SAG Awards Fashions: The Good, The Bad, and The Boring

Margot Robbie, Ali Wong and Glenn Powell at the 2024 SAG Awards Source: Getty Images

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are the next to the last event in Hollywood's seemingly endless award show season which culminates in the big dance, the Oscars, on March 10. By the time the SAG statues are handed out, there are almost no surprises. This year the only race that's still a race is between Emma Stone ("Poor Things") and Lily Gladstone ("Killers of the Flower Moon"). But people always tune in to see what the beautiful people are wearing on the red carpet.

In a nutshell, the carpet itself was sort of a dull blue grey while the majority of the glitterati whose high-priced heels walked across it wore black. But there were enough pops of color, interesting choices, and outfits that make you wonder what they were thinking to make yet another award show fun to watch. And like any good award show, there was the good, the bad, and the boring.

The Good Actresses

Ali Wong

The "Beef" actress made the best entrance of the night in a laser cut couture dress by Iris Van Herpen. It looked more like an art installation than a dress, but not since Cher has anybody commanded the carpet like Wong. Fortunately for those at her table, the tentacle-like structure was removable so she made her way to claim her trophy in a lovely dress that, sans tentacles, wouldn't have made her the talk of the carpet. Well played, Ali Wong.

Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan looked the part of a glamorous movie star in a gold strapless Armani Prive couture gown. Simply styled to perfection, the only accessory that could have made her look like a bigger star would have been a trophy. Unfortunately, not this time (this was Mulligan's fourth nomination without a win). But, wow, she showed them all how it's done.

Brie Larson

Brie Larson's breakout role came with "Room" in 2016, which won her an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award. On this year's red carpet she brought color, skin, and casual California chic to the carpet in this pale apricot Atelier Versace gown. The midriff baring look was inspired by an outfit Claudia Schiffer wore in Vogue magazine in the mid-1990s. Be honest, if you had those abs you'd flaunt them too.

America Ferrera

If you're going to wear black, this is the way to do it. The simple Dior haute couture black belted gown with white off-the-shoulder cap sleeves made the actress feel like "princess fairytale Barbie." Beautiful!

Ciara

Who but the one-time Princess of Crunk, actress, dancer, model, business woman, philanthropist, now SAG nominee, could storm the carpet in a chocolate latex keyhole gown? It fit like a glove which is no small achievement given that she gave birth in December. Perfectly styled in that badass sexy way few can carry off. But Ciara isn't like most people.

The Bad Actresses

Margot Robbie

It's painful to even say this, but one of the most beautiful, successful, powerful women in the world made the little black dress look awful. If only she hadn't worn the big pink attachment protruding from the waist up to the shoulder and down to a train behind her. Schiaparelli may call this look haute couture, but you've landed Margot Robbie on a worst-dressed list! That's not easy to do.

Danielle Brooks

The busy creation that is half floor-length coat and half black dress with a whole lotta silly frilly spilling out of the dress into some sort of messy purple train. It looks like two separate projects Christian Siriano combined into one at the last minute. What would Nina Garcia have to say about the mess of a dress the one-time "Project Runway" winner created?

Melissa McCarthy

Is it chrome or silver metallic? Either way, this Puey Quinones creation is not flattering. The big ruffle sleeves made me want to sing "Silver Bells." There are so many ways to flatter the talented actress' new figure, but this isn't one of them. Billie Eilish's signature on her face only made it worse.

Billie Eilish

Speaking of which – Billie Eilish, Vivienne Westwood is not your friend. Enough said.

Maddie Ziegler

If you're not sure who she is, you are not alone. That being said, this Alexander McQueen frock looked like it got into it with a paper shredder. Apparently, it's vintage. Time has not been kind to this old dress. Nice shoes though.

Cara Jade Myers

When I first saw this multi-colored fringe mess, I thought the color on my television had gone awry. But everything from the orange bodice to the primary color-induced sensory overload of the fringe was supposed to be there. Looks like the world of fashion may have found its new Calamity Jane.

The Good Actors

Robert Downey Jr.

The always fashion-forward winner has been sweeping the Supporting Category this season and is the odds-on-favorite to take home the gold on Oscar night. The "Oppenheimer" star rocked his custom Fendi suit, but his best accessory at the SAGs was his beautiful wife, Susan. Pity there's not a category for best-dressed spouse. That trophy would go home with the Downeys.

Jeremy Allen White

It's only recently that Jeremy Allen White has become a name to watch on the best-dressed list. This white Saint Laurent suit was young, stylin' perfection. And if his recent Calvin Klein ads are any indication, there's likely something tight and white underneath his custom suit. The star of "The Bear" is definitely not a bear.

Tyler James Williams

The "Abbott Elementary" star brought the monochromatic look to a new and good-looking place with his powder blue suit and matching sheer shirt. Casual, elegant, and sure to put him on the map for his effortless style.

Brett Goldstein

If you are looking for a man to remind you of everything that's good about a classic black tux, look no further than this Ted Lasso hunk. In a word, woof.

Glenn Powell

On paper the idea of a brown jacket with an open-collared brown shirt and black pants might not sound like such a good idea. But the "Anyone But You" and "Top Gun: Maverick" star Glen Powell makes it look good enough to make him one of the best-dressed men of the evening.

The Bad Actors

Pedro Pascal

You freely admitted you had been drinking. Did you leave your jacket at home? I know it's Prada, but it's also a major Hollywood awards show. Next time, wear a suit.

Chris Perfetti

Hard to believe this brown suit with a cropped jacket, flared pants, and a black cummerbund isn't being billed as some sort of vintage matador look, circa late 1970s. How appropriate it would be if the flower pin on his lapel squirted water like the flowers worn on clown suits. Only a ruffled tuxedo shirt could complete this look, but please don't.

Colman Domingo

The "Rustin" actor has been crushing it throughout the award season. Unfortunately, his streak ended at the SAGs. The pink tux with the big black strips across the chest felt more like a costume than a custom suit. And it didn't fit properly. Let's hope Domingo gets back on track for the Oscars.

Ben Ahlers

What is going on here? The young actor from "The Gilded Age" looks as if he drew the short straw in one of those Project Runway ripoff shows. Why else would he wear this? The cropped top, the lining, the big clown flowers... oh the judges would have so much to say about this one. The white shoes. Who did this to him?

And Who Were the Best Dressed?

Well, that's almost a wrap on the SAG Awards. Since it is an award show, it might be nice to close with a winner or two.

Best Dressed Actress:
Carey Mulligan

Best Dressed Actor:
Jeremy Allen White