At the 2026 Emmy Awards on September 14, the red carpet closed once Widow’s Bay accepted the final trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series. But you should know by now (if you tuned into Marie Claire‘s previous Award Show coverage) that the style action continued at after-parties in Beverly Hills, L.A., and Hollywood. And just because celebrities debuted their second dresses beyond the confines of the Peacock Theater doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a round of applause, too.
HBO’s A-list-only affair brought celebrities to West Hollywood’s San Vicente Bungalows, a private club beloved by Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Meghan Markle, and more. It seems Gomez (who wore a custom Louis Vuitton look at the 2026 Emmys) didn’t grace the sage green carpet, but Odessa A’zion, Louisa Jacobson, and The Pitt‘s Supriya Ganesh and Shabana Azeez held down the fort.
Meanwhile, Disney hosted everyone from Shailene Woodley and Sarah Pidgeon to Kaia Gerber at downtown L.A.’s Vibiana. Woodley stacked a graphic tee over the Balenciaga Couture she wore to the 2026 Emmys; Pidgeon channeled her Love Story character, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, in a less-is-more little black dress; and Gerber made the night’s debut in a sculptural skirt set.
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Warning: FOMO lies ahead. Keep scrolling to give the best after-party looks at the 2026 Emmys their much-deserved flowers. Feel free to award your favorites an honorary trophy or two.
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber attended Disney’s 2026 Emmys after-party.
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While The Shards wasn’t part of the 2026 Emmys circuit, Kaia Gerber wasn’t completely absent from the red carpet. The actor arrived at Disney’s party in a stark white bra top, a matching asymmetrical midi skirt, and black peep-toe mules.
Sarah Pidgeon
Sarah Pidgeon channeled CBK-core at the Emmys after-party.
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At the 2026 Emmys, Sarah Pidgeon’s lilac Chanel dress was dripping in crystals and pearls. For the post-show soirée, the former Marie Claire cover star switched into a dance-floor-friendly LBD and peep-toe pumps. Luckily, her diamond necklace didn’t go anywhere.
Shailene Woodley wearing Balenciaga
Shailene Woodley didn’t switch outfits completely.
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Shailene Woodley’s Balenciaga Fall 2026 Couture pantsuit, with its cobalt blue bust and textured trousers, divided the award show viewers. She committed to the look at ABC’s after-party, dressing the pants down with a graphic tee.
Joy Sunday
Joy Sunday pulled off the naked dress trend.
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Joy Sunday, the star of HBO’s Emmy-winning series DTF Saint Louis, was one of the only VIPs to test the naked trend this year. And she pulled it off spectacularly, with a bedazzled mesh slip dress with a mock neck and long sleeves.
Louisa Jacobson
Louisa Jacobson traded one top-tier suit for another.
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First, Louisa Jacobson in Tom Ford won the unofficial trophy for “Best Suit at the 2026 Emmys.” But The Gilded Age actor’s royal purple velvet look at the HBO after-party deserves an honorary statuette, too.
Fiona Dourif
Fiona Dourif brought the goth drama to HBO’s Emmys after-party.
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At the 2026 Emmys, Fiona Dourif’s fuzzy Thomas Hanisch outfit earned her a spot on fashion director Sara Holzman’s best-dressed list. The Pitt actor joined the post-show style scene in an equally textured, carpet-sweeping gown.
Shabana Azeez
Shabana Azeez’s borderline butter yellow look was delicious.
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The Pitt stars once proved they know how to serve looks outside of their costume scrubs. Shabana Azeez was the picture of effortless elegance in a delicately draped, mock-neck maxi dress.
Supriya Ganesh
Supriya Ganesh switched color stories before attending HBO’s bash.
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Azeez’s The Pitt co-star, Supriya Ganesh, switched her cool blue McQueen gown for something sultrier: a bedazzled black dress, featuring padded shoulders, a navel-length neckline, and a thigh-high slit.
Odessa A’zion
Odessa A’zion elevated the grunge girl look at HBO’s Emmys after-party.
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Known for debuting some of Hollywood’s best all-black attire, Odessa A’zion styled herself in a witchy, belted maxi dress. Its sheer sleeves, plunging neckline, and thigh-high slit deserved a spot on the Practical Magic 2 press tour.
Chase Infiniti
Chase Infiniti tested the nightie trend.
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Following a standout Louis Vuitton look on the red carpet, Chase Infiniti brought the lingerie dressing as her plus-one to the Netflix party at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont Hotel. Shiny black silk and semi-sheer lace paneling made it a perfect after-hours pick.
Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams’s strapless red dress shone at the post-Emmys-party.
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Tea-length looks had a moment on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, thanks to Ayo Edebiri, Dakota Fanning, and more. At Apple TV’s after-party, Jessica Williams revived the dress trend in ruby red rhinestones.
