Emmys 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet

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Emmys 2022: Best fashion from the red carpet
Returning to the Microsoft Theater for the first time since 2019, the Primetime Emmy Awards welcomed some of television's biggest names to the red carpet.
The red carpet turned gold for the evening, and attendees from "Severance" actor Britt Lower to Amanda Seyfried in Armani Privé opted for sparkling or sequined ensembles to match. Among them, Lily James stood out in a Versace gown made from bronze metal mesh, while Christina Ricci stunned in a shimmering gown by Fendi.
There were pops of pastel, too. Ariana DeBose's wowed in an ethereal lavender dress that featured a cut-out bodice and floral embellishment, and "Yellowjackets" star Melanie Lynskey wore a mint-green tulle gown by Christian Siriano.
Many of the evening's men played it safe in classic tuxedos and tailored suits (aside from a bare-chested Jerrod Carmichel). Bowen Yang and Himesh Patel both brought their ensembles to life with patterned jackets, and "Ted Lasso" star Toheeb Jimoh's suit featured a dangling waist tie.
As for the unexpected menswear look of the night? All-white -- or all-cream -- suits. Nicholas Braun and Andrew Garfield (in Dior Men and Zegna, respectively) were joined by Seth Rogen and John Legend in embracing the trend.
See below for some the best looks from this year's red carpet.

Outstanding Lead Actor nominee Lee Jung-jae looked suave in a studded jacket and leather tie. Credit: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters

Lily James in a sparkling bronze Versace gown. Credit: Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty Images

Steve Martin and Martin Short kept things classic in black-tie tuxedos. Credit: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters

Ariana Debose in lavender dress with a cut-out bodice and floral embellishment. Credit: Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Amanda Seyfried in a pink gown from Armani Privé's Fall 2022 Couture collection. Credit: Ringo Chiu/Reuters

Quinta Brunson, nominated for "Abbott Elementary" as both an actor and producer, arrived in Dolce & Gabbana. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Nicholas Braun in an all-white suit with a sparkling collar detail by Dior Men. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Robin Thede in a Christian Siriano dress. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Kerry Washington wore Elie Saab Couture. Credit: Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty Images

Alexandra Daddario wore a stunning hand-beaded Dior gown. Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

RuPaul and Michelle Visage brought drama to the gold carpet. Credit: Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

Elle Fanning channeled old Hollywood glamour in a strapless black and pink dress designed by "The Great" costume designer Sharon Long. Credit: Ringo Chiu/Reuters

Awards host Kenan Thompson in a velvet tux. Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Sydney Sweeney, who was nominated for both "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," stunned in Oscar de la Renta. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

"Ted Lasso" star Toheeb Jimoh impressed wearing a pale suit and waist tie over a black shirt. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Christina Ricci wore a matching dress and bag by Fendi. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Sheryl Lee Ralph, nominated for her turn in "Abbott Elementary," wore a velvety gown with a long train and contrasting orange lining. Credit: Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty Images

"Squid Game" star Hoyeon Jung wore a black embroidered tweed gown by Louis Vuitton. Credit: Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images

A bearded Bob Odenkirk in an all-black Dior outfit -- and shades. Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Laura Linney of "Ozark" wore an elegant floor-length dress. Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Laverne Cox wore a dramatic look from Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall-Winter 2022 Couture collection Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

"Severance" star Britt Lower sparkled in a sequined cut-out gown and matching opera gloves. Credit: Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty Images

"Abbott Elementary" writer Jordan Temple arrived on time. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

British actor Himesh Patel, nominated for his role in "Station Eleven," wore a patterned tuxedo jacket with an otherwise all-black ensemble. Credit: Chris Delmas/AFP/Getty Images

Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Natasha Rothwell wowed the gold carpet in maroon. Credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Hannah Waddingham wore a strapless tulle gown by Dolce & Gabbana. Credit: Ringo Chiu/Reuters
Top image: Top image: Zendaya wore a voluminous black Valentino gown (Ringo Chiu/Reuters)