Emmy Rossum makes her cleavage her best accessory in a stunning voluminous gown at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

Va va voom! Emmy Rossum makes her cleavage her best accessory in a stunning voluminous gown at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

By CHELSEA WHITE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 05:37, 18 February 2015 | UPDATED: 16:36, 18 February 2015

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.

Emmy Rossum stuns at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

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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Emmy Rossum in a stunning yellow dress, plus Dita Von Tease at fashion dinner

Ray of sunshine! Emmy Rossum brightens up a dark night in a stunning yellow dress 

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 07:51, 10 January 2013 | UPDATED: 10:06, 10 January 2013

She's known for her glamorous beauty and Emmy Rossum didn't disappoint when she arrived at a high fashion dinner in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. 

The 26-year-old performer arrived at the Chateau Marmont wearing a beautiful yellow dress that set off her gorgeous chestnut waves perfectly. 

She recently opened up to Manhattan magazine about the struggles she has faced as she's pursued her passion for singing and acting for the past two decades.

Ray of sunshine: Emmy Rossum looked incredible in yellow as she arrived at the Dior Hollywood Glamour Dinner at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday 

And she talked about her new album, which drops later this month, explaining how she crafted her tunes without the help of a record label.

And she talked about her new album, which drops later this month, explaining how she crafted her tunes without the help of a record label. 

'I just decided to do it with my own money,' she admitted.

Simply stunning: The beautiful brunette was a sight for sore eyes at the fashion dinner 

Ten out of ten: Rossum's dress is stunning on her and her delicate strappy heels go perfectly

'Taking the future into my own hands was why I created this record.'

Rossum said she planned on releasing the album online, but fortunately for the talented star, she was able to sell it to a label on her own terms.

Her determination is also what she attributed to landing her the role of a lifetime as the spicy and sexy Fiona Gallagher in the TV series Shameless.

She wore Blue Velvet: David Lynch would very much approve of Dita Von Teese's gorgeous dress

'They didn't want to see me; they wouldn't even [let me] audition,' she said of the show's producers.

'They thought my image too glamorous, that I couldn't not be pretty.'

And while she clamoured for the role as the sexually liberated Fiona, Rossum says that there are some things that she can't relate to with her character.

Fetching in florals: American Horror Story star Kate Mara looked much less scary than when we last saw her after Dylan McDermott buried her in the garden 

Still stunning: Rossum was radiant even as she was driven away 

Love and marriage: Ashley, who plays Ashley Davenport in Revenge, was accompanied by her husband Iddo Goldberg, who appeared to be carrying a make up case

'I'm not the sex-on-the-first-date kind of girl,' she admitted.

What Emmy does identify with is Fiona's loyalty and personal strength.

'I'm a very loyal person too, sometimes to a fault. I don't let anything send me into a tailspin,' she said.

Wrapped up: Guests left the fancy event wrapped up against the cooler weather

Wild thing: Michelle Monoghan added a pair of leopard print heels to her all-black outfit

Things haven't always come easy for Rossum, who opened up about the struggles of growing up the only child of a single mother and her musical education after she joined the Metropolitan Children's Chorus at the age of 7.

'It was all a magical fantasy world, that kind of journey I've always loved that you can get from a good book,' she said.

As a child, Rossum learned to sing in 20 languages and performed with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti and Dolly Parton as well as acting on stage alongside Aidan Quinn and Janet McTeer.

Leather clad: A guest left clutching a bouquet of pretty flowers which were presumably at the event

'I realized the decisions I was making were going to affect my whole life,' she said. 'I was conscious it could all disappear.'

But after gaining celebrity from her performances in the ABC TV movie The Audrey Hepburn story and the movie adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, Rossum admitted that she made a series of bad professional - and personal - choices.

'I talked myself into projects and relationships that weren't always right for me,' she stated.

Now though, she's fully confident in trusting her gut.

'If the milk doesn't smell good, don't drink it. It can be that simple.'

Chic: Monaghan's plum and black sequin number is bang on trend

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