Va va voom! Emmy Rossum makes her cleavage her best accessory in a stunning voluminous gown at the Costume Designers Guild Awards
Emmy Rossum is certainly setting the bar high ahead of the Oscars.
The 28-year-old is really going to have to bring her fashion A game at Sunday's Academy Awards if she wants to beat the dress she wore to the Costume Designers Guild Awards sponsored by LACOSTE.
The Shameless star was impossible not to stare at on Tuesday night as she walked the white carpet in Beverly Hills, California.
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Hostess with the mostess: Emmy Rossum stood out in off-white at the 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday night
Emmy wore a dress which somehow managed to be both simple and have a lot going on at the same time for the very fashionable event.
For the evening, the star stepped out in an off-white gown by Donna Karan Atelier, which featured a cleavage bearing neckline.
While the dress clung to her slender frame up top, at the waist it exploded into a voluminous draped skirt with a dramatic train.
Simple yet striking: For the evening, the star stepped out in a gown by Donna Karan Atelier, which featured a cleavage bearing neckline
Extra lovely: While the dress clung to her slender frame up top, at the waist it exploded into a voluminous draped skirt with a dramatic train
Keeping it simple: With the dress - and her cleavage - already making such a statement, the Beautiful Creatures actress went without accessories sans for some drop diamond earrings
Baby got back: While the front of the gown was impressive enough, from behind it was also rather sexy too thanks to the dress' straps which crossed over at the front but left her back completely exposed
She's a natural: The starlet has all eyes on her as she charmed the crowds whilst presenting an award
While the front of the gown was impressive enough, from behind it was also rather sexy too thanks to the dress' straps which crossed over at the front but left her back completely exposed.
With the dress - and her cleavage - already making such a statement, the Beautiful Creatures actress went without accessories sans for some drop diamond earrings.
Emmy - who was the host of the awards - also left her hair rather simple, wearing it slicked back with an inverse ponytail.
Yin yang: While Emmy looked like a fairy princess, Michelle Monaghan was the rather stylish witch in their fashion fairy tale
Cute and chic: Kiernan Shipka showed that she already has red carpet dressing down to a fine art
Rising star: The 15-year-old looked lovely in a black and green floral print gown
Big task: The Mad Men star was on hand to present an award at the glamorous ceremony
He's a winner: Costume designer Christopher Lawrence (L) holding the award for Excellence in Commercial Costume Design for Army, Defy Expectations, Villagers as he posed with Kiernan
The star was not the only one bringing some drama to the event.
While Emmy looked like a fairy princess, Michelle Monaghan was the rather stylish witch in their fashion fairy tale.
The Best Of Me actress wore a black lace gown with a layered mini train and large sheer sleeves.
Making them green with envy: Adding some stunning colour to the carpet was Mindy Kaling, who dazzled in an emerald green dress created by by Salvador Perez, the head costume designer for The Mindy Project
TV darlings: Mindy and Emmy were seen greeting each other warmly backstage
Can't miss her: January Jones ensured she did not blend in by wearing a bright red romper
Sartorial prowess: January was pictured with designer Janie Bryant inside the Hilton
Centre of attention: Honoree Naomi Watts looked stunning in a floaty white gown
Well deserved: Honoree Naomi Watts smiled with delight as she posed with the LACOSTE Spotlight Award
Adding some stunning colour to the carpet was Mindy Kaling, who dazzled in an emerald green dress.
The sari-inspired strapless frock featured delicate beading along the hem and neckline that coordinated perfectly with the comedian's diamond bracelet and earrings by Highglow Jewelers.
The dress was created especially for Mindy by Salvador Perez, the head costume designer for The Mindy Project.
But statement dresses were not the only looks at the Beverly Hilton, masculine inspired style was also the order of the day.
Design divas: Laura Dern skipped the carpet but looked amazing backstage wearing a black and red dress and jewellery by Pippa Small
Specs appeal: The blonde star donned black rimmed glasses as she read onstage
Helping hand: Laura was seen helping Naomi down the stairs as Emmy began to walk up to present the next award
In good company: Singer Johnny Hallyday, LACOSTE Spotlight Award recipient Naomi Watts, Laura Dern and Laeticia Hallyday all posed together
Classic choice: Patricia Arquette wore an off the shoulder black dress for the event
January Jones ensured she did not blend in by wearing a bright red romper.
Featuring long sleeves and wide legged trouser-style pants, the onsie appeared like a rather bright men's suit.
Now in its 17th year, the Costume Designers Guild Awards, recognises the top designing talents in both film and television.
This year, Boyhood director Richard Linklater, costume designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers, and scholar Dr. Deborah Nadoolman Landis all received honorary awards throughout the evening.
Adding to the collection: Boyhood director Richard Linklater received an honorary award
Catching up: Patricia and Harrison Ford chatted away during a break in proceedings
Screen legends: Jon Voight stopped by Harrison and Aggie Guerard Rodgers' table. Aggie was presented the Career Achievement Award
Still got it: The 72-year-old, who presented one of the awards, looked very dapper in his classic tux
Different approaches: Both Betsy Brandt and Loni Anderson skipped wearing gowns in favour of something more comfortable
Say cheese: Actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson (L) and Tony Hale also attended the 17th annual event
Sitting pretty: Emmy was happy to find a chair that allowed her to still show off her full train
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