Laura Prepon led the rest of the OITNB ladies in the Emmys fashion department. She wore a custom Christian Siriano dress, which I disliked at first glance. Upon closer examination, it really works. A jacquard capelet and a red dress could look Christmas-y, you know? Somehow, Laura pulls it off, and the dress itself is so wonderfully tailored with a slight fishtail and hip details that don’t feel too extravagant. She was one of the best dressed of the evening, although I still miss her red hair. Her updo helps offset the complexity of her dress, and her makeup is smoky perfection.

Taylor Schilling wore canary yellow Stella McCartney dress, which is a perfect example of why Stella is so overrated as a designer. The cut isn’t flattering, and the dress doesn’t look tailored to Taylor (ha) at all. Boo, down with Stella designs! Taylor looks like she’s attending a beach-themed party at the Chateau Marmont. Something nice – her pincurls and makeup are really cute.

Dascha Polanko also wore yellow with this awkward Leanne Marshall dress. Girl, no. A yellow tube top doesn’t work at the Emmys, especially paired with a peekaboo chiffon skirt. The top is the wrong size, and she looks like she’s inches away from a major wardrobe malfunction. If anyone would have stepped on her skirt, this results could have been disastrous.

Laverne Cox went classic with a teal Calvin Klein number, and this dress is just perfect. The dress is so simple yet so effective, and there’s something wonderful about how Calvin’s designs skim a body so perfectly. This is how you do a red carpet without looking like you’re trying too hard.

Uzo Aduba can do no wrong in this pink Jonathan Cohen dress with a halter top and printed dress. Uzo also took home the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy award. This is her second consecutive win while playing Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren, but last year, she only qualified as a guest actress. Good thing the television academy wised up and placed her in the proper category. She looks beautiful!

Taryn Manning got confused and thought she was headed to a Halloween party. This Rubin Singer dress looks very witchy, and it even comes with a Dracula cape. This is a case where Taryn would look cute and appropriate in a little cocktail dress instead.

Natasha Lyonne also went a little bit Stevie Nicks with this black dress that ended in a fringey skirt. She mostly pulls it off, but think of how sleek and amazing this dress would look if it ended in a column skirt (or even at the knee) instead of all that fringe, which does not bode well at an awards show.

Jackie Cruz wore white Christian Siriano and was one of the best-dressed OITNB ladies. She reminds me a little of Maya Rudolph with the fringe, and this is a solid Emmys entry. It would have looked a little sleeker without the front skirt slit, but no real complaints.

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