With the Emmys set to take place on September 15, we decided to take a walk down memory lane and revisit some iconic '90s fashion moments from the ceremony. We don’t mean to sound stuck in the past, but one of our favorite activities is looking at red carpet images before Instagram and TikTok ever existed.
The photos below feature some very familiar faces from the shows we’ve binged countless times, including Friends, Ally McBeal, and more. What’s more, they also showcase the daring style choices of TV’s leading ladies. From Sarah Michelle Gellar in a corset and tiny sunglasses to Halle Berry in a full-length tutu, the outfits of the ’90s Emmys are probably even better than you remember.
While Jennifer Aniston was a master of ’90s minimalism, this ornately detailed halter dress remains one of her most memorable looks. Extra points for her teeny gold handbag and Brad Pitt’s futuristic sunnies.
Halle Berry’s look is one part ballerina, one part black tie, and all kinds of amazing.
Katie Holmes's floral bag is beyond adorable.
Beret, sheer tights, bustier top… Cindy Crawford was serving so many trends in this look.
Ally McBeal's Lucy Liu looked stunning is this asymmetric bodice design and cascading train.
In the ’90s, no look was complete without tiny sunglasses á la Lisa Kudrow.
Still too young to attend the Emmys unsupervised, the Full House stars were the perfect age to still wear coordinating sibling outfits.
Brandy was a vision in this fitted floral gown.
This crisp button-down top tied up nonchalantly? Calista Flockhart nailed it.
A corset and teeny sunglasses: Sarah Michelle Gellar was the epitome of '90s chic.
One of our favorite comics of the ’90s, Julia Louis-Dreyfus leaned into the fun color combo that still resonates today: bright pink and lime green.
No ode to the ’90s is complete without a dainty crystal choker necklace. Garcelle Beauvais provided.
Murphy Brown’s Candice Bergen piled on the gold accents and experimented with a cold shoulder.
We love Whitney Houston’s elegant and understated approach to bling.
We'll call this a prelude to Angelina Jolie's epic 2012 high-slit-dress moment.
We love Margaret Cho's commitment to a bold color
Courteney Cox looked every bit the fashion plate in this plunging gown.
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