Sofia Vergara, Kate Winslet and Christina Hendricks bring the glamour on the red carpet

Sep 19, 2011 19:31 GMT  ·  By

While countless other female stars are struggling to lose weight, something they’re more or less open to talk about, there’s a handful of them who are embracing their curves – and making the most of them whichever chance they get, as was the case with last night’s Emmy Awards.

The red carpet ceremony at events of this magnitude (the Emmys are the television correspondent of the Academy Awards) is always something to watch and admire, and this year was no exception either.

Aside from the usual array of bold and conventional fashion, this year also included some of the best looks from female stars who are dubbed “curvy,” like Sofia Vergara, Kate Winslet and Christina Hendricks.

As a side note, the term “curvy” is used here in its acceptance in Hollywood, referring to women who have actual curves, as opposed to the size 0 (or the closest size to it) standard.

Sofia Vergara of “Modern Family,” currently considered one of the most beautiful and popular actresses on TV, truly showed audiences why she’s deemed so.

She once said that she’d never be as silly as to complain about her beauty, knowing that it’s best to make the most of it – and that she did in a stunning red, one-shoulder gown.

She matched the Vera Wang design, which came complete with chiffon draping and tumbled tulle, with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and with Casadei shoes.

Kate Winslet, yet another actress to speak out for a healthy body image that shuns excessive dieting and places all the emphasis on health, also went for a dramatic, block color.

She chose an Elie Saab red, low-cut design, which hugged her body in all the right places without giving off the impression that she was trying too hard.

Furthermore, she accessorized with jewelry by Cartier and Roger Vivier Boite de Nuit bag and shoes.

Fiery-haired “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks also found a way to emphasize her curves without looking tacky, in a retro-looking sparkly dress with an ample cleavage and a front slit.

She matched the Johanna Johnson gown with Christian Louboutin shoes, Palladium jewelry and a clutch by Judith Leiber.

An honorable mention also goes here to Melissa McCarthy, who was crowned the queen of comedy at the awards show for her role in “Mike & Molly,” and who looked glamorous and comfortable in her own creation.

Speaking with reporters on the red carpet, Melissa reminded them that she first came to New York to become a fashion designer, having had the education for it.

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Sofia Vergara on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards 2011
Sofia Vergara on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards 2011Kate Winslet on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards 2011
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