The 2013 Best Dressed List

01 of 20

CLAIRE DANES

Carrie Mathison needs to uncover the secret to insane post-baby body, which she shows off in a draped lipstick-red Atelier Versace gown (“They did a miraculous job!” she raves), matching Salvatore Ferragmo heels and Lorraine Schwartz ruby-and-diamond jewels.

02 of 20

KATE HUDSON

“I went for comfort,” says of her second-skin, belted black Alexander McQueen keyhole gown with tons of embroidery around the neck. Proof that celebrities have a very different definition of comfort than the rest of us. She finishes the look with a Roger Vivier clutch and Jennifer Meyer rings.

03 of 20

SOFIA VERGARA

Kelly Osbourne stole the dress we picked for her, so settles for this knockout black Michael Cinco sequin sweetheart gown, worn with pin-straight strands and more than 100 carats (or $8 million, to put a number on it) worth of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.

04 of 20

NAOMI WATTS

From the front, high-neck Zac Posen gown is pure elegance. From the back, the spine-skimming design and long train are hot enough to cause whiplash. She finishes the look with custom Lorraine Schwartz lavender jade-and-ruby jewels and a glam Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

05 of 20

JENNIFER GARNER

Her husband may have been nominated, but it was who looked truly award-worthy in this va-va-voom Vivienne Westwood Couture burgundy sequin gown and golden gems.

06 of 20

ZOOEY DESCHANEL

At the 2013 Golden Globe Awards

07 of 20

EMILY BLUNT

We’re used to coveting her cute date (husband John Krasinski) and perfect skin, but after this red carpet, more than a few PEOPLE.com editors are also looking to get their hands on her killer cutout golden Michael Kors gown, plus those dazzling Lorraine Schwartz earrings and bangles and that slim Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

08 of 20

TAYLOR SWIFT

We know how at least one person at our Twitter party feels about all-grown-up dark plum gown by Donna Karan Atelier – and we absolutely agree with DKNY PR Girl that the color is “heavenly” on the singer. Those killer Lorraine Schwartz jewels aren’t half bad either!

09 of 20

STACY KEIBLER

Much like her boyfriend George Clooney, Stacy’s perfectly fitted black Armani Privé gown, shot through with silver stripes (and accessorized with Forevermark jewels), is simply sexy.

10 of 20

ANNE HATHAWAY

We had expected some major dra-ma from the Les Mis star tonight, and even though keeps things simple with a pristine white peplum Chanel gown and delicate jewels, we still approve.

11 of 20

AMANDA SEYFRIED

See ya, Les Mis corsets and hoop skirts. opts for modern and sexy in a flowing custom lace Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown, Fred Leighton jewelry and her signature blonde waves.

12 of 20

JESSICA ALBA

What to discuss first? The fiery hue of her fitted Oscar de la Renta gown? Those perfect waves? Her eyebrow-raising fuzzy orange Roger Vivier clutch? Oh, we know: that $5.8 million Mrs. Winston by Harry Winston necklace. Want.

13 of 20

LEA MICHELE

It’s not often that we get to refer to the emotive Glee as an ice queen, but in this allover beaded white Elie Saab gown (with – no surprise here – a high slit) and sparkling Lorraine Schwartz emeralds, we think the title definitely applies.

14 of 20

AMY ADAMS

Our opinion is that the looks chic, but that wasn’t everyone’s first take on her mermaid Marchesa gown (worn with Tiffany & Co. diamonds). Amy revealed that when her two-year-old daughter Aviana first saw it, “She was wondering where my feet were!”

15 of 20

SALMA HAYEK

If you ever wondered why is famous for her figure, this perfectly fitted Gucci Première gown with a big bow at her tiny waist should explain it. Those gorgeous Martin Katz earrings certainly don’t hurt matters, either!

16 of 20

KERRY WASHINGTON

We remain enamored of the Scandal star’s ability to take risks that totally pay off – in this case, a barely there sheer Miu Miu dress covered in feather embroidery, plus a clutch and heels by Prada and jewelry by Chopard and Fred Leighton.

17 of 20

CONNIE BRITTON

The best hair in Hollywood hits the red carpet accompanied by a dazzling KaufmanFranco column gown and stacks of eye-catching Lorraine Schwartz bangles (including more than 100 carats of diamonds).

18 of 20

JENNIFER LOPEZ

If there were an award for the J.Lo-iest Dress, this nude illusion gown with ivory lace by Zuhair Murad (worn with a Jimmy Choo clutch, Christian Louboutin heels and Le Vian jewelry) would certainly go home with it.

19 of 20

HAYDEN PANETTIERE

She may play a bad girl on Nashville, but blush, tiered, strapless Roberto Cavalli number, bubblegum Kotur clutch and Forevermark pendant necklace are nothing but sugary sweetness.

20 of 20

NICOLE RICHIE

No wonder she’s a judge on Fashion Star. totally sells this periwinkle embroidered Naeem Khan gown, fringed House of Harlow 1960 clutch and earrings by H. Stern. And with those glam retro waves, we think she might be also pitching a new show: Hair Star.