Daring Queens of Style at the Globes 2012

Dramatic, even wild couture was on show at this year's Globes, even as dresses lacked sexy and a bit of daring.

  • Charlize Theron was a knockout on the red carpet wearing Dior couture. A plunging gown, with a thigh-high slit and a flowing train - enough drama to make her gown turn heads at this year's Globes.
    Charlize Theron was a knockout on the red carpet wearing Dior couture. A plunging gown, with a thigh-high slit and a flowing train - enough drama to make her gown turn heads at this year's Globes.
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  • Oodles of grace and a slightly unusal look for Emma Stone in her two-tone maroon and red flowing gown. <i>The Help</i> actor added drama with that plunging neckline to make it on our list, but where's the glamour?
    Oodles of grace and a slightly unusal look for Emma Stone in her two-tone maroon and red flowing gown. The Help actor added drama with that plunging neckline to make it on our list, but where's the glamour?
  • We asked for glamour, right? Here's one hefty dose as American model Erin Wasson left nothing to the imagination in her black dress made out of strips of black mesh.
    We asked for glamour, right? Here's one hefty dose as American model Erin Wasson left nothing to the imagination in her black dress made out of strips of black mesh.
  • Jessica Alba changed her red carpet gown for a short and shimmering number for the Warner Bros. after party.
    Jessica Alba changed her red carpet gown for a short and shimmering number for the Warner Bros. after party.
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  • Bridal inspired lace with a daring slit - newly-engaged Jessica Biel added the right touch to her outfit. The talking point though - the missing rock.
    Bridal inspired lace with a daring slit - newly-engaged Jessica Biel added the right touch to her outfit. The talking point though - the missing rock.
  • No damage done, despite the swipes from Golden Globe host Ricky Gervais as Kim Kardashian dolls up in this black fishtail gown.
    No damage done, despite the swipes from Golden Globe host Ricky Gervais as Kim Kardashian dolls up in this black fishtail gown.
  • A sheer dress on the red carpet - <i>Glee</i> star Lea Michele seals her place on our list.
    A sheer dress on the red carpet - Glee star Lea Michele seals her place on our list.
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  • Pop diva Madonna can still hit the glamour high. That's quite a plunge!
    Pop diva Madonna can still hit the glamour high. That's quite a plunge!
  • What's not to flaunt with a body like that? Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr's dress is figure-hugging and eye-popping.
    What's not to flaunt with a body like that? Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr's dress is figure-hugging and eye-popping.
  • Morena Baccarin of <i>Homeland</i> wore a black Nina Ricci gown neckline covered strategically with net on the red carpet. That dress made it right to the top of many favourite lists of gowns at this year's Globes.
    Morena Baccarin of Homeland wore a black Nina Ricci gown neckline covered strategically with net on the red carpet. That dress made it right to the top of many favourite lists of gowns at this year's Globes.
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  • Nicky Hilton looked stunning in one shoulder navy blue shimmer gown.
    Nicky Hilton looked stunning in one shoulder navy blue shimmer gown.
  • Sister Paris Hilton doesn't fail either - as she shimmers in gold.
    Sister Paris Hilton doesn't fail either - as she shimmers in gold.
  • <i>The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo</i> actor Rooney Mara's black cut-out creation from Nina Ricci was a showstopper.
    The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo actor Rooney Mara's black cut-out creation from Nina Ricci was a showstopper.
  • A mermaid gown with intricate pleating and a sweetheart neckline - Sofia Vergara impressed all with her Vera Wang gown.
    A mermaid gown with intricate pleating and a sweetheart neckline - Sofia Vergara impressed all with her Vera Wang gown.
  • Best Actress nominee Viola Davis added to the oomph in her Emilio Pucci gown with a thigh-high slit.
    Best Actress nominee Viola Davis added to the oomph in her Emilio Pucci gown with a thigh-high slit.