Emmy Fashion Best and Worst: Who wore what and why!

By Elizabeth Snead

August 30, 2010 11:27 AM ET

Who wore what and why? That was our job Sunday (Aug 30) on the Emmys red carpet: To ask the tough fashion questions and find out what the nominated stars on the hottest shows -- "Modern Family", "Glee", "Breaking Bad," "Big Bang Theory," "Mad Men," -- chose for their big night and why they decided on that particular gown or suit.

Some -- like "Mad Men's" January Jones -- went with a big name like Versace. So did her costar Christina Hendricks, who chose a lavender Zac Posen feathered number. While some -- like Emmy-winning "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul -- stayed true to his long-supportive designer Burberry.

Naturally, the "Mad Men" male stars relied on classic menswear names like Joseph Abboud, Brooks Brothers and Hugo Boss. Others -- including adorable Rico Rodriguez from "Modern Family" -- had things made especially for them. In his case, his dapper outfit was made by his mother and sister!

But the majority -- like "Glee" star Naya Rivera -- relied on their stylists' advice.

A few -- like "True Blood" star Mariana Klaveno -- tried less well-known fashion names. While some -- like Terry O'Quinn from "Lost" -- didn't fuss around and just wore something from Hugo Boss that he'd had in his closet for a while.

We'd expect nothing less from John Locke.

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