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At Pre-Emmys Parites, Lizzy Caplan, Selena Gomez, and Kerry Washington Were the Best-Dressed Celebs of the Weekend

The morning after the MTV 2014 Video Music Awards and just hours shy of the 2014 Emmys, it's hard to focus on anything but the fabulous red carpet looks surrounding these awards shows. (I mean, seriously, did you see how hot Laverne Cox's Marc Bouwer dress at the 2014 VMAs was?) But that's before you realized how much amazing red carpet action went down this weekend at all the pre-Emmys parties, of course. From Kerry Washington's elevated LBD to Selena Gomez's fall-ready jumpsuit, click through to check out all the best looks from the pre-Emmys celebrations.

by Mary Avant

Lizzy Caplan at the Showtime 2014 Emmy Eve Soiree

From the rich hue and laser-cut detailing to the soft hair and makeup and subtle peek of side-boob, Caplan’s look is enough to make you crave fall ASAP.

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Selena Gomez at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Keeping it all covered up in a red-hot Valentino jumpsuit, Gomez went minimal with everything from her black clutch and pumps to her jewelry-free ensemble.

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Lea Michele at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Michele’s killer tan wasn’t the only thing channeling summer style, thanks to her mixed-print, maxi-length Narciso Rodriguez number.

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Kerry Washington at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

Elevating a basic Michael Kors LBD with some delicate crystal detailing, the Scandal star kept it short and sweet in her mod ensemble.

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Claire Danes at the Showtime 2014 Emmy Eve Soiree

Throwing not just one, but three eye-catching prints at us, Danes went for a refreshingly bold look on the Showtime red carpet.

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Bellamy Young at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Young unleashed her wild (but still classy) side in this burgundy zebra-print Pamella Roland dress and supersmoky eyes.

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Laverne Cox at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

It wasn’t sky high and sequined like her VMAs number, but this floor-length white gown was just as much of a brilliant beauty.

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Sarah Hyland at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Stunning in separates, Hyland looked laid-back and feminine in her Georges Hobeika top and Alberta Ferretti trousers.

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Julie Bowen at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

Bowen’s subtly printed Houghton dress was not only figure-flattering, but super sexy despite its traditional silhouette.

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Julianna Margulies at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Margulies was a vision of sophistication with her sheer-paneled Victoria Beckham dress, slicked-back hair, and classic red lip.

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Joan Smalls at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Accentuating her tiny waist in a strapless fit-and-flare silhouette, the model was a classic beauty with her black-and-white ensemble.

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Cat Deeley at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

Deeley isn’t one to veer from her minidresses very often, but that doesn’t take away from how flawless she looks in this cobalt blue number.

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Sophia Bush at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Showing off all of her assets in one vivid hue, Bush’s Maria Lucia Hohan dress was undeniably sexy at the Variety event.

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Kiernan Shipka at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Ladylike and adorable as always, Shipka was one of the best-dressed stars at the pre-Emmys event in her shiny fit-and-flare number.

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Jamie Chung at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

From the intriguing texture to the soft print, Chung’s Marchesa number was definitely one of the most entertaining of the evening.

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Ashley Madekwe at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

In her Wes Gordon gown, the former Revenge star showed off an easy tip for wearing nude hues: Be sure to highlight the look with a contrasting pop of color.

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Michelle Monaghan at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party

Looking cute and classy in her colorblocked J. Mendel dress, Monaghan showed off the perfect outfit for an end-of-summer brunch.

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Anna Chlumsky at the 2014 Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party

Without a doubt the most colorful celeb at the party, Chlumsky looked lovely in her watermelon-hued Christian Siriano ensemble.

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