The Best Dressed Stars at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards

Instagram is the new red carpet — and these stars did not shy away from pulling out all the style stops and sharing their looks on social media. From bold colors to tailored tuxedos and skin-baring silhouettes, catch all the must-see fashion from the 2021 Critics Choice Awards 

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Zendaya

Zendaya in Valentino at the 26th Critics' Choice Award
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proves her style-setter status in a ivory silk top and orange scuba skirt constructed of silk, organza and taffeta from the Valentino Haute Couture spring/summer 2021 collection, teamed with Bulgari jewelry.

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Anya Taylor-Joy

in a "floaty" Dior Haute Couture gown featuring braided detailing at the waist, plus Bulgari jewelry and a Dior makeup look which she created herself with virtual help from pro Georgie Eisdell. "It was a more structured look to offset the gorgeous and whimsical Dior gown," Eisdell said of her makeup moment, featuring a bold matching lip created with Dior Euphoric Liner and Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in Opera.

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Regina King

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dazzles in a high-slit, sequin-embellished Versace gown, Stuart Weitzman platforms and Cartier jewelry.

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Gal Gadot

rocks the ruffle trend in a statement white top and navy tapered trousers by Prabal Gurung, plus dazzling Tiffany and Co. earrings.

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Viola Davis

brings the bold color to her own mini red carpet in a ruffle A-line Greta Constantine gown teamed with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

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Amanda Seyfried

goes Old Hollywood in a Miu Miu tuxedo look —described by her stylist Elizabeth Stewart as "a dash of [Greta] Garbo, [Liza] Minnelli, [Charlie] Chaplin" — plus, jewelry from Fred Leighton and Jaeger-LeCoultre and black Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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Dan Levy

shows off his trendsetter status in a military-inspired Dior suit and boots, plus Cartier jewelry.

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Andra Day

poses in her Prada tie-dye chiffon jumpsuit teamed with Chopard jewelry.

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Catherine O'Hara

in a black Elie Saab LBD featuring a ruffled skirt, plus Jacob & Co. jewelry and a Stuart Weitzman boots.

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Gillian Anderson

brings another Dior Haute Couture fashion moment in a tailored cape jacket with wide satin lapels and black pants, teamed with a Dior clutch, Dior shoes and Dior jewelry.

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Angela Bassett

looks effortlessly glam in a black, sparkling Alberta Ferretti suit, Sarah Flint shoes, plus David Yurman and Graziela Gems jewelry.

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Emma Corrin

continues to be the new high-fashion darling on the awards season circuit in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture mini with a dramatic keyhole cutout and statement oversize crystal appliqués.

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Daisy Edgar Jones

dares to bare in a red Oscar de la Renta mini dress with statement sleeves.

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Kaley Cuoco

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goes big on bling in a bejeweled three-piece Dolce & Gabbana suit featuring a wide statement lapel, Candy Ice jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.

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Cynthia Erivo

in a custom Vera Wang Collection split-away gown featuring hand draped sleeves, black hand-cut lace, worn over a black silk floor-length flared skirt, plus Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

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Yara Shahidi

gets decked in a head-to-toe Dior Haute Couture ensemble, including an embroidered top and tulle skirt with satin appliqué detailing, plus Dior pumps and Cartier jewels.

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Maria Bakalova

wears a Prada gown with a crystal embellished bow and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

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H.E.R.

frosts herself in "million dollar diamonds" courtesy Chopard and a pastel, floral embroidered Miu Miu suit.

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Julia Garner

in a rainbow stripe Christopher John Rogers dress, Mejuri jewelry and Tamara Mellon heels.

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Eli Goree

Eli Goree poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 7, 2021.
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wears a custom red silk taffeta Etro tuxedo with velvet lapels and matching trousers teamed with David Yurman jewelry.

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Uzo Aduba

wears a vibrant purple custom Christian Siriano jumpsuit, Neil Lane jewelry and Stuart Weitzman shoes to accept her win for best supporting actress for her role as boundary breaking American politician Shirley Chisholm in Mrs. America.

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Kyra Sedgwick

presents in a golden Gabriela Hearst gown featuring fringe detailing, plus Fred Leighton jewelry.

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Leslie Odom Jr.

wears a pin-stripe Celine suit and ruffle collar shirt.

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Jurnee Smollett

glitters from head-to-toe in a sequin Louis Vuitton suit (sans shirt underneath) and layers of diamond necklaces, earrings and bracelets from Just Desi.

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Dominique Fishback

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brings a beautiful gown moment in her romantic Reem Acra confection, featuring an illusion panel on the caplet, embellished neckline and sheer skirt.

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Rhea Seehorn

Rhea Seehorn poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 7, 2021.
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goes big in a gorgeous red Marmar Halim deep-v ball gown, matching lip and side-swept updo.

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Hannah Waddingham

 Hannah Waddingham poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021 at the Rosewood Hotel in London, United Kingdom.
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goes for high glam in a plunging eggplant-hued ball gown with an embellished bodice.

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Lakeith Stanfield

wears a Louis Vuitton custom-made suit, shirt and shoes.

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Emerald Fennell

Emerald Fennell poses at the Ham Yard Hotel for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 8, 2021 in London England.
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keeps it cozy and chic in a pair of feather-trim floral pajamas and and sparkly clear pumps.

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