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It has recently come to my attention that I completely missed the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, which took place on January 4. Fortunately, thanks to the magic of the internet, I was able to look back over all the red carpet looks. And in case you, like me, frequently ask, "Who IS that? And why are they even here?" when you're watching the red carpet, I'm including an answer to those question for each of the celebrities, as well as the name of their designer (if I can find it), and a brief critique of their look. And since a lot of the dresses were black, white (and silver), black and white, or some shade of red, I've grouped each of those colors together, with everything else at the end. Enjoy!
Why: Presenter for Best Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited Series
Designer: Nina Ricci
Description: Plunging black silk halter with thigh-high front slit and diamond-shaped front panel.
Critique: I love the lines of the gown, both the silhouette and the seaming, and the black is especially flattering with her platinum blond hair. Bonus points for her crystal-embellished strappy sandals.
Who: Audrey Nuna
Why: Nominee for Best Song for "Golden" from the film KPop Demon Hunters
Designer: Marc Jacobs
Description: Geometric black haute couture gown featuring large circular fabric-covered panels in front of each shoulder and forming the front of the skirt, accented with a silver circle brooch on the bodice and stylized hair and makeup.
Critique: It was very "out there," but I might have liked it if the "sleeves" weren't quite so asymmetrical so it felt more visually balanced.
Who: Camila Pérez
Why: Cast member of the nominated television series Acapulco
Designer: Unknown
Description: Sleek black halter column with an open back and sides and tiny black straps.
Critique: The peep of skin at the side and the softly curves lines redeemed this dress from being overly simple, and her sleeked-back hair and subtle diamond earbobs were just the right accents.
Who: Cassandra Kulukundis
Why: Nominee for Best Casting and Ensemble for the film One Battle After Another
Designer: Unknown
Description: Black column with three-quarter-length lace sleeves and a square neckline.
Critique: Production people often look out of place on the red carpet, but this outfit is simple, flattering, and elegant, and the black sunglasses add a nice touch of "Yes, I'm Hollywood and I belong here."
Who: Danielle Brooks
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Peacemaker
Designer: Monot, Chopard jewelry
Description: Semi-sheer trumpet gown column with off-the-shoulder neckline, worn over a barely-visible high-cut panty.
Critique: I didn't love the sheerness and the visible panty, but the design of the gown was stunning, as were her diamond and sapphire choker and her neatly flipped high ponytail.
Who: EJAE
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Song for "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters, Presenter for Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Designer: Bridal Kong
Description: Strapless black satin ballgown with a basque waist and a butterfly-shaped bodice.
Critique: I loved the way the top of the bodice echoed her necklace, and the volume of the skirt was enough to be dramatic without being overwhelming.
Who: Emilia Jones
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Task
Designer: Custom Thom Browne, Boucheron jewelry
Description: Two-piece black gown, with a dropped-waist column skirt and a strapless stylized corset top with front buttons and diagonal slits at the hem.
Critique: The long sleek lines were flattering on her slight figure, and the huge sapphire on her diamond collar served well to draw focus upwards towards her face.
Who: Emily Mortimer
Why: Nominee for Best Original Screenplay for the film Jay Kelly
Designer: Unknown
Description: Dark brown velvet gown with a high round neck and slightly puffed three-quarter sleeves.
Critique: Although the color was pretty on her and the fabric was lovely, the style was boring and more than a little frumpy.
Who: Ginnifer Goodwin
Why: Voice actor for the nominated film Zootopia 2
Designer: Giorgio Armani Privé, Effy jewelry
Description: Figure-hugging black gown with metallic silver floral patterning, a slightly full skirt, long sleeves, and a high neckline.
Critique: The fabric was gorgeous, and I loved the cut of the skirt, but the neckline and fitted sleeves gave it a matronly feel, and her short (but cute) hair needs to be balanced with something a little more feminine or flowing.
Who: Janelle James
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary
Designer: Pamella Roland
Description: Strapless two-toned gown with a metallic silver paneled angled bodice and a slim black skirt with a deep side slit.
