2016 SAG Awards: All the Dresses Worth Dreaming About

by Jessica Baker

If there’s one thing that excites us about working on a Saturday afternoon, it has to be award season, because nothing delights quite like seeing Hollywood’s finest hit the red carpet in gorgeous designer gowns. Tonight’s Screen Actors Guild Awards did not disappoint with standouts like Brie Larson in sky blue Versace, Alicia Vikander in shimmering Louis Vuitton, and Christina Ricci in a delicately pleated Christopher Kane number. But those are just the tip of the iceberg! Keep reading to see all of our favourites!

 

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WHO: Brie Larson

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Room

WEAR: Versace dress; Tiffany & Co. jewellery; Roger Vivier shoes.

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WHO: Saoirse Ronan

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Brooklyn

WEAR: Michael Kors blush floral-embroidered tulle gown; Forevermark jewellery; Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

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WHO: Alicia Vikander

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for The Danish Girl

WEAR: Louis Vuitton patchwork pailette embroidered column gown, high jewellery, and suede shoes.

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WHO: Christina Ricci

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Move or Miniseries for The Lizzie Borden Chronicles

WEAR: Christopher Kane dress; Fred Leighton jewellery.

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WHO: Julianne Moore

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Givenchy dress; Chopard jewellery.

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WHO: Rooney Mara

WHAT: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Carol

WEAR: Valentino dress.

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WHO: Rachel McAdams

WHAT: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Spotlight

WEAR: Elie Saab Haute Couture black boat neckline, short sleeved partially embroidered tulips guipure gown with full skirt and opening on the back.; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Kate Mara

WHAT: Presenter

WEAR: Valentino dress.

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WHO: Kiernan Shipka

WHAT: Nominee, Best Ensemble Cast in a TV Series Drama for Mad Men

WEAR: Erdem dress.

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WHO: Ellie Kamper

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

WEAR: Peter Pilotto gown.

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WHO: Sarah Paulson

WHAT: Actress, American Horror Story

WEAR: Armani Prive dress; Brian Awtood heels.

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WHO: Kristen Wiig

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Move or Miniseries for The Spoils Before Dying

WEAR: Roland Mouret jumpsuit; Niwaka jewellery; Jimmy Choo clutch; Miu Miu shoes.

WHO: Naomi Watts

WHAT: Supporting husband Liev Schreiber, actor in Motion Picture nominee Spotlight

WEAR: Jimmy Choo shoes.

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WHO: Viola Davis

WHAT: Actress, How To Get Away With Murder

WEAR: Zac Posen dress; Buccellati jewellery. 

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WHO: Claire Danes

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for Homeland

WEAR: Stella McCartney orion and midnight V-neck cady dress; Tiffany & Co. jewellery; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Nicole Kidman

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Move or Miniseries for Grace of Monaco.

WEAR: Gucci dress; Fred Leighton jewellery.

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WHO: Kate Winslet

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Steve Jobs

WEAR: Giorgio Armani dress.

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WHO: Hannah Murray

WHAT: Actress, Game of Thrones

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WHO: Sofia Vergara

WHAT: Nominee, Best Ensemble Cast in a TV Series Comedy for Modern Family

WEAR: David Webb jewellery; Jimmy Choo clutch.

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WHO: Jessica Pare

WHAT: Nominee, Best Ensemble Cast in a TV Series Drama for Mad Men

WEAR: Jimmy Choo clutch and shoes.

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WHO: Laverne Cox

WHAT: Nominee, Best Ensemble Cast in a TV Comedy Series for Orange Is The New Black

WEAR: Prabal Gurung gown; Lorraine Schwartz jewellery; Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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WHO: Tina Fey

WHAT: Executive Producer and Writer, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

WEAR: Jimmy Choo shoes. 

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WHO: Amy Poehler

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Parks and Recreation

WEAR: Stella McCartney corset strapless gown with floral embroiderey; Edie Parker clutch; Brian Atwood shoes.

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WHO: Marisa Tomei

WHAT: Actress, Empire

WEAR: Zuhair Murad

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WHO: Helen Mirren

WHAT: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role in Woman in Gold

WEAR: Jenny Packham dress.

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WHO: Amanda Peet

WHAT: Actress, Togetherness

WEAR: Narciso Rodriguez dress; Gianvito Rossi shoes. 

 

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WHO: Julianna Marguilies

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for The Good Wife

WEAR: Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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WHO: Emily Robinson

WHAT: Actress, Transparent

WEAR: Antonio Grimaldi gown; Farbod Barsum clutch; Jerome C. Rousseau heels.

 

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WHO: Emilia Clarke

WHAT: Nominee, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Game of Thrones

WEAR: Dior Haute Couture gown.

Who are your favorites from this year's SAG Awards? Sound off in the comments below! 

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