News Awards & Events Emmys 2014 Emmys: The Biggest Red Carpet Trends By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on August 26, 2014 @ 12:13PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; NBC/NBC via Getty Images; JASON MERRITT/GETTY IMAGES 2014 Emmys: The Biggest Red Carpet Trends 01 of 05 RED Jeff Vespa/WireImage; Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Celebrities decided to match the red carpet at this year's Emmy Awards as they stepped out in floor-sweeping, crimson gowns. The pull of these looks is that the small-screen stars didn't go for simple shades-instead, they opted for red tones that were full of detail. January Jones' printed Prabal Gurung dress featured black insets and Sarah Hyland went for chic separates with a full-skirt-and-crop-top combo by Christian Siriano while Claire Danes' elaborate Givenchy neckline and lace insets also fit the bill. 02 of 05 POPS OF COLOR John Shearer/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Steve Granitz/WireImage Bright colors popped up on the red carpet at this year's Emmy Awards. Michelle Dockery stunned in a voluminous Rosie Assoulin gown while Girls' stars Lena Dunham and Allison Williams both wowed in Giambattista Valli. 03 of 05 WHITE John Shearer/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images (2); Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic White is proving to have serious staying power as Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, and Sofia Vergara all lit up the red carpet in icy-white hues. Wiig opted for a crisp cut Vera Wang gown with a thigh-high slit, Kate Mara worked a draped and pleated number, and Vergara sizzled in a figure-flattering Roberto Cavalli column. 04 of 05 SOFT METALLICS Jeff Vespa/WireImage; John Shearer/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images; Evan Agostini/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Image Super shiny metallics were reimagined for the Emmy Awards and instead of their usually show-stopping sheens, they turned up soft and subtle. Amy Poehler worked a silver Theia gown, Hayden Panettiere shimmered in a plunging Lorena Sarbu column, and Taylor Schilling wowed in champagne-hued halter neck gown. 05 of 05 BOLD BEADING STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; NBC/NBC via Getty Images; JASON MERRITT/GETTY IMAGES What's a red carpet without some ornate beading, right? Julia Roberts stepped out in a long-sleeve flared mini dress by Elie Saab, Gwen Stefani wore a shimmery Versace dress ornate with Swarovski crystals, and Jessica Pare brought the beads in a Lanvin midi dress featuring an embellished bodice.