36 Ways to Get the Hottest Look of Emmys Night

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Even if you're not typically the "got it, flaunt it" type, there's a way to channel Emmys night's very sexy cutouts. Hey, if Lady Mary can do it, so can we. The Downton Abbey star, along with a crew of Hollywood's style setters, made cutouts — from the very subtle to the all-out sultry — the star of last night's red carpet. So no matter if you consider yourself more of a wallflower or the life of the party, we're making the sexy trend work for every girl — and every body. Just scroll through to find the cutout style that speaks to you, and shop it right here.

Michelle Dockery
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Michelle Dockery

Michelle Dockery may have given us the most modest take on the trend in her Rosie Assoulin coloblock number, which came complete with a keyhole cutout at the waist.

Claire Danes
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Claire Danes

For the intermediate: Claire Danes's Givenchy gown got a boost of sex appeal from the lacy side and back cutouts

Lizzy Caplan
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Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan's bold, backless Donna Karan Atelier gown is not for those weary of exposing a little skin, though if you're warming up to the idea of a baring skin in front, this is a good place to start.

Kate Mara
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Kate Mara

Kate Mara's J. Mendel gown offered small snippets of skin via asymmetrical draping at the bodice. The jeweled neckline provided a bit more coverage along the bust to lend a bit more modesty.

Gwen Stefani
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Gwen Stefani

Quite the opposite, Gwen Stefani's Versace put her chest on display with sleek cutouts on her open V neck.

Julie Bowen
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Julie Bowen

The Modern Family star's halter-style cutout Peter Som highlighted her arms — and her décolletage — with a plunging cutout at the middle.

Joan Smalls
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Joan Smalls

Dare to bare? Then channel Joan Smalls's sultry style with a dress cut down to there — and side cutouts to boot!

Now, pick your poison and shop 36 ways to channel the sexy trend below.