Critique: Simple but striking, and I loved the way her diamond necklace and bracelets tied in with the shiny silver bodice and her strappy rhinestone-studded sandals.
Who: Jean Smart
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, Presenter for Best Actor in a Drama Series
Designer: Tadashi Shoji, Saidian Vintage jewelry
Description: Long-sleeved, round-necked black lace jersey with a full black-and-silver textured skirt, accented with a wide black belt.
Critique: The textures of the lace and the brocade fabric added interest without being overly busy, and the wide black belt emphasized her slender figure. It should have felt dated or matronly, but somehow it didn't.
Who: Jessica Biel
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for The Better Sister, presenter for Best Supporting Actor
Designer: Lanvin, Cartier jewelry
Description: Frothy gold-and-black halter gown with angled tulle ruffles and a short train.
Critique: The angled lines of the fabric and ruffles emphasized the gown's soft movement, which softened the edginess of the stark colors and seaming. Nicely balanced.
Who: Kathy Bates
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Drama Series for Matlock
Designer: Unknown
Description: Black suit over a black tee, accessorized with black flats with square rhinestone buckles and a sleek updo hairstyle.
Critique: The suit itself was fairly bland, but I loved the rhinestone detail on the shoes. I felt like her look just needed a corresponding rhinestone detail near her face, like rhinestone edging on the neckline of her shirt, or a large sparkly brooch on her lapel.
Who: Kristen Bell
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This
Designer: Elie Saab, Effy jewelry
Description: Black halter trumpet gown with angled lace inserts in the bodice.
Critique: I loved the strategically-placed lace inserts and the tailoring of this gown, nicely softened by the long wavy tendrils of hair next to her face. Very pretty. Put this one in the "I would totally wear that" column.
Who: Megann Fahy
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Sirens
Designer: Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Description: Flared black sequin halter gown with a long train.
Critique: The simple cut was the perfect balance for the super-sparkly sequined fabric, and I loved her relaxed updo and soft rose lips.
Who: Natasha Lyonne
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Poker Face
Designer: Celine, L'Dezen jewelry
Description: High-necked black sequined minidress with long flared sleeves, paired with matching flared trousers.
Critique: The flare of the pants were a bit much to be worn under a skirt for my taste, but the fabric was great, and the black had just enough sparkle to not overwhelm. I loved the black with her vivid red hair, but her hair looked dry and frizzy, especially given the heaviness of her bangs.
Who: Rei Ami
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Song for "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters
Designer: Chochengco
Description: Black slim skirt with thigh-high side slit over a dark silver bodice with a large front cutout, with thick black velvet "tubes" accenting the sides of the neckline, outlining the front cutout, and forming bracelets.
Critique: It was kind of weird and funky, but it was visually balanced and kept the attention on her face rather than her dress, and I actually liked it. But it did also remind me of the fascinator that Princess Beatrice wore to William and Kate's wedding.
Who: Renate Reinsve
Why: Nominee for Best Actress for the film Sentimental Value
Designer: The Row
Description: Strapless black velvet column with a ruffled satin skirt attachment.
Critique: I loved the skirt with its subtle ruffles, but the bodice was too stark and shapeless on her slender figure and did not flatter her. A sweetheart neckline and a short necklace would have livened up this look considerably.
Who: Rhea Seehorn
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus, Presenter for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Designer: Custom Louis Vuitton, Brilliant Earth jewelry
Description: Round-necked sleeveless black gown with an exaggerated v-shaped bodice and a narrow skirt that flared slightly at the knee.
Critique: I loved her red lip and sleeked-back hair, but the dress needed a little less width in the shoulder and a little more curve at the waist. It reminded me of the gown that Cate Blanchett wore to the 2023 BAFTA Awards, except that Blanchett's had a little more shape than this one. Proof that the tiniest amount of difference in volume, angle, and cut can make a world of difference in the final look of an outfit.
Who: Rose Byrne
Why: Nominee for Best Actress for the film If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You
Designer: Valentino, Messika jewelry
Description: Black gown with spaghetti-strap bodice featuring horizontal faux-sheer ruching fitted to just below the hip, with a black taffeta bubble ruffle above a black taffeta ballgown-style skirt.
