Looking through the InStyle and MSN Emmy red carpet photo galleries this morning, I noticed a striking trend. It was like a white out. So many actresses arrived on the red carpet donning gorgeous wedding-inspired dresses in the very bridal colors of white, ivory, champagne and gold. So refreshing! These gowns were a lovely break from previous years' very colorful palettes {although there were still some–Teri Hatcher and Mariska Hargitay wore yellow quite well}.
Evangeline Lilly from Lost looked absolutely fabulous {top, middle}. One of my favorites, although I might be biased because her show is awesome. Felicity Hoffman from Desperate Housewives rocked her short hair* and a glittery gown. {Click all photos to view them large.}
Already this morning, Erin from Blue-Eyed Bride and other bloggers posted about Olivia Wilde's Reem Acra gown {far left above, and also below}. I love love love this dress. It is so reminiscent of the Pronovias wedding dresses I adored and posted about here in March when I first started looking. This kind of Grecian tailoring was exactly what I wanted in a gown, but the cut didn't flatter my figure. Either way, I can just imagine graceful floating on the dance floor all night in a dress like this. The pleating! The ruching! The beaded sleeves! Ahhh, I could go on and on...
Some more bridal-inspired looks complete with handsome dates. I do love Mad Men's Don Draper aka actor Jon Hamm.
Some actresses embraced the white trend, but went short. I love a great cocktail dress. These would make fun second/reception dresses. You could definitely party all night long in these!
It is wonderful when designers find inspiration from the bridal world. I especially love it when brides {myself included} can find inspiration from fashion designers and celebrities! Now I'm wishing I would have actually watched the red carpet arrivals to see these dresses in action, but I was busy catching up on work. I won't make that mistake again, after all I do have TiVo!
Now I want to know, what was your favorite Emmys 2008 red carpet look? Would you wear any of these for your wedding? Feeling inspired by any of these looks?
*I'm ready to go back to my short hair and join other newlyweds in the traditional chopping of the hair right after the wedding.
All photos © respective photographers and MSN.
Olivia Wilde's dress really is amazing... and her hair!! Too perfect for a wedding.
Posted by: Abbie | September 22, 2008 at 10:22 PM
they're all gorgeous. you know my favorite already. kyra sedgwick (sp?) was my second favorite. she looks amazing.
Posted by: Erin @ Blue-Eyed Bride | September 23, 2008 at 07:27 AM
All these would work for a wedding. thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Amy-Jo Tatum/Bride Chic | September 24, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Reem Acra gown always the best
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