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The Hottest Emmys Dresses You Didn't See (but Can't Miss)

The Hottest Emmys Dresses You Didn't See (but Can't Miss)

From Gaga's ruffled gown to Viola's lemon number, every dress from every party around TV's biggest night

By People Staff

Updated September 21, 2015 08:00 AM

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LADY GAGA

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in a slightly less understated look than she wore to the Emmys: a white gown with a geometric sweetheart bodice and giant puffy wrap at the Fox afterparty.

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LAVERNE COX

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in her second Calvin Klein Collection gown of the night, this one with its cutouts in the front, and two high slits, at the HBO party.

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NAOMI CAMPBELL

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wearing a body-skimming ivory column with a train and stacks of diamond bracelets to the FOX party.

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ARIEL WINTER

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trading her sophisticated red gown for a slinky beaded black-and-champagne Lorena Sarbu dress at the HBO afteparty.

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EMMA ROBERTS

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changed out of her pink Jenny Packham in favor of a textured black KaufmanFranco halterneck gown, fuzzy Emm Kuo clutch and H. Stern jewels at the HBO party.

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SARAH HYLAND

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leaving behind her elegant burgundy gown for a neck-tied KaufmanFranco mini and black stacked sandals at the FOX bash.

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KATHARINE MCPHEE

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in a daringly low-cut Wai Ming jumpsuit, slim Carbon amp Hyde choker and wine lips at the HBO party.

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QUEEN LATIFAH

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in a white suit with black details and a shamrock-green hat at the HBO afterparty.

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JENNIFER MORRISON

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wearing a one-shoulder white top with an extended train over cigarette pants, plus a black-and-white clutch (all Narciso Rodriguez) and bouffant do, at the HBO party.

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BUSY PHILIPPS

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in a halter dress with two contrasting prints and a handkerchief hem, pom-pom topped sandals and a half-up topknot, at the HBO party.

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NENE LEAKES

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in a striped lace dress with an attached cape, chunky bracelets and sparkling heels at the FOX party.

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ABIGAIL BRESLIN

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in a black party dress with a crochet embroidery overlay and feathered sleeves, a pink Swarovski clutch and nude heels at the Fox afterparty.

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MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL

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in a Rosetta Getty one-shoulder scarlet dress, matching lip and bronze sandals at the Variety and Women in Film pre-Emmy awards.

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VIOLA DAVIS

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in a lemon-yellow fit-and-flare dress with butter-yellow heels and large hoops at the "Women Making History" brunch.

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UZO ADUBA

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in a blue floral fit-and-flare dress with black trim, an Edie Parker clutch and gray suede heels at the BAFTA TV tea.

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LAVERNE COX

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in a marigold Marc Bouwer halter, with a Neil Lane diamond necklace and bracelet and H. Stern rings, at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards.

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TATIANA MASLANY

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wearing a DSquared2 button-up under an Alice + Olivia blazer, a Charlotte Olympia clutch and L.K. Bennett heels, to the Variety and Women in Film party.

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KATE BOSWORTH

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in a fresh-off-the-runway Tory Burch skirt and top, plus Bionda Castana heels, at the Glamour Women to Watch lunch.

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KIERNAN SHIPKA

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wearing a ruffled-sleeve Giamba mini with burgundy Jimmy Choo heels to the BAFTA TV Tea.

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JULIE BOWEN

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in an embroidered Lela Rose tea-length dress and red Jimmy Choo clutch at the Variety and Women in Film pre-Emmy party.

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JOANNE FROGGATT

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wearing a sparkling Naeem Khan mini with Giuseppe Zanotti Design heels and an Edie Parker clutch at the Television Academy party.

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EVA LONGORIA

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in a black Noam Hanoch cocktail dress with lace trim at the neckline, plus delicate jewels and simple pumps at the Television Industry Advocacy Awards.

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SARAH HYLAND

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in a Tory Burch crochet dress with a top-handle clutch by the line, plus Jimmy Choo heels, at the Glamour Women to Watch lunch.

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LAVERNE COX

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in a one-shoulder dress with stripes at the bodice and sheer fabric at the hem, a burgundy clutch and studded pumps at the Entertainment Weekly pre-party.

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CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

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in a blue cape-sleeved shift, gold sandals, drop earrings and an Edie Parker clutch at the Television Academy pre-Emmy celebration.

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ASHLEY MADEKWE

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wearing a double-breasted emerald pantsuit with black heels and a silver clutch to the Entertainment Weekly pre-Emmy party.

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ABIGAIIL BRESLIN

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in a garnet turtleneck dress with a wrap neckline, a Swarovski ring and strappy heels at the Entertainment Weekly pre-Emmy party.

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