Tina Fey
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (30 Rock)
The funnylady channels Audrey Hepburn in a strapless Carolina Herrera peplum gown with a sleek updo and a fierce pose at the 2011 Academy Awards.
Amy Poehler
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (Parks and Recreation)
No laughing matter! Comedian Amy Poehler glams it up for the 2011 Met Gala, straying from her usual style with a dramatic, divalicious look.
Melissa McCarthy
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (Mike & Molly)
The talented Bridesmaids star didn't find a dress she liked, so she designed this rocking V-neck purple gown herself for the 2011 Emmys. We think she has a second career if she wants one!
Lena Dunham
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (Girls)
The creator/actress/writer/director quadruple threat looks elegant in a custom emerald Wes Gordon dress with a high-low hemline accented by hot-pink pumps at the 2012 Met Ball.
Edie Falco
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (Nurse Jackie)
Edie Falco looked absolutely gorgeous in this Randi Rahm mermaid gown. A coordinating clutch and subtle accessories finished off this lovely look.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (Veep)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus showed us she's still got it when she gave us a glimpse of her gorgeous gams at the The Five Year Engagement premiere during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.
Claire Danes
Nomination: Actress, Drama Series (Homeland)
The awards-show veteran goes full-on romantic in a floral Louis Vuitton with ruffle detail at the 2012 Screen Actors' Guild Awards. The blue-green color is great on her and the loose, casual hairstyle a perfect complement.
Nicole Kidman
Nomination: Actress, Miniseries or Movie (Hemingway & Gelhorn)
Nicole Kidman. A strapless Dior. Was there any doubt she'd rock the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards? We love the pop of color with the orange shoes to set off all the white.
Michelle Dockery
Nomination: Actress, Drama Series (Downton Abbey)
Baring some midriff and cleavage in a distinctly un-Edwardian way, the erstwhile Lady Mary nevertheless looks, well, ladylike with long sleeves and high neck at the 2011 Emmy Awards. As well as seriously sexy.
Maggie Smith
Nomination: Supporting Actress, Drama Series (Downton Abbey)
Dame Maggie dresses, as always, with flair and grace at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, her silvery accessories adding dash to a simple, elegant 3/4-length white coat over black trousers.
Zooey Deschanel
Nomination: Actress, Comedy Series (New Girl)
The New Girl is fetching (we won't say adorkable, even though she is) as always in bubblegum pink at the 2011 Emmys, in a full-skirted Monique Lhuillier gown paired with a girlish half-up 'do.
Elisabeth Banks
Nomination: Guess Actress, Comedy (30 Rock)
At the Hunger Games London premiere, the erstwhile Effie Trinket rocks a stunning canary-yellow jeweled gown with cap sleeves and a deep back that shows off her toned body. A simple, loose updo is the perfect low-key complement.
Christina Hendricks
Nomination: Supporting Actress, Drama (Mad Men)
This glittering champagne gown by Johanna Johnson elegantly shows off the famous bombshell curves and red hair of the now three-time nominee at the 2011 Emmys.
Uma Thurman
Nomination: Guest Actress, Drama (Smash)
As a jury member of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, the statuesque star stunned everyone in an electric-blue Armani Privé long-sleeved gown with train and embellished trim that hugged her fabulous curves.
Sofia Vergara
Nomination: Supporting Actress, Comedy Series (Modern Family)
A one-shouldered Vera Wang in caliente red-orange only enhances the funnylady's va-va-voom at the 2011 Emmys (but what doesn't)? With two previous nominations, perhaps the third time will be the charm this year.
Julie Bowen
Nomination: Supporting Actress, Comedy Series (Modern Family)
The nominee departs knocks 'em dead in a black and silver beaded Oscar de la Renta with plunging neckline, which looked especially striking at the podium when she picked up her award at the 2011 Emmys.
Elisabeth Moss
Nomination: Actress, Drama Series (Mad Men)
The perennially nominated actress shows off her glamorous side at the 2011 Golden Globes in a strapless satin Donna Karan in a gorgeous green with intricate bodice pleating.
Julianna Margulies
Nomination: Actress, Drama Series (The Good Wife)
A strapless Yves Saint Laurent gown is simple and striking on the multi-Emmy winner at the 2011 SAG Awards, the bordeaux color suiting her to perfection.