At the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Monday night (September 12), stars, writers and producers arrived in style for the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Some ultimately flopped, fashion-wise. Meanwhile, others brought a new level of class and sophistication to the red carpet. There will be many losers and only a few winners tonight, and the same goes for the red carpet attendees.
See below our ranking of the 2022 Emmys red carpet from worst to best:
Ariel Dumas and Andrew Ecker
ShareThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer and her date became walking pastel disco balls that seem to be competing for "Most Shiny" on the red carpet.
Emily Heller
ShareThe late show writers seem to be in competition for who looks most ridiculous, and Heller thought the "Kick Me!" sign on the back of her dress was a funny move but it comes off as extremely corny.
Reece Feldman
ShareThe actor looks a little too nerdy to look cool with those flats.
Jerrod Carmichael
ShareJerrod Carmichael lost his shirt and opted for a long, fur vest instead. With his white underwear peaking through, we have no choice but to dub this outfit as trashy.
Nicole Byer
ShareThough Nicole Byer's face and hair look flawless, her outfit falls flat and lacks some much-needed accessories.
Sarah Paulson
ShareA big miss for Sarah Paulson. We hate this cut of the actress' boxy top, peplum skirt and beaded belt.
Linda Morel
ShareThe producer looked like an angsty orchestra conductor.
Harvey Guillén
ShareThe actor's silhouette looks much too boxy and makes him look much bigger than he is.
Natasha Rothwell
ShareNatasha Rothwell picked a great color for her gown, but unfortunately the puffiness of it all does nothing for her figure.
Jasmin Savoy Brown
ShareThe Yellowjackets actress wore a cutout leather dress with golden accents.
Laura Linney
ShareWe are crying that the Ozark star opted for a very boring and unflattering silhouette that her character would wear on a political campaign.
Kaley Cuoco
ShareKaley Cuoco's dress looks as if it was buzzed off in the front, giving it a mullet look.
Colman Domingo
ShareThe Euphoria actor looks like a walking Emmy himself with all that is going on here with his outfit.
Britt Lower
ShareThe actress attempted an edgy look, but the pattern of her gown is just too close to that of a curtain.
Sydney Sweeney
ShareThe Euphoria actress' dress fell flat with this curtain-like pattern... We didn't need more of the fabric as a train.
Chloe Hilliard
ShareThe look would have been just perfect if it weren't for the tie-dye colored gloves, which make things look way too busy.
Issa Rae
ShareWe love the contrasting black trim on Issa Rae's white gown, but the shape looks a little awkward.
Elle Fanning
ShareElle's dress is a perfect combination of edgy and glamorous, but the hair just makes her look like an old lady.
Cristo Fernández
ShareThe happy-go-lucky Ted Lasso actor showcased his infectious smile on the red carpet. His ensemble wasn't as much fun to look at though.
Oh Yeong-su
ShareOur favorite Squid Game star showed up looking extra dapper on the red carpet.
Amy Poehler
ShareAmy Poehler kept things simple with a touch of sparkle.
Michael Keaton
ShareThe Dopesick actor was having fun on the red carpet with his shades on.
Phil Dunster
ShareThe Ted Lasso actor wore a deep burgundy blazer and struck a powerful pose on the red carpet.
Chris Perfetti
ShareThe Abbott Elementary actor wore a fun bow that had trailing strings and gold-accented loafers.
Nicholas Braun
ShareCream seems to be the color this season for the men at the Emmys, and the Succession actor looks bright and crisp in his ensemble.
Will Poulter
ShareThe Dopesick actor kept things sleek and simple in all black with a silver brooch.
Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form
ShareWe are loving the texture on Alexandra Daddario's nude gown, while husband Andrew Form let her steal the show.
John Legend
ShareJohn Legend was all Gucci-ed out in this cream tuxedo and oversized bowtie.
Tyler James Williams
ShareThe Abbott Elementary star looks lean in his deep blue pinstripe blazer and groovy with his flared dress pants.
Ben Stiller and Ella Stiller
ShareHow adorable is Ben Stiller's daughter?!
Jeremy Strong
ShareThe Succession star opted for a subtle glittering blazer.
Anthony Carrigan
ShareThe Barry MVP looked so edgy in this all black outfit with a textured blazer.
Skye Townsend
ShareThe Black Lady Sketch Show actress wore a pretty powder blue gown at the 2022 Emmys.
Ariana Debose
ShareWe didn't like this lavender dress until we saw Ariana show off its movement.
