Claire, Sarah, and Taraji: What the 2016 Emmy Award Nominees Should Wear Inline

We know that Danes likes a grand moment—remember the LED-princess Zac Posen dress she wore to the Met this past May? Going for another bold frock from the New York designer would be a no-brainer. One of television’s most powerful women deserves a girly spin on menswear style such as this nipped-in suit by Phillip Lim. Only Taraji P. Henson and her alter ego Cookie could pull off Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen’s grandiose and ethereal dress with hand-painted floral accents. A cute and strapless frock from Erdem trimmed in sparkles would elevate the 30-year-old actress’s style to A-list status on the carpet. She might be best known for her fitted frocks on-screen but she’ll be the First Lady of Cool in Maison Margiela’s sleek suiting. The new mom will no doubt want to show off her enviable physique, and Mrs. Herrera’s rainbow-color confection with an embellished bandeau top is simultaneously elegant and whimsical. Paulson stole the spotlight in FX’s hit miniseries, and would no doubt steal it again in this Peter Dundas for Roberto Cavalli richly textured take on the caped tuxedo. Never one to miss an opportunity to make bold statements on the carpet, Washington would certainly turn heads in this fit-and-flare frock from Valentino. Always an award-show nonconformist, Dunst perpetually steps out in thought-provoking frocks and Wes Gordon’s simple, yet elegant dress would fit the bill. Huffman is a stage, screen, and red carpet veteran but this Peter Copping for Oscar de la Renta floor-length stunner would no doubt have her, and fashion fans, swooning. A fixture on Broadway as well as on TV, McDonald would have a theatrical moment on the red carpet in this lilac Giambattista Valli—and potentially in the winner’s room, too. The American Crime star would keep things minimal and tailored in Antonio Berardi’s sleek and off-kilter suit. For television’s most hilarious president, Marchesa’s off-the-shoulder evening dress would bring a sophisticated and smile-inducing kind of beauty. July Vogue cover star and all-around funny woman is just as crazy, sexy, and cool as Alberta Ferretti’s fluid frock. The coolest look on the carpet belongs on one of television’s funniest women. This embellished tunic top and flared trouser ensemble from Balmain would elongate the star with a sense of modern elegance. She might be unbreakable on Netflix, but she’s simply adorable on the carpet and this slinky Versace evening dress would flatter her post-baby body. The Black-ish star could easily channel her glamorous mom Diana in Zuhair Murad’s sparkling jumpsuit. Metcalf would bring the subtle shimmer all night in Andrew Gn’s stunning column dress.

Claire, Sarah, and Taraji: What the 2016 Emmy Award Nominees Should Wear Inline

Claire Danes, Homeland

Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder

Taraji P. Henson, Empire