In Pics | Best-dressed celebrities at the 2022 Emmys

After a virtual ceremony in 2020 and a scaled-back show last year, gowns and tuxedos were back at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, where celebrities arrived in bright sunshine. Here we take a look at some of the most amazing looks of television's biggest stars as they scorched the red carpet -- well, the gold carpet -- for the Emmys, for the first full-fledged gala honouring the best of the small screen.

Fashion house darling Elle Fanning, who was nominated for her work as Catherine the Great on

Hannah Waddingham, a winner last year and nominee this year for the comedy smash hit

Connie Britton, one of the many acting nominees for HBO's breakout dark comedy

Andrew Garfield looked dapper as he went an white outfit. Credit: AFP Photo

Lily James, who was nominated for the role of bombshell actress Pamela Anderson in the limited series

Sandra Oh, nominated for the final season of

Zendaya went for basic black -- a strapless Valentino gown with a sweeping full skirt and pockets. Credit: AFP Photo

Hitmaker Lizzo, whose series

Seth Rogen was seen in his classic wear all-white suit. Credit: AFP Photo

Britt Lower, from

Rachel Brosnahan stood out in a plunging Pamella Roland column gown in a beautiful violet dress. Credit: AFP Photo

Himesh Patel donned a white print tuxedo jacket, eschewing the usual evening black. Credit: AFP Photo

Laverne Cox was seen in a bold black Armour-Esque Jean Paul Gaultier Couture mini dress. Credit: Reuters Photo

Natasha Rothwell of

Jung Ho-yeon of

Reese Witherspoon went for blue and sunglass-worthy bling in blue sequins. Credit: AFP Photo