Critique: The visual interest of the uneven horizontal stripes countered the volume of the bottom half of the dress to keep it balanced, and the super-long diamond chandelier earrings and long auburn bangs framed her face beautifully.
Who: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Why: Executive Producer and Director for nominated series The Gilded Age
Designer: Sebastian Gunawan Signature
Description: Textured black strapless gown with two-tiered bubble skirt.
Critique: I loved the use of horizontal texture in the bodice and narrow vertical textured bands forming the skirt. Using strips instead of solid fabric created a feeling of lightness and movement, and her diamond necklace and high ponytail drew the eye up towards her face.
Who: Sarah Shahi
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Nobody Wants This
Designer: Georges Hobeika
Description: Two-piece silver-beaded black ensemble with a straight ankle-length skirt and cropped long-sleeved, round-necked top.
Critique: Although the fabric was beautiful and interesting, the style of the dress felt overly casual, especially with the minimally-styled hair and makeup. I'd prefer the skirt paired with a soft silver cami and an updo or a half-up hairstyle.
Who: Sherry Cola
Why: Presenter for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Designer: Unknown
Description: Double-breasted black tuxedo jacket dress with rhinestone buttons and elbow-length sleeves.
Critique: This look was elegant and sexy, and the large diamond and emerald ring and earrings added a pop of color without competing too much with the buttons of the dress.
Who: Amanda Seyfried
Why: Nominee for Best Actress for the film The Testament of Ann Lee
Designer: Valentino, Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Description: Two-toned gown with a black strapless sweetheart bodice with a short peplum, a barely-blush-pink flared skirt with short train, and a red bow accent at the waist.
Critique: The red bow added a pop of personality to the simple but chic outfit, but I didn't love the tight ponytail, which was too casual for the gown, especially when combined with the winged eyeshadow, which made the ponytail look uncomfortably tight.
Who: Hannah Einbinder
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, Presenter for Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television Award
Designer: Custom Louis Vuitton
Description: Two-toned high-waisted gown with a full black velvet skirt and a puffy ivory off-the-shoulder peasant-style bodice.
Critique: The ivory top, combined with her pale skin, lashes, and brows, made her entire upper half fade into the background. A colored top and more pronounced eye makeup would have worked much better.
Who: Jessie Buckley
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Actress in the film Hamnet
Designer: Dior and Boucheron jewelry
Description: Two-piece ensemble combining black velvet trousers with a white satin halter top falling to the hip and a wrapped white satin sash with a long floppy bow at one hip.
Critique: I liked everything about this ensemble except where the hem of the shirt met the pants, and it looked like two completely different outfits, especially with the peep of black emphasizing the meeting of the horizontal shirt hem and the angled sash of the pants. It should have been a one-piece outfit with a diagonal seam at the hip, or at least the top should have had an angled hem.
Who: Keri Russell
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat
Designer: Tom Ford, Boucheron jewelry
Description: Black mess jacket and slim trousers over a cropped white round-neck jersey, accented with a large silver and emerald brooch on the lapel.
Critique: The look had a wonderful Marlene Dietrich vibe, although the fabric and style of the shirt felt out of place with the rest of the suit, which is too bad because I loved the fact it was a mess jacket rather than a tailcoat. But the brooch was elegant enough to redeem the look significantly.
Who: Michelle Randolph
Why: Presenter for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Designer: Thom Browne, Pomellato jewelry
Description: Two-tone column with a hip-length white corset-style top with narrow straps, a reverse curved waist seam, and a black taffeta trumpet skirt.
Critique: The top of the gown felt more casual than the skirt, and it could have benefited from some kind of accent near her face, like black piping along the seams or neckline, a more glamorous updo, or a larger or more colorful necklace.
Who: Sarah Snook
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for All Her Fault
Designer: Akris, Chopard jewelry
Description: Black mess jacket and wide-legged trousers over an unbuttoned white dress shirt, accessorized with pointed black satin flats with rhinestone accents, and large emerald and diamond earrings and matching ring.
