Walsh, who’s entering her third season on Private Practice, looked cool on a hot day in ice-blue strapless J. Mendel, Christian Louboutin heels, and an Aldo purse she said was "30 bucks at any mall."

Weeds nominee Parker, one of the few who went short, rocked a purple, one-shouldered Zac Posen design.

Louis-Dreyfus, star of The New Adventures of Old Christine, wore a strapless teal Vera Wang gown, Jimmy Choo shoes and Neil Lane jewels; she carried a Judith Leiber clutch.

Applegate, nominated for her canceled series Samantha Who, selected a midnight blue Basil Soda gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Aghdashloo, who won Best Supporting Actress/Miniseries or Movie for her role in House of Saddam, sported a purple Lorena Sarbu gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes and Cartier jewels. She also wore a green wristband in support of Iran’s democratic Green Movement.

Nominated for Prayers for Bobby, Weaver sizzled in a one-shouldered David Meister gown.

Jones, who won for Best Supporting Actress/Drama for playing the President in 24, said in a pre-Emmy interview that "I went down to Neiman Marcus and got myself a dress and a pair of shoes; Harry Winston is letting me borrow a pair of earrings. I’m a tourist in Hollywood and I want the full ride."

Hunter, nominated for Saving Grace, glittered in a silver gown by Georges Hobeika and Martin Katz jewels; she stowed her essentials in a Judith Leiber clutch.