Fashion Lily Tomlin's Best Red Carpet Looks By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. 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. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 18, 2015 @ 12:23PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The legendary actress has an affinity for sharply tailored black suits and timeless, elegant gowns. 01 of 08 At The 2015 Emmy Awards Steve Granitz/WireImage At 76 years old, the legendary actress still stuns on the red carpet. For the Emmys, Tomlin paired ruffled black separates with graphic shell jewelry and a classic black clutch. Her signature curly crop tops off the timeless look. 02 of 08 at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards Steve Granitz/WireImage For the Globes, Tomlin paired a black, sleeveless satin gown with an elegant, sheer embroidered jacket. The array of silver-toned jewels and a standout necklace proved that the star knows how to appropriately accessorize. 03 of 08 at a 2015 New York Screening of Grandma Mike Coppola/Getty Images For Tomlin, updating a go-to look is all in the details. Here, the star paired a traditional pantsuit with a graphic silver necklace and a jacket adorned with silk, pinstripe-like accents. 04 of 08 at the 2013 New York premiere of Admission D Dipasupil/FilmMagic Dressed in head to toe black, Tomlin let her necklace's geometric pendant do the talking. The monochromatic ensemble polished her red carpet look together, while, the small, barely-there accessories managed to make a fashionable statement. The standout? A perfectly-fitted black leather topper. 05 of 08 at the 2013 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Mark Davis/Getty Images To receive the Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for her role in An Apology to Elephants, Tomlin elegantly opted for a pantsuit combination that was nothing short of gorgeous. Not only did the star wear matching gold earrings, but metal-trimmed detailing around the jacket shined alongside her trophy. 06 of 08 at the 2013 Women's Media Awards Paul Zimmerman/WireImage It's evident that for Tomlin, sequined jackets are always a yes. Here, the legend once more chose to be comfortable in a pair of pants and a paired down black top. However, instead of sticking to any black blazer, she made sure to make a statement in a piece covered with shiny embellishments. 07 of 08 at the 2010 Emmy Awards Dan MacMedan/WireImage Tomlin ditched her affinity for black and dared to not only wear a zebra-print shirt with a matching jacket, but also accessorize in a wild style. Paired with a floor-length brown skirt, the beauty threw on a brown belt with woven leather detailing, a gold necklace replete with pendants, and matching metallic jewelry. 08 of 08 at the 2010 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic It's not necessary to show skin to drop jaws on the red carpet. At the 2010 Creative Arts Emmys in Los Angeles, Tomlin beat the feat in a floor-length, long-sleeved gown that mirrored old-Hollywood elegance. She kept things cool with a freshly chopped, pixie-like 'do. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit