanel stunner was the creme of the silvery crop. The flouncy
sleeves, the metallic belt, the feather skirt, the satin shoes...this is
high fashion and such a departure from the metallic mermaid gowns of
red carpets' past. You may think it's not as flattering as other
dresses, but that's what makes it admirable. It's different and,
therefore, stunning—not stunning just because it's silver.
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