the red carpet , though she picked her look the night before . InStyle.com : Top fashion and jewelry trends at the Emmys Minka Kelly Presenter Minka Kelly chose a navy Christian Dior gown , which featured lace sleeves and insets . Hairstylist Mark Townsend gave her a chic low side chignon , while makeup artist Matthew VanLeeuwen painted on perfect smoky eyes and a pink lip stain . Nina Dobrev Vampire Diaries beauty Nina Dobrev looked elegant in a strapless , form-fitting red Donna Karan gown , Neil Lane jewels , Brian Atwood stilettos and a Judith Leiber clutch . InStyle.com : Best hair and makeup at the Emmys Evan Rachel Wood `` I put it on and it immediately fit , '' the `` Mildred Pierce '' star said of her black sequin Elie Saab gown . `` I did n't have to do a thing to it . I have to give it back that 's the only unfortunate part . '' The outstanding supporting actress nominee completed her look with Fred Leighton jewels , Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and a Judith Leiber bag . Kerry Washington Presenter Kerry Washington wore a red beaded , strapless Zuhair Murad
-LRB- InStyle.com -RRB- -- This year , the Emmy Awards come on the heels of New York Fashion Week . How does the red carpet measure up to the runway ? `` The Spring and Fall collections were all about loose shapes and subtle , restrained sensuality , '' says Hal Rubenstein , InStyle Fashion Director and author of the upcoming `` 100 Unforgettable Dresses . '' `` On the other end of the spectrum , 10 out of 10 celebrities we loved on the Emmy 's red carpet are wearing body conscious gowns . '' Sofia Vergara `` Modern Family 's '' Sofia Vergara struck a pose on the Emmys carpet in a curve-hugging scarlet Vera Wang creation , which she accessorized with stunning emerald earrings . `` The most exciting part of my outfit is my Colombian emeralds , '' the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series nominee said of her ensemble . See all the best-dressed stars on the Emmys red carpet Julianna Margulies Nominee and presenter Julianna Margulies chose a strapless white Armani Privé couture gown featuring a jewel-dotted bodice . `` The Good Wife '' star admitted that it was n't easy getting to