Critique: Another Marlene Dietrich look, this one a little more successful than Keri Russell's. I loved the flat shoes with the wide pants, and the sexiness of the open-necked shirt.
Who: Bella Ramsey
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Drama Series for The Last of Us
Designer: Prada, Sydney Evan jewelry
Description: Black tuxedo pants, a red dress shirt, a long white necktie, and a sleeveless black round-necked sweatervest-style overpiece with beaded fringe across the shoulders and just above the waist, leaving a plain black swath across the abdomen.
Critique: The sleeveless overlay did not work at all. The neckline was too high for the shirt collar and necktie underneath it, and the plain band across the abdomen was oddly placed and out of proportion. A fringed black dress vest would have worked much better while still maintaining that funky vibe.
Who: Alicia Silverstone
Why: Presenter for Best Drama Series
Designer: Stella McCartney
Description: Metallic silver draped strapless gown with a structured bodice, curved waist seam, draping at the hips, and a tapered silhouette to the skirt.
Critique: The lines of this gown were fabulous, emphasizing her curves and supporting and slimming in all the right places.
Who: Chloe Zhao
Why: Nominee for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for the film Hamnet
Designer: Rodarte
Description: Short-sleeved, v-necked, tea-length white gown with an organza overlay with an oversized ruffle collar and floral patterning on the skirt.
Critique: This look was too youthful and "prairie chic" for a director of Zhao's talent and status. She needed something sleeker with some color. I think she'd actually look fantastic in the "Marlene Dietrich tuxedo" trend, but with a pastel shirt.
Who: Elle Fanning
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress for the film Sentimental Value
Designer: Vintage Ralph Lauren, Cartier jewelry
Description: Clinging metallic gold sleeveless gown with deeply plunging cowl neck, and flared skirt with train.
Critique: Although this color was not ideal with her fair skin and hair, this gown was striking and glamorous and she looked amazing.
Who: Jessica Williams
Why: Presenter for Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Designer: Bora Aksu
Description: White gown with a lace corset-style bodice and a full tea-length skirt pulled up on one side to reveal a white lace petticoat, with a small black bow on the bodice with floor-length trailing ribbons.
Critique: The look had a fun vibe that combined Maria from West Side Story with Like a Virgin-era Madonna. It had a relaxed, retro feel that I liked.
Who: Krys Marshall
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Paradise
Designer: Sehnsucht Atelier
Description: Ivory maternity gown combining an iridescent lace bodice with long long sleeves and a mock turtleneck with a draped skirt with a narrow train and a slightly shortened hem, accessorized with pointy satin kitten heels with floral accents.
Critique: I loved the combination of sensible comfort and sleek chic. The draped skirt looked comfortable but still flattering, and the short hem minimized tripping hazards while also showing off her adorable shoes, and the ivory and textured lace set off her beautiful glowing face.
Who: McKenna Grace
Why: Presenter for Best Song and Best Animated Feature
Designer: Vera Wang, Chopard jewelry
Description: White sleeveless scoop-necked ballgown with a bodice fitted to the hip and set off with wide black bands at the neckline and hem.
Critique: This dress was beautifully proportioned and tailored (although the hem could have been shortened about an inch to skim the floor), the black-and-white was set off nicely with her soft rose tinted makeup, and the half-up, half-down hairstyle was just right for the vaguely '50s feel of the dress.
Who: Mia Goth
Why: Cast member of the nominated film Frankenstein
Designer: Dior, Dior jewelry
Description: Off-the-shoulder white column with draped shoulder details.
Critique: The dress was pretty, but the color wasn't right for her and made her look very washed out. The same gown in a rich jewel tone like emerald green or cobalt blue would have been much more flattering.
Who: Nicole Brydon Bloom
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Paradise
Designer: Akris
Description: Champagne sequined sleeveless maternity column with a v-neck and tiny straps.
Critique: It was pretty, and it looked comfortable, but it was a little forgettable. A little color, or a striking accessory like a soft wrap or shawl might have helped.
