While Janney isn't typically considered a style icon or fashionista, she always looks great. This exuberant, hot-pink gown was a great choice for the Emmys. No surprise, keeping the neckline bare, the makeup low-key and her short hair understated were all crucial in making sure the dress didn't end up looking silly.

Huffman's gown was a delicious color and was encrusted with loads of bling. So she would have done much better to wear a less busy hairstyle and more subtle makeup. Thankfully, she skipped wearing a necklace, but the lovely earrings get lost in the mix.

America's favorite stay-at-home-mom turns out to be one very stylish Hollywood star. Heaton made her glamorous, elaborate earrings the focus of her look, pairing them with a simple-chic, halterneck, white gown. She completed the look with neutral makeup and simple easy styling of her medium-length hair.

Her Emmy-winning year, Hargitay wowed us with a poppy-colored gown that really showed off her tawny satiny skin. She went all the way by skipping earrings and a necklace, letting her hair flow in easy sexy waves. It takes great confidence to go this simple, and that's why it works.

Frankly, a lot of celebrities would have done quite well to have worn this look. But for Debra, we set the bar a little higher. The muted colors of this gown washed her out, making what should have been a sexy neckline look rather sad. We love her long hair flowing hair and elegant earrings, but they couldn't save a look overwhelmed by a bad color choice.