SAG Awards 2016: Top 8 Best-Dressed Women That Stunned on the Red Carpet

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This year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards was filled with a variety of glorious red carpet looks. Below are some of the standout dresses from the event:

1. Alicia Vikander in Patchwork Sequin Dress

Fresh-faced and pretty, Alicia Vikander was a shining beauty in a Louis Vuitton gown featuring an edgy patchwork sequin design.

Alicia Vikander in a long, sequined colorblock gown by Louis Vuitton that shimmered and sparkled at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsAlicia Vikander in a long, sequined colorblock gown by Louis Vuitton that shimmered and sparkled at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

She topped the look off with sparkling jewelry from the same brand and wore a sleek, chic hairstyle.

Alicia Vikander's outfit was completed with a stunning pair of drop chandelier earringsAlicia Vikander’s outfit was completed with a stunning pair of drop chandelier earrings (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

2. Saoirse Ronan in Pale Pink Dress

Going with the pastel color of the year, Saoirse Ronan wore a pale pink dress from Michael Kors Collection.

Saoirse Ronan impressed on the red carpet in a pale pink Michael Kors gown, accessorized with Forevermark Diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsSaoirse Ronan impressed on the red carpet in a pale pink Michael Kors gown, accessorized with Forevermark Diamonds and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

The lovely dress is decorated with beading and semi-sheer fabric. She kept her makeup and accessories minimal and wore a slightly messy updo to offset the delicate dress.

Saoirse Ronan's large diamond earrings complemented the sparkling finish of the gownSaoirse Ronan’s large diamond earrings complemented the sparkling finish of the gown (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

3. Rooney Mara in Gorgeous Black Dress

Rooney Mara pulled off another edgy but glamorous look with her Valentino Haute Couture gown styled with Fred Leighton jewelry and a sleek, high ponytail.

Rooney Mara in a black Valentino dress and a chic high ponytail at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsRooney Mara in a black Valentino dress and a chic high ponytail at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

The black number had a very low, plunging neckline that revealed some side-boob action.

Rooney Mara's classic, low-cut dress reflects her signature dark styleRooney Mara’s classic, low-cut dress reflects her signature dark style (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

4. Rachel McAdams in Gothic Old-Hollywood Gown

The lovely Rachel McAdams went for a dark romantic look in a gorgeous Elie Saab ball gown. The dramatic black couture creation featured a mix of floral embroidery, beading, and sheer details.

Rachel McAdams in an Elie Saab gown that perfectly balanced old-Hollywood glamour with gothic accents at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsRachel McAdams in an Elie Saab gown that perfectly balanced old-Hollywood glamour with gothic accents at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

The Wedding Crashers actress styled it with simple Harry Kotlar earrings and a Le Vian cocktail ring.

The beautiful, feminine, and edgy elements of Rachel McAdams' dress make it a standout on the red carpetThe beautiful, feminine, and edgy elements of Rachel McAdams’ dress make it a standout on the red carpet (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

5. Claire Danes in Sleeveless Blue Dress

Claire Danes paired a simple, modern-styled Stella McCartney gown with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Claire Danes in a sleeveless blue color block gown designed by Stella McCartney at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsClaire Danes in a sleeveless blue color block gown designed by Stella McCartney at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

The two-toned dress had a low v-neckline and a short train. Her makeup was soft, and her hairstyle was kept easy-breezy and simple.

The dress featured a plunging neckline, highlighting Claire Danes' figure in an elegant and modern wayThe dress featured a plunging neckline, highlighting Claire Danes’ figure in an elegant and modern way (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

6. Ellie Kemper in Strapless Patterned Gown

Ellie Kemper surprised us with a strapless Peter Pilotto dress that showcased a bold pattern and a textured design.

Ellie Kemper in a stunning strapless patterned gown designed by Peter Pilotto at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsEllie Kemper in a stunning strapless patterned gown designed by Peter Pilotto at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

While the unique style of Ellie’s gown is not something we see very often for red carpet events, the charming redhead managed to pull it off.

Ellie Kemper looked elegant and glamorous on the red carpetEllie Kemper looked elegant and glamorous on the red carpet (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

7. Viola Davis in Lavender Gown

Viola Davis was all about classic glam for the special night when she took home the trophy for Best Actress in a TV Drama Series.

Viola Davis in a lavender off-the-shoulder gown designed by Zac PosenViola Davis in a lavender off-the-shoulder gown designed by Zac Posen at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

Davis looked beautiful in an off-shoulder Zac Posen lavender gown, which she punctuated with Buccellati bangles and a matching boxy clutch.

Viola Davis won for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series for her role on How to Get Away With Murder at the SAG AwardsViola Davis won for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series for her role on How to Get Away With Murder at the SAG Awards (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

8. Emilia Clarke in Hot Pink Dress

Bright pinks can be hard to pull off in red carpet events, but Emilia Clarke was able to look extra cute and glamorous at the same time.

Emilia Clarke in a bright-pink, low-cut Dior gown at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsEmilia Clarke in a bright-pink, low-cut Dior gown at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016 (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

The ‘Game of Thrones’ star wore a fuchsia pink Dior Haute Couture ball gown and decorated her stunning look with jewelry from the same brand.

Emilia Clarke looked every bit the Disney princess and accessorized with green and blue jewels from the same fashion houseEmilia Clarke looked every bit the Disney princess and accessorized with green and blue jewels from the same fashion house (Credit: WENN / FayesVision / Brian To / Apega)

Who was your favorite at the 2016 SAG Awards?