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino
ShareThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel writer showcased perfect 20s fashion on the red carpet.
Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay
ShareOur favorite Law & Order: SVU stars reunited at the red carpet and they looked so elegant!
Geena Davis
ShareGeena Davis looks as youthful as the the yellow gown she wore.
Chrissy Teigen
ShareTeigen is glowing with her baby bump and long tresses, with her salmon patterned sequined gown.
Reese Witherspoon
ShareWitherspoon wore an entrancing galaxy-colored gown at the 2022 Emmys.
Angela Bassett
ShareAngela Bassett looked as beautiful as always in this simply elegant yellow gown.
Hannah Einbinder
ShareThe Hacks star looks sleek and chic with her hair slicked back and a strapless black gown.
Ashley Nicole Black
ShareThe writer looked elegant with mesh opera gloves to match her mesh skirt.
Andrew Garfield
ShareAndrew Garfield looks cool in this all-cream suit, with accessories that bring an edginess to his outfit.
Desi Lydic
ShareDaily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent looked so glamorous with her plunging black gown.
Nicholas Hoult
ShareThe Great star looked great in wide leg trousers and double-breasted blazer.
Christina Ricci
ShareThe Yellowjackets star matched her bronze bag to her glimmering gown and a chic, sleek bob.
Seth Rogen
ShareSeth Rogen does it again, looking amazing on the red carpet in an all-white tux, matching his white hair.
Ayo Edebiri
ShareThe actress looked as sweet as a princess in this light pink dress with a billowing cape.
Connie Britton
ShareThe actress' choice of this salmon-colored dress harmonizes so well with her skin complexion.
Melanie Lynskey
ShareThe Yellowjackets star wore an elegant gown in a beautifully soft mint hue.
Laverne Cox
ShareLaverne's Madonna-inspired silhouette was one of the most well-executed looks on the red carpet.
Sandra Oh
ShareSandra Oh wore a beautiful deep indigo ensemble that made her sparkles dazzle on the red carpet.
Kerry Washington Black
ShareKerry Washington Black kept things both youthful and elegant with this white floral gown with black tights.
Toheeb Jimoh
ShareThe Ted Lasso actor looked so handsome in this pastel mint ensemble with a hanging wrap-belt.
Mark Indelicato
ShareThe Hacks actor went all-out with this tux and his shiny bright red hair.
Robin Thede
ShareThe writer and actress looked stunning in this aqua gown. We love the scarf accent so casually draped in front of her neck.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
ShareThe Abbott Elementary actress shocked us with this edgy look! We love the pearls in her hair.
Jung Ho-yeon
ShareThe Squid Game star showed off her model style with this elegant serve.
Zuri Hall
ShareZuri Hall cannot be touched -- her elegance in this white feathery gown is unmatched.
Sasheer Zamata
ShareThe actress looked stunning in this muted blue gown with a high thigh slit.
Hannah Waddingham
ShareHannah Waddingham looks SNATCHED in this pretty-in-pink gown! Absolute royalty.
Amanda Seyfried
ShareThe Dropout star always impresses at red carpet events and tonight is no exception. The actress wore a sparkling soft mauve gown with delicate mesh detailing at the neckline.
Rhea Seehorn
ShareThe Better Call Saul actress wore a fiery gown and served that energy on the red carpet.
Zendaya
ShareZendaya wore a custom Valentino ballgown inspired with a subtle peplum detail and a sweeping full skirt.
Julia Garner
ShareJulia nailed the elegant-meets-edgy look with a diamond cutout at her midriff.
Rosario Dawson
ShareRosario Dawson let her beautiful face shine through with her hair slicked back, while her dress served art deco inspiration.
Sarah Niles
ShareSarah Niles' gilded gown is serving movement! She looks so glamorous in this wearable piece of art.
Jean Smart
ShareThe Hacks star is dressed for Emmy success tonight looking absolutely FABULOUS in this cream gown that makes her body look amazing.
Lily James
ShareLily James is FLAWLESS in this bronze Versace dress, giving major goddess energy.
Rachel Brosnahan
ShareThe Mrs. Maisel star wore an impressive royal blue gown with bow accents and a plunging neckline.
Quinta Brunson
ShareThe Abbott Elementary creator and star showed everyone what it looks like to be funny, smart and stunning!
Caitlin Mehner and Danny Strong
ShareCaitlin Mehner's gown is the perfect shade of green and we are loving the tulle top.
