GETTING WILDE AT THE EMMYS

Posted Sep 23 2009 @ 09:17 PM

Compared to past years, I didn't find myself with much to say about the red carpet gowns at the 2009 Emmy Awards on Sept 20 – until I saw Olivia Wilde in this gorgeous lace Marchesa gown. It seemed that this year lots of unnecessary glitz and embellishments battled pastel hues contrasting rich red, plum and noir shades on the red carpet, but somehow Olivia nailed it with this delicately feminine gown. I adore the illusion panel on the front and the way the lace appliqués fall on the train – even the pale pistachio shade flatters her complexion in an almost flawless way (to try out the lacy style for yourself browse Sue Wong's gorgeous gowns like the Long Lace Beaded Ball Gown in Ivory, Victorian Layered Gown in Ivory, or the Flowered Gown in Tan). It's old Hollywood glamour, yet modern at the same time. With the help of her stylist she gave the gown the perfect finishing touch with a dazzling box clutch (try Moyna Handbag's Antique Hand Beaded Clutch in Silver), diamond teardrop earrings (go playful with Kuo Ting's Frosted Teardrop Earrings in Sterling Silver) and a slender silver bangle (opt for Christie Martin's custom Love Bangle in Sterling Silver). With the exception of the nude zipper going up the center back, Olivia takes the night for me. Amongst the other fashion critics, Red Carpet Fashion Awards gave January Jones the Best Dressed accolades, while People picked Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhullier and a very pregnant Heidi Klum in Marchesa to head their list of over 20 best dressed guests. From the picks above, who makes the top of your list?

Olivia Wilde seen in Hollywood, CA on Sep 20 2009.