Who: Odessa A'zion
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Marty Supreme
Designer: Custom Ott Dubai
Description: Voluminous silver sequin gown with wide keyhole opening in bodice front, high band collar, and batwing sleeves.
Critique: There was a lot of fabric in this dress, and the draping, combined with her overlong bangs, gave a droopy, shapeless feel to the whole outfit. The bodice was great, but it needed a sleek skirt and a short shoulder drape rather than the floor-length batwings.
Who: Quinta Brunson
Why: Presenter for Best Limited Series, cast member of the nominated series Abbott Elementary
Designer: Chloé, Brilliant Earth jewelry
Description: Ivory pantsuit with wide-legged trousers, over a lace-accented cami.
Critique: I loved this outfit; it was tailored but feminine, and it worked well on her petite frame. Her delicate diamond necklace was just the right length, and her loose, natural curls were the perfect topper.
Who: Rebecca Wisocky
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Ghosts
Designer: Bibhu Mohapatra
Description: White column skirt with a bodice consisting of handkerchief sleeves leaving a wide vertical opening in front.
Critique: The front opening was just a little too wide; a narrower keyhole opening would have been more flattering and might have minimized the paleness of her chest relative to her face. But the white was lovely with her wavy red updo.
Who: Sara Foster
Why: Co-Creator of nominated television series Nobody Wants This
Designer: Monique Lhuillier, Jennifer Meyer jewelry
Description: White gown with high neck and long sleeves, with a long full skirt with deep side slit gathered in to the hip at the top of the slit.
Critique: The lines of the skirt where it gathered was very pretty, but the turtleneck-style top was boring and her limp, pulled-back hair did not add anything to the look.
Who: Jennifer Venditti
Why: Nominee for Best Casting and Ensemble for the film Marty Supreme
Designer: Unknown
Description: Burgundy v-neck cami overlain with a sheer burgundy long-sleeved, high-necked blousy top with a short peplum, over a burgundy satin skirt.
Critique: I loved the satin skirt but the top had a very 1970s Qiana vibe. It might have looked better with just the cami (no overlay) and a jeweled choker.
Who: Denée Benton
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Gilded Age
Designer: Vach Mai, Baetyl jewelry
Description: Burgundy satin corset with separate halter-strap bralet, over a darker burgundy chiffon skirt.
Critique: The lines were lovely, and I even liked the divided corset top, but the color difference between the two fabrics didn't work for me.
Who: Ego Nwodim
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Saturday night Live
Designer: Carolina Herrera, Fred Leighton jewelry
Description: Cherry red gown with round-necked, long-sleeved top and a full flared skirt with a deep side slit edged with black ribbon and gathered into a bow at the top of the slit.
Critique: I loved the color and the way the fabric gathered in to the bow. That simple detail, along with the slightly lower neckline, made the plain long-sleeved top work much better than other gowns with a similarly-cut top. This is another look that I would actually wear.
Who: Kate Hudson
Why: Presenter for Best Actor
Designer: Stella McCartney
Description: Red strapless minidress with a plunging sweetheart neckline and a long side train falling from an angled seam just below the waist.
Critique: I didn't love the sheer black hose, but the rest of the outfit was surprisingly cute in a very 1980s way.
Who: Katherine LaNasa
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Pitt
Designer: Custom Louis Vuitton, Messika jewelry
Description: Single-shouldered red gown with bloused bodice with a large knot at the shoulder, falling into an A-line skirt.
Critique: Although I liked the lines of the bodice, it was too voluminous and looked too stiff and sculpted in contrast to the soft, bias-cut skirt. But it was a fantastic color on her.
Who: Nikeah Forde
Why: Nominee for Best Visual Effects for F1
Designer: Unknown
Description: Cherry red halter dress , fitted to just above the knee, then flaring slightly to the floor.
Critique: Overall, this was a very nice silhouette and looked good on her, but the addition of a short train and chandelier earrings would have bumped it up from "prom" to "red carpet".
Who: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Abbott Elementary
Designer: Tony Ward FW25 Couture
Description: Burgundy ballgown with halter bodice and embroidered floral patterns on the skirt.
