Black is the warmest color? No, not really. Color theory says it is the absence of color or the sum of all colors, depending on the time of day or night. For the red carpet, a monochrome “black” style means staying with one color for your outfit.
But monochrome style pretty much sums up the red carpet at the Emmys, where many celebrities looked stylish, minimalistic, and chic as they chose to rock a one-color outfit. While many played it safe with black, others chose different single tones and looked classic, chic, and modern. Here are some of our favorites.
Naomi Watts From films to television shows, limited series and anthologies, she has done it all and knows just how to pick her projects. At the Emmys red carpet, she was just as selective, opting for a one-tone, custom emerald green gown by Balenciaga. The gown’s strapless shift featured a foldover bodice and a large bow that extended into a floor-length train.
She accessorized with Harry Winston jewelry, including diamond-encrusted chain-link earrings. Watts was accompanied by her husband, actor Billy Crudup, who won an Emmy for The Morning Show in the Supporting Actor category. Matt Bomer Dropping the classic (and now boring) tux, the actor wore a two-tone Brioni ensemble, opting for an eggplant jacket, a matching shirt, and black tapered pants.
Yes, some of the men went further and gave two-tone a stylish flair. Nominated for his role in Showtime’s Fellow Travelers, he didn’t win for his performance but did m.