The 12 Best Dressed Women at the Emmys

If we conjured up the closet of our dreams, the contents would look a lot like the dresses on the Emmys red carpet. Dream dresses, indeed — these looks deliver big on glamour, drama, and sex appeal.

Sure, some are on the simpler side, but don't discount the classics. There is quite literally a dress for every mood and sensibility, from Millie Bobby Brown's ultrasweet Calvin Klein to Keri Russell's supersultry Zuhair Murad. See the standouts inside — the 12 dresses that left a lasting impression.

Millie Bobby Brown
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Millie Bobby Brown

The style darling hit the red carpet in an off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein gown that made us practically giddy, it was so girlie and delightful on her.

Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross

If there's anyone who could pull off a dramatic fuchsia Valentino gown, it's Tracee. The actress shows no fear with her bold red carpet choices, because why the hell not?

Mandy Moore
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Mandy Moore

The star dazzled in sequined Rodarte — a custom confection that effortlessly signaled "movie star"!

Yara Shahidi
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Yara Shahidi

A style pro, Yara's adept at wearing looks that are at once fashion-forward and feminine, like this floral-adorned Gucci gown.

Jessica Biel
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Jessica Biel

Jessica was such a vision in Ralph & Russo Couture, it's hard to take your eyes off of her.

Keri Russell
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Keri Russell

Ever the classicist when it comes to her clothing, it was a refreshing change of pace to see Keri showing a little leg in this sexy Zuhair Murad creation.

Rachel Brosnahan
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Rachel Brosnahan

For her big night, Rachel wowed in a fiery red Oscar de la Renta gown — because, what else?

Tiffany Haddish
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Tiffany Haddish

A gown as vibrant as she is? Tiffany came close with this Atelier Prabal Gurung gown.

Sarah Paulson
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Sarah Paulson

Sarah's ballgown offered no shortage of texture or daring — what's not to love?

Kristen Bell
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Kristen Bell

In a word, Kristen was absolutely chic. The word might be overused, but it was made for moments like this.

Claire Foy
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Claire Foy

Less is more, as Claire so clearly proved in this Calvin Klein column gown.

Elisabeth Moss
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Elisabeth Moss

Understated? Sure. But no less head-turning in this custom Vera Wang.