Golden Globes 2013: Best and worst dressed on the red carpet

The gold-embroidered top of Julianne Hough’s white Monique Lhuillier gown was lovely, but the skirt was a mess of tissue-like organza.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Sleeves made a comeback on the red carpet. Nicole Richie chose a light blue lace, long-sleeve gown by Naeem Khan (and matching blue eyeshadow.)  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Emily Blunt, who wore a gold metallic lace chain Michael Kors gown, had the best of the night’s big earrings, dazzling ruby danglers by Lorraine Schwartz.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Marion Cotillard looked fresh and modern in a Raf Simmons for Dior orange velvet gown with drape front detail and asymmetrical hem.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Lucy Liu’s blue rose-patterned Carolina Herrera gown made her look like she was ready for a costume ball.   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Julianna Margulies’ navy-blue beaded short-sleeved backless Emilio Pucci gown gave the illusion that you were seeing more than you were.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

The top of Jessica Chastain’s sea-foam green Calvin Klein gown was too blousy, and the color did not do anything to complement her pale complexion and flame-red hair.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Sienna Miller’s floral-embroidered top and skirt by Erdem had Sixties flair. And leave it to fashion-forward Miller to wear jewelry in a cool and different way: two diamond Fleurette Van Clef & Arpels studs in the same ear.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Halle Berry’s Versace dress had too much going on between the crazy print, the cutout bodice and the thigh-high slit.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

It’s rare that you see pants on the red carpet. But Amy Poehler had the guts to walk the red carpet in a glamorous black pants suit by Stella McCartney. The jacket’s deep front revealed a Chopard diamond lariat necklace, and the cropped pants showed off custom Charlotte Olympia strappy shoes. It was cute that she walked with her partner in crime, co-host Tina Fey, who wore a dress. It was as if the two were dates for the evening.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Eva Longoria’s navy-blue Pucci gown revealed too much leg.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Lena Dunham looked awkward in her burgundy gown and heels. She should have worn something she was comfortable in.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Sarah Hyland’s black Max Azria Atelier gown revealed an absurd amount of cleavage.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Olivia Munn was also gorgeous in Armani, wearing a gown with turquoise herringbone beading on the bodice, and a Chopard diamond necklace.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Julianne Moore epitomized the elegance of covering up, wearing a long-sleeved Tom Ford gown in black silk georgette with a modern-looking slash of white at the waist and down one side.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Amy Adams’ ballet-pink lace Marchesa gown with trumpet skirt was overwrought.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Tina Fey’s black-and-white lace L’Wren Scott dress came in a surprisingly chic tea length, which turned out to be a trend.  (John Shearer / Invision / AP)

Amanda Seyfried’s cream lace Givenchy gown was so subtle in color and detail, it made the fair-haired actress fade into the background.  (Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP)

Naomi Watts’ long-sleeved, backless cranberry gown by Zac Posen was covered up but sexy.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior coral-red silk organza gown with molded bodice did not fit her properly, and the wrinkled skirt could have used a steaming.  (Alexandra Wyman / Getty Images for smartwater)

Kerry Washington’s cream Miu Miu dress with sheer skirt and sparkling silver, feather-like embroidery topped the sheer trend.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Jennifer Garner’s sequin strapless Vivienne Westwood gown was the night’s most irresistible shade of red-carpet red.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)