Get the Look: Emmy's Style

By Suzanne Singer
August 31, 2010

Like millions of other Americans, you may have watched this year’s Emmy Awards which aired Sunday on NBC and opened with will likely go down as having one of the best ever awards show intro skits—a "Glee"-style treatment of Springsteen, courtesy of host Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Betty White and half that show's young cast.

Of course, the entertainment is only half the draw. Mostly, we tune in to see the stars saunter down the red carpet in their tuxes and beautiful gowns, glittering jewels, sky high heels and amazing hair and makeup.

Don’t think that just because you didn’t attend the event, you can’t do a little style biting. Check out the trends from the big night and see how to get the looks yourself on eBay now. Happy shopping!

Navy Blue

A huge color for gowns at the 2010 Emmy awards, navy is little less severe than traditional black and a bit more unexpected. See how Padma Lakshmi from "Top Chef," Jayma Mays from "Glee" and Julie Bowen from "Modern Family" all wore this classic midnight hue.

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NEW Navy Pleated Bandeau Dress

Go sophisticated with a simple strapless cut and don’t forget to your own statement necklace to personalize your outfit.

(buy it now price, $57)

Padma Laskshmi wore a strapless navy blue chiffon gown from Carolina Herrera with a jeweled bib necklace from her own jewelry collection. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Staff)

NEW Strapless Navy Blue Ruffle Cocktail Dress

A dress with a form fitting strapless bodice is the perfect balance for interesting volume on the bottom.

(buy it now price, $59.99)

Jayma Mays wore a navy blue gown from Burberry Prorsum with Neil Lane jewelry. (Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging/Contributor)

NEW Navy Satin Cocktail Dress

The opposite of the last dress is true too…When you wear a strapless dress with extra frills and ruffles, make sure the bottom is more streamlined and simple.

(buy it now price, $38.99)

Julie Bowen wore a silk gazaar gown from J. Mendel with Neil Lane jewelry. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Staff)

One-Shoulder

The one-shoulder gown was seen all over the red carpet. Rock the style like Julie Benz from "Dexter" in all white, Jennifer Carpenter, also from "Dexter" in a sequined long-sleeved version and Emily Deschanel from "Bones" in a purple one with tiered ruffles.

NEW White One-Shoulder Cocktail Dress

A one-shouldered dress in all white needs an edge, pair with gold or rose gold metallics to make it more funky and cool.

(buy it now price, $38.99)

Julie Benz wore a white silk one-shouldered gown with a beaded cut-out hip detail from Pamella Rowland with Jacob & Co. jewelry. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Staff)

NEW Metallic Black One-Shoulder Long-Sleeve Dress

A one-shouldered dress with a long sleeve is statement making and even more goth-like when worn in shiny black.

(starting bid, $35)

Jennifer Carpenter wore a long-sleeved one-shouldered gown in gunmetal sequins. (Photo Credit: Jason Merritt/Staff)

NEW Purple Ruffle One-Shoulder Dress

Deschanel’s dress is very festive with the all over tiered ruffles. Get the same vibe with this one-shouldered purple mini dress, it packs the same punch and the one ruffle is more subtle making the dress more wearable.

(buy it now price, $58)

Emily Deschanel wore a one-shouldered purple tiered ruffle gown from Max Azria Atelier with Neil Lane jewelry. (Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging/Contributor)

Grecian

Grecian columns were very popular at this year’s Emmy’s. Celebs like Kim Kardashian from reality tv show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Rose Byrne from Damages and Kelly Osbourne who will be on E!'s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers this year all channeled the Greek goddess look.

NEW Jeweled White Gathered Grecian Dress

A white gathered Grecian style dress is all the more special when it has a neckline with gems, the best part? No necklaces required!

(buy it now price, $25.85)

Kim Kardashian wore a white draped gown with embellished neckline from Marchesa with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. (Photo Credit: Steve Granitz/Contributor)

New Grecian Twisted Satin Strap Dress

This dress is much softer than Byrne’s choice. To make this style a little stronger and more current, pair with statement metal collar necklaces and cuff bracelets.

(buy it now price, $25.85)

Rose Byrne wore a white cut-out Grecian gown from Gucci with Bochic jewelry. (Photo Credit: Steve Granitz/Contributor)

NEW Black Grecian Kimono Maxi Dress

A drape-y style maxi dress in black offers a whole new and different take on the Grecian dress trend.

(buy it now price, $19.98)

Kelly Osbourne wore a black Grecian style gown from Tony Ward. (Photo Credit: Steve Granitz/Contributor)

Glitter

Claire Danes who won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie award for her role in mini-series "Temple Grandin" in a glittery sequined ensemble—also a big trend on runways for fall.

NEW Gold Sequin Strapless Dress

A pale gold strapless dress like this has very clean lines and the warm color mimics skin tone reading more like a soft nude than a heavy metallic.

(buy it now price, $249)

Claire Danes wore a Swarovski crystal encrusted strapless gown from Armani Prive. (Photo Credit: Jason Merritt/Staff)

Nude Colors

With the color taupe or mushroom (whatever you want to call it) being such a trend, it is no surprise that blushes, nudes, even pale golds took center stage at the event. Jewel who performed and Gugu Mbatha-Raw from "Undercovers" were on trend in a barely there colors, as was Elizabeth Moss from "Mad Men."

NEW Beaded Peach Lace Dress

This dress is in the same peach tone and same lace fabric but the simple belted waist and ‘50s style skirt is a more timeless cut.

(buy it now price, $179.99)

Jewel wore a lace tiered peach gown from Zuhair Murad. (Photo Credit: Jason Merritt/Staff)

NEW Blush Silk Strapless Dress

This strapless silk dress in blush has the same detailing on the bottom as Mbatha-Raw’s gown does on top and a lot more flattering.

(buy it now price, $118)

Gugu Mbatha-Raw in a satin blush ruffled bodice gown. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Staff)

Flamenco

The out-of-the-blue trend of flamenco-inspired ruffle gowns made an appearance at the Emmy’s as well. Stars such as Lea Michele from Glee in this season’s color du jour, navy, Naya Rivera, also from Glee in metallic teal and January Jones from Mad Men in a short in the front and long in the back cerulean gown all wore this Spanish inspired style.

Dalia 1940’s Flamenco Ruffled Dress

With a dress style this flashy, sometimes a subtle color is the right way to go like this champagne colored number.

(buy it now price, $219)

Lea Michele wore a strapless navy Oscar de la Renta gown with cascading ruffles with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. (Photo Credit: Jeff Kravitz/Contributor)

Vintage Flamenco Dress

Instead of the side slit on Rivera’s gown, go all out with the side ruffles as seen on this silver strapless vintage dress.

(buy it now price, $80)

January Jones wore a bright blue strapless ruffle gown from Atelier Versace with Cartier jewelry. (Photo Credit: Jason Merritt/Staff)

NEW Flamenco Gown

Do like Jones if you dare and get a strapless blue gown that is short in the front and long in the back.

(buy it now price, $69.95)

Naya Rivera wore a strapless metallic teal ruffle gown from Simin. (Photo Credit: Mathew Imaging/Contributor)

Short

And now for something unheard of at celebrity events like the Emmy’s…going short. Be risqué like Heidi Klum from "Project Runway" in a strapless black floral and beaded mini, Stephanie Pratt from reality tv show "The Hills" in a long-sleeved mini dress and Arden Myrin from "Chelsea Lately" in a pale colored drape-y strapless mini.