Plunging NecklinesLeonardo DiCaprio's Wolf of Wall Street costar Margot Robbie opted for Gucci's one of a kind cream silk crepe gown embroidered with crystal and emerald. House of Cards' Kate Mara and Best Actress trophy winner Amy Adams also showed a ton of skin in gowns by J. Mendel and Valentino Couture.
Color BlockingModern Family's Julie Bowen and Parks and Recreation's Aubrey Plaza stayed on-trend in two-tone maroon and purple gowns at the 2014 show, while Taylor Swift dazzled in Carolina Herrera's strapless black and cherry red design.
Red WinesLadies in red! 12 Years a Slave's Lupita Nyong'o won raves for her Ralph Lauren red silk evening gown, which she accessorized with custom-made red suede sling-backs from Paul Andrew, but the red carpet newcomer wasn't the only one to stun in the crimson hue: Giuliana Rancic and Emma Watson also attended the Globes in attention-getting gowns.
Backless GownsReese Witherspoon joined Emma Watson and Amy Adams in rocking backless gowns at the 2014 Globes. Witherspoon, who presented during the telecast, showed skin in a custom Calvin Klein T-strap dress that she accessorized with Christian Louboutin pumps and Harry Winston jewels.
Champagne and SilverNewly-engaged Robin Wright wore Reem Acra's beaded halter gown to accept her Golden Globe trophy for House of Cards, while Naomi Watts and Kate Beckinsale turned heads in gowns by Tom Ford and Zuhair Murad.
SequinsMatthew McConaughey's model wife Camila Alves and Naomi Watts were among the style stars who opted to amp up their Golden Globe ensembles with sequins. Olivia Wilde, who attended on behalf of her films Rush and Her, dressed her growing baby bump in Gucci's emerald long sleeve gown embroidered with metallic paillettes and emerald crystals.
FloralsNewlywed Kaley Cuoco of The Big Bang Theory traded her pink wedding gown for Rani Zakhem's corseted floral ball gown at the Globes, joining pregnant Drew Barrymore and Globes host Tina Fey as stars who embraced the garden party trend.
FluorescentsYellow was the color of choice for The Big Bang Theory's Melissa Rauch, who wore Ramona Keveza's off-the-shoulder gown, and Girls' Lena Dunham, who brightened up in Zac Posen's canary silk design. Orange Is the New Black actress Taylor Schilling also stood out from the red carpet crowd in Thakoon's emerald draped gown.
Black DramaBest Actress in a Drama winner Cate Blanchett was among the women who elevated their LBDs to standout status on the Globes carpet. Clad in Armani Prive's lace and tulle gown, Blue Jasmine's style star wore a selection of Chopard dazzlers, including 11-carat white diamond earrings and a 35-carat bracelet. Following in Blanchett's footsteps at the Globes included American Horror Story's Lily Rabe and Emma Roberts.
