2011 Emmys Red Carpet Fashion: Dive into the Dazzling Red Dress Trend

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By now, I’m sure all of you have seen pictures or watched a rerun of the Emmys (Emmy Awards) that took place last Sunday. What did you think of the dresses?

Fashion-wise, one thing was pretty clear – red dresses ruled on the red carpet that day. Yup, in case you failed to notice, a lot of the celebrities (and even some correspondents who covered the show) wore red to the event:

There was Kate Winslet, who arrived on the red carpet in a classic and elegantly cut gown from Elie Saab – one with a touch of risque to it via a deep plunging neckline that showcased her assets:

Kate Winslet in Elie Saab at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsKate Winslet in Elie Saab at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 2011 (Credit: B.Dowling / Nikki Nelson / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)

Kerry Washington, on the other hand, was all glitzy and glamorous as she attended the event in a dramatic shimmering strapless that featured a sheer skirt and a paneled floor-grazing hem:

Kerry Washington in Zuhair Murad at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsKerry Washington in Zuhair Murad at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 2011 (Credit: B.Dowling / Nikki Nelson / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)

And then there was Lea Michele, who glowed in her back-baring, shoulder-detailed Marchesa. With such a big smile on her face, it was easy to tell she felt fabulous in the dress:

Lea Michele in Marchesa at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsLea Michele in Marchesa at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 2011 (Credit: B.Dowling / Nikki Nelson / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)

And then, of course, there was Sofia Vergara, who was sultry, sexy, and sizzling hot in the ruched one-shoulder mermaid gown that fully flaunted her curves:

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsSofia Vergara in Vera Wang at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 2011 (Credit: B.Dowling / Nikki Nelson / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)

Last but not least to grace the Emmys in red was Nina Dobrev. The Vampire Diaries heroine looked ravishing in her sweetheart necklined, gore-detailed serpentine gown.

Everything about her that day was pure perfection – the hair, the make-up, the dress (of course), and the accessories – a solid 10:

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsNina Dobrev in Donna Karan at the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on September 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California on September 18, 2011 (Credit: B.Dowling / Nikki Nelson / Apega / FayesVision / WENN)

As you can see, five stunning ladies in red dresses were at the Emmys. Now, I will ask you: who do you think looked the finest? Personally, my vote goes to Nina (Dobrev). How about you, who’s your pick?