Christina Hendricks is a force. While first charming her way into our hearts as the confident and sassy Joan from MadMen, she has continued to surprise and delight us ever since — and not only on the small screen. The Emmy-nominated actress simply lights up the red carpet whenever she steps out. It's no wonder, then, that designers love her.
From Christian Siriano to Zac Posen, take a look at Christina Hendricks' best fashion moments on the red carpet.
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The contrast of Hendricks's bright teal top with a simple black skirt strikes the perfect balance of boldness and elegance.
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Hendricks charmed us at the 6th Annual InStyle Awards, showing up in this lovely floral number. She stayed on theme by wearing a flower bracelet that we're still fawning over.
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At the People's Choice Awards, the actress wowed us in this mesmerizing metallic gown.
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Simple yet stunning, Hendricks opted for this classic black dress en route to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, proving that she's a timeless beauty.
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The fashion muse turned heads when she stepped out at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. The dress's gorgeous blue color perfectly complements her red tresses while its sparkly silver overlay ups the glam factor.
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At the premiere of American Woman, Hendricks demonstrated how a little pattern and color go a long way.
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From keeping this jumpsuit from feeling too military, Temperley London adds some colorful patches and Hendricks, sparkly silver pumps.
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Designer Christina Siriano is one of Hendricks's favorites, and it's easy to see why. At the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards, she simply radiated in this black off-the-shoulder ballgown.
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Hendricks attended the opening night of Fiasco Theater's production of Into The Woods in LA wearing this flowy caftan with a '70s-inspired color palette.
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The actress opted for something blue when attending the LA premiere of Amazon's The Neon Demon.
Hendricks cranked up the drama at the Mad Men Black & Red Ball in a forest green butterfly-embroidered taffeta Zac Posen gown with an incredible sweeping detachable ball skirt. The finishing touch? Brilliant diamonds that glittered from her lobes and wrist.
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At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, the actress stunned in an Alberta Ferretti black chiffon gown with delicate jet-black crystals and beaded embroidery on the sheer bodice, which she styled with a Thalé Blanc clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
For her 2014 Emmys red carpet stroll, the Mad Men star amped up the luxe factor in a scarlet gold-embroidered Marchesa gown that she styled with Neil Lane jewelry by LoveGold and a Lee Savage clutch.
The bombshell played it safe with a black Christian Siriano gown (with pretty delicate lace straps), adding pops of color by way of her gemstone jewels and green confetti Edie Parker clutch.
At the 2012 Creative Arts Emmys, the red carpet siren was radiant in a one-shoulder Jenny Packham creation with a black-and-white floral print. "It was absolutely a favorite because it felt like a perfect party frock," the star said about her look.
Hendricks worked it at the 2011 Emmy Awards in an exquisite skin-skimming Johanna Johnson design with crystals embroidered all over.
The Mad Men star sparkled in 193 carats worth of Chopard diamonds on her earrings and two bracelets, which added a touch of shine to her red silk crepe one-shoulder gown with a ruffle strap by Romona Keveza look. She also carried a rectangle clutch by Judith Leiber.
At the 2010 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the actress dazzled in a waist-cinching Christian Siriano ballgown with a dramatic draped skirt, complete with BelaDora jewelry.
Red and purple made a striking color combo when Hendricks paired her auburn locks with Zac Posen's romantic lilac gown at the 2010 Emmy Awards.
Hendricks whisked us away at the Golden Globes wearing this ruffled peach Christian Siriano gown. She accessorized with a structured Christian Louboutin silver clutch and bold scarlet lips.
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