Delicate, Candy-Colored Dressing: MEGA’s Best Dressed Women at the 78th Emmy Awards

Across the 78th Emmy Awards, glamour came through in candy-colored gowns, liquid metallics, crystal embellishment, sculptural details, and silhouettes designed for the occasion. Taking form were two distinct directions: the languid slip dress and the sculpted gown. Some looks skimmed the body with the ease of lingerie, while others relied on corsetry, dramatic volume, and architectural construction to make their presence known. Between the two, the evening offered a study in how a red-carpet dress can either follow the body or command it.

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Zendaya

Zendaya shimmered in a custom Prada gown covered in silver beading, with a plunging neckline and sheer construction. Mikimoto jewelry from the Petals Collection completed the look with its delicate pearl detailing.

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer kept things sleek in a Saint Laurent gown, pairing a streamlined silhouette with the house’s signature sense of sharp, sophisticated dressing.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman wore a custom Chanel ivory gown with a structured bustier and 46 handmade flowers crafted from silk and raffia. The dimensional detailing gave the classic silhouette a sculptural finish.

Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri brought personality to Chanel with a custom periwinkle dress finished with an oversized orange bow at the back. The unexpected color combination and exaggerated detail gave the look its character.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez wore a custom Louis Vuitton gown in a rich gold tone, cut close to the body with a clean column silhouette. Tiffany & Co. high jewelry added further sparkle to the look.

Sarah Pidgeon

Sarah Pidgeon opted for a delicate Chanel slip dress in lilac, finished with crystal and pearl embellishments. Its pared-back silhouette kept the detailing in focus.

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning wore a pale mint Ralph Lauren slip dress with a softly draped silhouette. Cartier jewelry provided a polished finishing detail.

Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook chose Balenciaga for a structured look that emphasized clean lines and sculptural construction. Cartier jewelry complemented the streamlined silhouette.

Chase Infiniti

Chase Infiniti made her Emmy debut in a custom Louis Vuitton strapless gown covered in copper beads. The fitted mermaid silhouette extended into a fluid, dramatic skirt.

Supriya Ganesh

Supriya Ganesh wore Alexander McQueen in a soft pastel look, balancing delicate color with the house’s approach to construction.

From pared-back slips to sculpted gowns, the strongest looks understood the power of a great silhouette—and knew when to let it speak for itself. The evening ultimately belonged to women who knew the shape of the moment and kept giving us reasons to keep looking.

Photos: GORUNWAY