Awards shows mean only one thing for us at NT’s fashion headquarters – the Red Carpet. And at last night's 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, there were quite a few on the carpet who didn’t deserve any bling.

Kicking off the fashion show was the lovely Lea Michele from "Glee" – Lea’s fashion choices on the carpet are always the opposite of what Rachel Berry would wear, and she vamped it up with a midnight blue Oscar de la Renta with a stunning flamenco-style tail. But although we’re big fan of Oscar de la Renta and this dress is gorgeous, it’s a little too much for Lea’s fun, youthful vibe. She’s only 24, so there was no need to wear such a fussy dress.

Midnight blue was definitely the new black on the red carpet. “30 Rock’s” Jane Krakowski  looked stunning in a custom-made Escada one-shoulder while Jayma Mays ("Glee") opted for a strapless flowing Burberry midnight blue number. "Modern Family’s" Julie Bowen also opted for a midnight blue J. Mendel dress with structured detailing around the bust. Teamed with vertiginous heels and sparkling jewelry, the midnight blue trend was sophisticated and sexy on the red carpet and Lea lead the pack.

In stark comparison to the midnight blue, the younger starlets opted for Grecian style white dresses. Kim Kardashian forged the path with a white Marchesa figure-hugging gown teamed with a Lorraine Schwartz cuff with Amber Riley following suit in a Melissa Masse dress that flattered her curves. Rose Byrne wore a gorgeous Gucci Grecian dress with Gucci platforms that highlighted the trend perfectly. "Modern Family’s" Sarah Hyland opted for a silver low-cut Pamella Roland dress that may have been a little too grown-up for her, but I liked her choice to wear silver and stand out. 

In between the midnight blue and white color spectrum were the champagne tones and lavender dresses. "Vampire Diaries's" Nina Dobrev picked a one-shoulder figure-hugging Zuhair Murad nude-tone dress and singer Jewel also opted for a similar style by the same designer. Sofia Vergara reigned in her ample assets in a sparkling Carolina Herrera pale yellow strapless number with a mermaid tail. 

"Glee’s" Jane Lynch looked great in her one shoulder purple taffeta gown by Ali Rahimi, a refreshing change for Sue Sylvester’s Adidas track-suit. Emily Deschanel also opted for a one-shoulder purple number by Max Azria Atelier which served the purpose nicely, but looked a little too Marchesa-esque for my liking. 

While Lea, Jayma and Jane looked lovely on the red carpet, the other "Glee" girls didn’t fare so well. "Glee’s" darling Dianna Agron looked overdone and frumpy in a layered, ruffled, lace mess by Carolina Herrera, and while she always looks stunning, the dress was just horrible on her. Naya Rivera’s deep green Vera Wang gown looked like it was out of a prom dress catalogue and her hair was another major mishap. Jenna Ushkowitz and Jessalyn Gilsig opted for red dresses by Kevin Hall and Nicole Miller respectively – but someone needs to tell these ladies that they’re meant to walk the red carpet, not wear it.   

The biggest misses of the night would have to go to "Mad Men’s" Christina Hendricks, Keri Russell, Mindy Kaling and Emily Blunt. Christina’s hour-glass figure has been quite the debate in recent news, and she opted for lavender Zac Posen chiffon number with a v-neck and ruffled sleeve-caps. The color served to wash her out, and the dress was beyond unflattering realms – a complete disaster. John Krasinski’s new wife, Emily Blunt, opted for pastel lavender Christian Dior with white flower details, that washed her out on the red carpet, especially next to the tanned Hollywood starlets surrounding her. Keri Russell decided a vintage Scherrer hot pink low cut dress was a good choice apparently (unless you’re under 21 or over 65, stay away from the hot pink). Mindy Kaling may be funny on “The Office”, but her dress at the Emmys was no laughing matter.  She looked like she purchased her dress for her Halloween costume as a wicked witch, and decided it could double as an Emmy look - which is a shame, because “The Office” actress is gorgeous. Lauren Graham also managed to get it wrong with her black and white geometric Yigal Azrouël gown – while this dress could have worked on a young starlet, on Lauren it looked sloppy and a little too mutton-dressed-as-lamb. 

January Jones was at the height of the critic’s debate, with her electric blue strapless Atelier Versace hoop-skirted dress. We at the NT office were also torn – I loved her choice to be bold and risky on the red carpet and by teaming her dress with Miu Miu heels, she is a fashionista’s dream. But others felt that while the Atelier Versace looks incredible on a runway, it might have been over the top and out of place on the red carpet. Tina Fey’s Oscar de la Renta dress was also on the debate table – some liked it for de la Renta’s classic sophistication while others thought it was boring – but after the Golden Globes disaster, Tina was sure to stay safe this time on the red carpet. 

Two favorites of the night were Kyra Sedgewick and Claire Danes. Kyra, which picked up the Best Drama Actress accolade for "The Closer", picked a strapless plum Monique L’Hullier gown and teamed it with loose waves and radiant makeup. Claire, who won an Emmy for her portrayal of Temple Grandin, also dazzled on the red carpet with a simple, classy sparkling champagne pink Armani Privé strapless dress and blonde locks. And while they both got Emmys for their well-deserved talent, we at NT are awarding them the best-dressed award for wowing us on the red carpet.

(With contributions by Misha Yim)

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