Earlier than the best-dressed stars on the 2025 Emmys red carpet took their rightful place on Marie Claire‘s web site, I gushed about them with my fellow editors. Our style and sweetness consultants logged on hours forward of the 8 p.m. ET ceremony, watching the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for superstar appears worthy of a Slack thread. We did not have to wait lengthy: Every time I heard that pleasant Slack notification ding, I used to be greeted by a star from a top-nominated collection like Only Murders in the Building or The Pitt, trade perception, and, immediately, a purple carpet secret or two.
Our staff is not going to gate-keep our favourite appears of the evening. This yr, I am providing you with a peek behind the Emmys curtain. Chase Sui Wonders in Thom Browne was one of many preliminary stars to get the dialog flowing. Senior information editor Halie LeSavage was particularly drawn to the nominee’s corseted again, that includes lacing from high to backside. Even presenters, a.ok.a. non-nominees like a Givenchy-clad Jenna Ortega, despatched editors’ digital jaws dropping. Style contributor Kelsey Stiegman‘s one-word response captured everybody’s ideas: “Wow,” she wrote.
As soon as the red carpet closed, a quick Slack recap revealed Marie Claire‘s votes for the most award-worthy outfits. Hint: They range from sultry and lingerie-inspired to basic film star-core. Learn on for the 14 best-dressed stars on the 2025 Emmys purple carpet, in accordance to Marie Claire editors.
Hunter Schafer wearing McQueen
Hunter Schafer’s high-neck Alexander McQueen moment was a Marie Claire favorite.
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“I’m obsessed with the juxtaposition of Hunter Schafer’s pinky-red hair against her pinky-red Alexander McQueen. It’s a little Blake Lively in It Ends With Us, however in an elevated, model-esque means.”—Jenny Hollander, digital director
Chase Sui Wonders wearing Thom Browne
Chase’s tuxedo Thom Browne will live rent-free in our minds until next Emmys.
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“The Studio didn’t win any awards for costume design, but I would have personally engraved a trophy for Chase Sui Wonders’s Thom Browne dress. The front is like an ultra-trim take on the tuxedo; the back has the most stunning lace-up detailing in Thom Browne’s signature tri-color trim. I believe this is the beginning of a long line of memorable looks from Wonders.” —Halie LeSavage, senior information editor
Meghann Fahy
I’m pinning Meghann’s velvet number for winter outfit inspiration.
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“I’d give The White Lotus star an honorary Emmy for her plunging black gown alone. Stylist Thomas Carter Phillips outfitted Meghann Fahy in luscious black velvet from head-to-toe. It felt surprisingly winter-ready, especially the long skintight sleeves. However, that’s precisely why I love it so much. It made me crave cooler temps.
The ultra-padded shoulders also proved TheRealReal’s Resale Report proper: ’80s maximalism is on the rise. She’s the most recent star, behind Hailey Bieber, to endorse the last decade’s renaissance. Catch me in shoulder pads each weekend for the foreseeable future.”—Meguire Hennes, workers author, style
Selena Gomez wearing Louis Vuitton
Fingers crossed red plays a part in Selena’s wedding.
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“I was hoping Selena Gomez would proceed her purple fashion streak on the 2025 Emmys. Fortunately, she did. She embodied trendy minimalism in a high-neck number from Louis Vuitton. Along with her six-carat engagement ring in tow, this led me to consider the French atelier is likely to be her marriage ceremony robe designer. A woman can dream.”—Meguire Hennes
Lisa wearing Lever Couture
The Blackpink performer embodied Barbie in a sculptural gown.
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“Lisa’s known for being cutting-edge, but she showed her feminine side in her dreamy spin on this year’s pink trend. In custom Lever Couture, her gauzy blush gown looks like a fairytale out of her character Mook’s—and our—dreams.”—Quinci LeGardye, tradition author
Mariska Hargitay
The Law & Order: SVU legend got Meghann’s velvet memo.
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“Mariska Hargitay embraced fashion’s cherry red trend with a mermaid dress drenched in crushed velvet. Stitched with a form-fitting silhouette, her gown delivered a strong sense of sophistication.”—Lauren Tappan, style editor
Natasha Rothwell wearing Di Santo
The White Lotus star’s ballgown would’ve made a statement in Thailand.
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“Natasha Rothwell stole my coronary heart on The White Lotus and he or she did the identical on the 2025 Emmys purple carpet. She didn’t maintain again on the drama in a voluminous Ines Di Santo robe. It was her beautiful David Webb jewellery that basically sealed her glamorous look as a favourite for me.”—Brooke Knappenberger, affiliate commerce editor
Michelle Williams wearing vintage Chanel
The Dawson’s Creek star got her hands on archival Chanel.
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“Leave it to Michelle Williams to serve ladylike elegance on the 2025 Emmys red carpet. The actress opted for a vintage Chanel robe, tailor-made to perfection with ruffled material and a sweeping practice.”—Lauren Tappan
Megan Stalter
A T-shirt, jeans, and a Cease Fire bag still served a look.
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“The T-shirt and jeans is a beloved combo because it’s so simple—it lets the wearer disappear. But Meg used its inherent simplicity to stand out. It’s a genius move that sends a powerful statement.”—Kelsey Stiegman, style contributor
Ruth Negga wearing Prada
I need more bold prints on the red carpet.
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“In a sea of one-color styles, Ruth Negga caught my eye in this printed Prada number. The Irish actor snuck onto my best-dressed list, thanks to her plunging black-trimmed neckline, her skirt’s painted hem, and her Artists4Ceasefire pin. Plus, stylist Karla Welch was the mind behind it—she additionally styled Anna Sawai on the 2025 Met Gala. A diamond choker added simply sufficient shine to her floor-length robe.”—Meguire Hennes
Jenna Ortega wearing Givenchy
The 22-year-old made me (a fellow Gen Z-er) so proud.
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“The minute I saw Jenna Ortega in Givenchy Fall 2025, I felt like a proud mom (she’s a yr youthful than me). Mere weeks after Kaia Gerber modeled it in Sarah Burton’s marketing campaign, Ortega and stylist Enrique Melendez acquired their arms on the risqué crystal high. It shined much more on stage, when she introduced an Emmy award.”—Meguire Hennes
Cristin Milioti wearing Danielle Frankel
Cristin Milioti proved Danielle Frankel isn’t just a bridal designer.
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“Cristin Milioti ranks high on the best-dressed list with a custom Danielle Frankel gown coated in a surprising shade of purple. Crafted with daring design components, like a cinched silhouette and a sculptural neckline, Milioti offers a delicate nod to her fearless Penguin character, Sofia Falcone.”—Lauren Tappan
Britt Lower wearing Calvin Klein
Is it truly fall if rust orange doesn’t end up on a red carpet?
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“I find Britt Lower’s red carpet fashion so attention-grabbing—you by no means actually know what you’re going to get. As a minimalist, I’m obsessed along with her easy, but stylish satin Calvin Klein quantity. The fashionable fall coloration is so beautiful along with her ginger hair and smooth orange glam.”—Brooke Knappenberger
Leighton Meester (and Adam Brody) wearing Prada
The married couple continue to outdo themselves on the style front.
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“There’s little I love more than a couple who knows how to coordinate. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody—spouses and soon-to-be Nobody Wants This co-stars—were the most award-worthy in my book. Leighton’s pastel dress perfectly complemented her hair; Adam’s blue suit was a fun switch-up from the usual black tux. And the fact that this all came from custom Prada? I can’t imagine a better duo.” —Halie LeSavage
