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The 34 Most Memorable Emmy Dresses of All Time

These looks made everyone do a *triple* take.

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Red carpets are anything but boring. Like the outrageous characters they portrayed on the silver screen, these celebrities' fashion choices made us do a double (and sometimes a triple) take. For better or worse, these outfits earned some of our favorite stars a slot in our roundup of the most memorable at the Primetime Emmy Awards. While you're at it, don't forget to check out our breakdown of the most talked about Oscars dresses of all time.

1

1957: Lucille Ball

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The TV trailblazer made a statement in her fur-lined coat, blinged-out dress, and long gloves. She walked in with her eighth nomination, so it's no surprise she looked right at home.

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2

1974: Cicely Tyson

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Few clothing items were groovier than the actress's multi-colored floral gown, which complemented her two Emmys oh-so-well.

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1984: Charlene Tilton

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From her bouffant to the bows on her dress, this look makes us wonder if she was commemorating the final season of Little House on the Prairie, which aired in 1983.

4

1986: Tina Yothers

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The gold crossbody bag. The side pony. The lace gloves. The matching pastel makeup. This is the most outrageous '80s look ... of all time?

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5

1987: Jean Kasem

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In true '80s style, the actress had her hair high and crimped, and completed her over-the-top ensemble with countless oversized accessories.

6

1988: Mary Tyler Moore

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What's better than a taffeta dress? A gown that boasts not one, not two, but three different colors of the shiny fabric. And of course, the TV icon paired it with a coordinating jewel-encrusted choker and matching shawl.

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1989: Paula Abdul

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Who knows what the performer's former cohost Simon Cowell would say about this plunging all-white getup.

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1991: Lara Flynn Boyle

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The actress got so into the awards show that she nearly became a replica of the Emmy trophy. Wearing gold from head (to tights!) to toe, this definitely required her former beau Kyle McLachlan to keep his shades on.

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1991: Jane Seymour

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Hearts, sequins, and a neck brace-like collar made this ensemble pretty noteworthy. And did we mention it's a bodysuit?

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Roseanne Barr, 1992

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There's just so much going on in one outfit. The red leather bodice, fringed sleeves, and lace skirt certainly set off a few fashion alarms after Roseanne wore it.

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1992: Rosie O'Donnell

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The entertainer took a walk on the wild side when she stepped out in this leopard and red combo. And while she didn't receive an official Emmy nom until 1995, she may have won for most comfortable outfit.

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1995: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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The beloved Seinfeld star certainly didn't pull this plunging black dress from her character Elaine's closet.

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1995: Cyndi Lauper

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Going for a look that was both tight and bright, the singer turned heads in this black and gold bodysuit.

14

1999: Chyna

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The wrestler hit the red carpet with a one-two punch as she showed off her muscles in this revealing leather ensemble.

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1999: Jennifer Aniston

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Commenters had a whale of a time responding to Jennifer Aniston's entire ensemble. But she did end up winning an Emmy four years later for Lead Actress in a Comedy for Friends.

16

2000: Cher

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The pop sensation kept it casual, sporting tight blue pants and everyone's favorite accessory: a fanny pack.

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2000: Sarah Jessica Parker

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With so much light pink happening, we couldn't help but wonder ... did the Sex and the City lead make that arm corsage herself?

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18

2000: Lucy Liu

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Long before Beyoncé wowed in her iconic naked dress, Lucy wore this sheer lime green gown to kick off the millennium.

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2003: Sarah Jessica Parker

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Not one to be outdone, Parker is on this list for a second time because of this whimsical, cotton candy-textured strapless dress.

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2004: Star Jones

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Star Jones made the monochromatic gold look definitely stand out on the red carpet.

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