One shoulder gowns ruled the roost, with strapless a close second. Jewelry was minimal except for big earrings. Tousled manes were tops for tresses, and even the tux got a few fresh twists.
We wonder if Hugh Laurie, 51, of House fame, was blue about not winning on his 5th Emmy nomination for playing the acerbic doctor — he has Goldel Globes for the role. But he fell in line with one of the evening's trends, here manifested as a dashing midnight blue tux with a black shawl collar. Much sexier than scrubs.