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Dresses of the Emmys

The best- and worst-dressed from last night's Emmys SLIDE SHOW

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Dresses of the Emmys

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  • The females of "Modern Family," which stole the show at the Emmys, garnering 4 comedy awards.

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  • Amy Poehler of "Parks and Recreation" sparkles on the red carpet in Stella McCartney. @ABC_Publicity

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  • Glenn Close's get up landed her on a few worst dressed lists.

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  • Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, winner of outstanding lead actress in a comedy series, poses backstage in a Vera Wang gown. Jordan Strauss/invision/ap

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  • Jessica Lange accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries for "American Horror Story." John Shearer/invision/ap

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  • Actress Claire Danes, winner of the emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for "Homeland," wears a baby-bump friendly dress. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

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  • Ginnifer Goodwin in a Monique Lhuillier gown (left), and Emily van Camp in J. Mendel. @ABC_Publicity

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  • "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks on the red carpet, wearing Christian Siriano. @nancyodell

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  • "Modern Family's" Julie Bowen in a bright yellow Monique Lhuillier gown. @nancyodell

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“Modern Family” stole the show in more ways than one; Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara were among the best-dressed at the red carpet (although Amy Poehler may have upstaged them both). Check out the gallery to some of the best and worst dressed ladies from last night’s Emmys.

Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com. More Prachi Gupta.

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