Critique: The wide straps and scooped neckline on the bodice gave it a bit of a casual "tank top" look, but I loved the lines of the skirt and the texture of the embroidery.
Who: Amy Madigan
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Supporting Actress for the film Weapons
Designer: Dior Men by Jonathan Anderson
Description: Blue morning coat-style jacket with elaborate cream and light blue embroidery over a matching zipped vest with horizontal hem, over straight-leg light wash jeans.
Critique: I absolutely adored the jacket and vest with their gorgeous embroidery, but I wish she'd paired them with cream or dark blue trousers rather than casual jeans. But it was still a pretty cool look.
Who: Arden Cho
Why: Presenter for Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Designer: Vivienne Westwood
Description: Pale lavender taffeta off-the-shoulder gown with a small drape at the top of the bodice and a high side font slit in the full skirt, with a slight train.
Critique: This gown was very pretty and demure, but I would have loved a pop of deeper purple in some accessories, like a necklace or even a pair of lace gloves.
Who: Ariana Grande
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress for the film Wicked: For Good
Designer: Custom Alberta Ferretti gown designed by Lorenzo Serafini, Swarovski jewelry
Description: Blush pink column dress with a broad scoop neck and long sleeves, studded with rhinestones, with a paler pink chiffon overlay forming a cape from the shoulders.
Critique: The dress looked lovely and ethereal, and was especially flattering with her new cinnamon-toned hair color.
Fun Fact: Grande's gown was very reminiscent of the gown worn by Diahann Carroll at the 1969 Academy Awards, as well as the gown worn by Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2022 Broadway premiere of Plaza Suite.
Who: Carrie Preston
Why: Nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Elspeth
Designer: Prabul Gurung, Melissa Kaye jewelry
Description: Sleeveless boatneck pink sequined sheath, darkening slightly from neck to hem.
Critique: It was a very simple dress, but the color shading and super sparkle elevated it to red carpet status.
Who: Chase Infiniti
Why: Nominee for Best Actress for the film One Battle After Another
Designer: Custom Louis Vuitton, Messika jewelry
Description: Two-piece pale yellow chiffon ensemble with a cropped, draped bodice front and knee-length draped back capelet paired with a flared skirt.
Critique: She certainly had the abs for this look, although I wished the top weren't quite so bare under the arms. The lines of the skirt were exquisite, and I loved the back capelet. I also would have preferred a less stark hairstyle.
Who: Chelsea Handler
Why: Host of the ceremony
Designer: Unknown
Description: Forest green taffeta off-the-shoulder column with an empire waist seam and twisted bodice details.
Critique: This color was absolutely gorgeous with her pale skin and blond hair, and I loved the soft draping of the bodice. Simple, but simple elegant.
Who: Erin Foster
Why: Co-creator and Executive Producer of the nominated series Nobody Wants This
Designer: Unknown
Description: Chocolate brown halter column with a sparkly fitted bodice with raised waist seam and fitted taffeta skirt.
Critique: I loved the sparkle of the bodice (which doesn't show very well in this photo), and the dress was perfectly tailored to her figure, but the color was just a hair dark for her.
Who: Erin Doherty
Why: Nominee (and Winner) for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Adolescence
Designer: Louis Vuitton
Description: Strapless mint green satin gown with pleated, diamond-shaped bubble skirt.
Critique: The bodice of the gown was gorgeous, and I was fascinated by the construction of the skirt, but it looked too much like an old-fashioned napkin dispenser. Great color on her, though.
Who: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress for the film Sentimental Value
Designer: Erdem, Boucheron jewelry
Description: Midnight blue strapless taffeta gown with asymmetrically angle bodice and flared skirt with a short train.
Critique: This dress was quite pretty, if somewhat understated for the red carpet, but it would have been fine with a little more styling, like some sparkly jewelry or a fuller hairstyle.
Who: Ji-young Yoo
Why: Cast member of the nominated film KPop Demon Hunters
Designer: Prabal Gurung
Description: Strapless deep pink gown with modified sweetheart neckline, long pleated skirt, short rectangular train, and a narrow matching wrap.
