SAG Awards best and worst dressed in recent years

What makes Lupita Nyong’o’s Gucci turquoise silk column stand out is the floral detail at the neckline. Who needs jewelry?  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Sarah Hyland’s strapless blush pink high-low Pamella Roland was sweet without being too girly.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

With slicked-back hair and red lips, Helen Mirren looks like the grande dame at the SAG Awards. She is wearing a black Escada gown with sheer long sleeves and stunning gold brocade embroidery.  (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

Meryl Streep’s sack-like Stella McCartney dress didn’t do much for her.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Julia Roberts’ hot pink Valentino “secret jumpsuit” was a brave and cool choice. I only wish the fit through the midsection had been a little better.  (Ethan Miller / Getty Images)

Sarah Paulson’s Rochas dress is romantic to a fault. Too cutesy for the 39-year-old star.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy had a major score on the red carpet too. Kerry Washington is wearing a white strapless gown with a structured bodice by the Pasadena-based sisters. White gowns have been everywhere lately, but this one is something special.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Marion Cotillard wore a navy blue Dior gown with a white bodice and high-low hem. And her short bob hairstyle is the epitome of French chic.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Freida Pinto’s shocking pink draped Roland Mouret gown had the surprising detail of flirty black bows in back. Pinto is also wearing killer black Roger Vivier Papillon heels.  (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

One of several anything-but-basic-black gowns, Anne Hathaway’s edgy Giambattista Valli creation, with corseted bodice, and full tulle skirt revealing a shorter skirt underneath, made her look like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Ellie Kemper’s sea-foam green Reem Acra with floral embroidery and giant half bow at the waist looked a bit too much like a bridesmaid’s dress.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

This asymmetrically draped Donna Karan gown made Sofia Vergara look off center.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Jennifer Lawrence walking the SAG Awards red carpet, apparently with walking pneumonia. Her navy blue gown is by Dior.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Jessica Chastain’s strapless red Alexander McQueen gown fits her like a glove, and the color works well with her hair. But somehow, it’s just meh.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Julianne Moore’s dress was such a great Chanel haute couture gown, but such a poor fit. It was blousy in the cleavage area and a bit bunchy in back. Still a great dress, just unfortunate it didn’t look as great as it could.  (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

Naya Rivera’s corseted Donna Karan gown with sheer accordion pleating across the decolletage was a lot to take in.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Rose Byrne channels Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface” in a cream lace Elie Saab jumpsuit and a short bob haircut.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Viola Davis plays the goddess in a strapless cream Marchesa gown with gold embroidered bodice.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Angelina Jolie’s black metallic Jenny Packham jersey gown is a darkly romantic spin on the goddess trend that we saw on the red carpet.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Shailene Woodley in a floral L’Wren Scott gown, a fresh choice for a warm January day.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Kristen Wiig -- not because of the Balenciaga gown, because of the ill-chosen bondage choker. Halter gown and choker necklace do not mix.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Penelope Cruz’s short black beaded L’Wren Scott dress, with beaded fringe at the shoulders, was sophisticated without being overdone.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Drew Barrymore’s royal blue Monique Lhuillier gown was befitting of Hollywood royalty. The structured trumpet skirt, embellished with ribbons and beads, added interest to the dramatic style.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Marion Cotillard broke with convention and went with a short cocktail dress with a single structured shoulder by Elie Saab Couture. It was modern and fun, if a bit over-embellished.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Anna Kendrick’s purple Alberta Ferretti bustier dress looked dangerously low cut, and that was about it.  (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)

Tina Fey’s indigo silk V-neck Ferragamo dress with pleated detail was a snore. We liked her quirky Zac Posen at the Golden Globes thank you very much.   (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)