I lurve awards season. Starlets gussied up in dresses and jewels worth thousands of dollars on several occasions? For a judgey fashion blogger like myself, it’s the closest thing to heaven on earth.

I didn’t write a post about this year’s Golden Globes (I was under the weather. Boo.), so I was über excited for last night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. As I took in E’s red carpet coverage on mute, I couldn’t help but notice that midnight blue and black-and-white gowns were very popular with the ladies.

The proof: Nicole Kidman in Vivienne Westwood, Amanda Seyfried in Zac Posen, and Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior.

See also: Julianne Moore in Chanel Haute Couture, Julianna Margulies in Chado Ralph Rucci, January Jones in Prabal Gurung, and Claire Danes in Givenchy.

If I had to identify a common thread between my favorites last night, I’d say it’s simplicity. None of these beauties reinvented the wheel or anything, but they all looked lovely. And recognizable. And in Hollywood, that’s sayin’ somethin’.

OK, my Best Dressed picks (in no particular order):

Amy Poehler in Zuhair Murad

Look out, sexy momma comin’ through! Makeup and hair are soft and pretty, and that dress is doing you major favors, girl. Not crazy about the purse, but it’s not detracting from the overall look so I’ll let it slide. A personal best, in my opinion.

Elizabeth Moss in Dolce & Gabbana

Oh, Lizzy. I saw you and I squealed. Your hair and makeup are perfect. (Sometimes you look a little washed out on the carpet, dear.) And kudos for going short. Show off those gams!

Kiernan Shipka in Oscar de la Renta.

Kiernan, you little doll you. Hollywood tarts, take note: THIS is how it’s done. She looks pretty, fashionable, and age-appropriate. Someone was raised right.

Frankly, I wasn’t very excited about most of the dresses I saw at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. These three were the standouts, in my opinion.

Sophia Vergara in Marchesa

Sophia is a lovely lady, but she tends to wear gowns on the red carpet that are too tight. This is a pleasant departure. The fit is great and that raspberry looks fabulous on her. Hair and makeup are pretty, too. Keep up the good work, Sophia!

Viola Davis in Marchesa

White gowns generally look amazing on women with darker skin, and Viola is proving that here. Beautiful! The dress fits her perfectly, the accessories are just right, and those big, loose curls frame her face nicely. I think this is the best she’s ever looked on the RC.

Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein

This dress is incredibly simple, but lovely nonetheless. That cornflower blue looks amazing against Jessica’s skin and hair. And speaking of hair…the style is ideal. An updo would have been too severe.

~M.M.

Photos: Getty