Critique: I loved the slightly funky details of this gown, like the broad pleating of the skirt and the shape of the neckline, which made it look unique without being weird. It was a very eye-catching color and style, and I loved it.
Who: Justine Lupe
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Nobody Wants This
Designer: Prada, Boucheron jewelry
Description: Ice blue semi-sheer chiffon gown with short flutter sleeves, narrow pleating down the front, and a full skirt with a short train, accented with silver sequined ribbons tied at the neck and waist.
Critique: I loved the long flowing lines of the gown, and the silhouette suited her slender figure, but the bodice style made her look very flat-chested and needed more tailoring.
Who: Lisa Ann Walter
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Abbott Elementary
Designer: Solangel
Description: Snug fitting long-sleeved blue column with plunging surplice bodice and large shoulder pads.
Critique: The color was great on her, and I loved the bodice (even if I wasn't completely crazy about the shoulder pads), but the skirt would have been more flattering if it fell straight down from mid-hip rather than clinging to the thigh.
Who: Marin Ireland
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Designer: Zuhair Murad, Bonheur jewelry
Description: Strapless teal taffeta gown with a full, pleated skirt and a small bow at the waist.
Critique: I loved the way the skirt was a hair shorter in front but longer all around to form the train, and the slightly dropped waistline accented with the bow made her torso look super-long and graceful. And the color was gorgeous with her sideswept red wavy hair.
Who: Patricia Arquette
Why: Cast member of the nominated series Severance
Designer: Marchesa
Description: Gold and black patterned gown with a straight-across bodice topped with narrow halter straps and a full skirt, accessorized with a black shoulder wrap.
Critique: Her boobs were so squished and spilling over that I hardly noticed the rest of the dress, which is a shame because it's rather a lovely design. But if it doesn't fit, it doesn't look good.
Who: Ruth E. Carter
Why: Nominee for Best Costume Design for the film Sinners
Designer: Unknown
Description: Two-piece powder blue gown with a textured, belted, bell-sleeved surplice jacket with a full peplum over a chiffon trumpet skirt with a short train.
Critique: I loved the contrast between the hint of texture in the jacket and the smooth, matte skirt, and I loved the gloves with the three-quarter bell sleeves, but having a single black accent in the gloves felt out of place, and the only thing I would add to this outfit is a little black fascinator or a black velvet choker to balance the gloves.
Who: Shannon Mahina Gorman
Why: Nominee for Best Young Actor/Actress for the film Rental Family
Designer: Unknown
Description: Pale pink sleeveless knee-length frock with a two-tiered sheer overlay on the full skirt and a gathered bodice with a sheer yoke, accessorized with patterned pink sneakers.
Critique: I loves this as an age-appropriate red carpet look. It was festive, it was fancy, and it was fun!
Who: Sophia Lillis
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for All Her Fault
Designer: Giambattista Valli
Description: Brown and rose patterned gown with a smocked, high-necked, long-sleeved, snugly fitted bodice and a full, ankle-length skirt.
Critique: I liked the fabric, but the smocking on the bodice made it a little bulky, and the snug fit was not flattering at her waist, and the ankle length was too short, especially with her overly basic sandals.
Who: Teyana Taylor
Why: Nominee for Best Actress for the film One Battle After Another
Designer: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Description: Double-breasted brown suit with black buttons over a white dress shirt with a burgundy long tie, accessorized with a large black feather boa, black leather gloves, and thigh-high shiny black leather boots.
Critique: I liked this look, but there were a few too many parts to it, which gave it a disjointed feel. As much as I loved the boots, I think this look would have been better with trousers - or even knickers - and black loafers or spectators instead of the boots.
Who: Wunmi Mosaku
Why: Nominee for Best Supporting Actress for the film Sinners
Designer: Custom Gap Studio by Zac Posen, Messika jewelry
Description: Deep teal halter gown with double straps and a full skirt gathered in to the empire waist, with an ombre train fading to white at the front.
Critique: This was such a regal, dramatic, and feminine look. I loved the softness of the draping and the elegance of her sleek updo and chunky diamond collar necklace. Fabulous.
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