Last Year's Best-Dressed Stars

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Brooke Shields in Badgley Mischka Couture

Brooke Shields, 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Arrivals

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Last year marked Brooke Shields's first appearance at the Emmy Awards and the Lipstick Jungle star didn't disappoint. She radiated in a fuchsia Badgley Mischka Couture organza gown and diamond earrings and 19th-century diamond brooch by Fred Leighton.

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Heidi Klum in Armani Prive

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The show's most glamorous host wore numerous looks throughout the evening; the first being an avant-garde metallic gray asymmetrical dress from Armani Prive with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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Marcia Cross in Elie Saab

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Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross channeled Grace Kelly in an ankle-length confection by Elie Saab and plenty of diamonds from Hearts On Fire.

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America Ferrera in vintage Werle

America Ferrera, 2008 Emmy Awards, Fashion

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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee America Ferrera paired her gorgeous vintage Werle dress with Rene Caovilla black lace pumps and 19th century Fred Leighton jewels.

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Teri Hatcher in Monique Lhuillier

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Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher brought sunshine to the red carpet in a ruffled silk-chiffon gown by Monique Lhuillier, accessorized with Neil Lane diamonds.

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Tina Fey in David Meister

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Tina Fey-the night's big winner, nabbing three Emmys-didn't disappoint on the red carpet in a figure-hugging gown from David Meister. She added sparkle to the deep-purple number with a stack of diamond bangles and an amethyst Mary Norton clutch adorned with Swarovski crystals.

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Eva Longoria Parker in Marchesa

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From the runway to the red carpet-Eva Longoria Parker got flapper chic in a fringed silver number from Marchesa's Spring 2009 collection. The actress accessorized the dress with with super-high silver Stuart Weitzman stilettos and Verdura jewels.

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Christina Applegate in Reem Acra

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Christina Applegate brought drama to the red carpet in a gown from Reem Acra. The Samantha Who? star looked every bit the leading lady in a fitted silk organza gown from the line's Spring 2009 collection.

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Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra

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House star Olivia Wilde looked heavenly in a satin and chiffon twist-front Reem Acra gown with jewel-encrusted cap sleeves. Wilde accented her goddess look with Jimmy Choo heels, a Stuart Weitzman clutch and Kwiat jewels.

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Hayden Panettiere in Badgley Mischka Couture

Hayden Panettiere, 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Arrivals

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Hayden Panettiere-who was one of the night's presenters-looked sophisticated in a navy chiffon Badgley Mischka Couture gown with jet beading. The young Heroes star went with vintage 1920s bracelets from Fred Leighton.

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Sandra Oh in Oscar de la Renta

Sandra Oh, Oscar de la Renta, lace, trends, Emmys

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Grey's Anatomy nominee Sandra Oh was on-trend in a major lace dress from Oscar de la Renta, accessorized with vintage Chanel shoes and Bulgari gems.

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Jennifer Morrison in Marchesa

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House actress Jennifer Morrison was swathed in a satin single-shoulder Marchesa gown in soft gold.

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Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera

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Nominee Mariska Hargitay glowed in a single-shoulder yellow gown by Carolina Herrera and Fred Leighton jewels. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit lead finished the look with a bejeweled cuff and dangling earrings.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Narciso Rodriguez

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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee Julia Louis-Dreyfus was red hot in a Narciso Rodriguez dress with a peekaboo cut-out and Tiffany & Co. jewels.

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Kyra Sedgwick in L'Wren Scott

Kyra Sedgwick, 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, Jeweled Necklines

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The Closer leading lady showed off her curves in a white crepe gown by L'Wren Scott accented with diamond embroidery. Sedgwick complemented the design with diamond rings and 1930s diamond earrings by Fred Leighton.

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Last Year's Best-Dressed Stars

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Brooke Shields in Badgley Mischka Couture