Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Trend Alert! Purple Haze

 Alyson Hannigan in Marchesa and Carrie Underwood in Romona Keveza

Undoubtedly, the HOTTEST color of the night was shades of Purple. Whatever you call it; Grape, Plum, Pomegranate or just plain purple, everyone seemed to be wearing the color on last night's 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Red Carpet.

The main reason for this trend is really quite simple. Stylist were mainly pulling gowns from designer's Fall 2013 Collections. While several actresses were able to get dresses "hot off the runway" from last week's Spring 2014 Runway Shows, most (especially if you are a planner and pick your dress weeks in advance) wore dresses from the Fall 2013 Collections which were presented last February. In addition to shades of purple, Wine, Burgundy and Raspberry were colors that were added to the spectrum.

 

Melissa Rauch in a Purple Rubin Singer Draped Gown; Mindy Kaling in a Deep Plum Georges Chakra Gown

 Kaley Cuoco in a Burgundy Vera Wang Tulle Ballgown; Heidi Klum in a Pomegranate (deemed by Tim Gunn) Atelier Versace Beaded Gown

  Linda Cardellini in a Raspberry Draped Donna Karan Atelier Gown; Michelle Dockery in a Wine and Tomato Colored Halter Ballgown by Prada

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Alyson Hannigan in Marchesa

Alyson Hannigan in custom Marchesa

Alyson Hannigan was a sleeper hit for me at last night's Primetime Emmy Awards. While the dress is nothing revolutionary, the color (TREND ALERT!), fit and beautifully draped bodice were perfection. She was wise to have the dress custom made in a beautiful solid color as opposed to the very "fashion-forward" print that was shown by Marchesa for Resort 2014.

Good Job Alyson!

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Julianne Hough in Jenny Packham

Julianne Hough wore this Jenny Packham Spring 2014 Celedon Green Beaded and Transparent Tulle Gown to last night's 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.



I'll have to say that it was not my favorite gown of the night. While Julianne is gorgeous and has an amazing dancers body, the transparency was a bit much for such a high level awards show. While it gives the dress a bit of an "edge", it would have worked better at a different event.



What do you think of Transparent dresses on the Red Carpet? 

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Jessica Pare in Oscar De La Renta Spring 2014

Jessica Pare in Oscar De La Renta Spring 2014

"Mad Men" actress Jessica Pare wore an Oscar de la Renta Spring 2014 Azure Blue-colored strapless gown. This gown--which features a hi-lo hemline and folded-and-pleated bustier top section--was JUST shown on the runway less than two weeks ago at New York Fashion Week. As many fashion insiders know, disgraced designer John Galliano has been "working" at the de la Renta studios, assisting in the collections and one can definitely see a "Galliano" touch to this design.

 

Who Wore What?.....65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards: Carrie Underwood in Romona Keveza Fall 2013

Carrie Underwood in Romona Keveza Fall 2013

Carrie Underwood stepped onto the 2013 Emmy Awards red carpet in a grape colored strapless ball gown from Romona Keveza Fall 2013. On the runway, the gown was much fuller (more of a crinoline/petticoat underneath). I think it was a wise choice of Carrie and her stylist to forgo the UBER BIG under-petticoat and let the gown "go free". A black satin waist sash was also added to break up the gown and give the waist more definition.