The Emmy statuettes weren't the only lithe, gold figures at Sunday night's award show. Celebrities walked the red carpet in varying metallic hues, from warm gold and bronze to shimmery shades of silver and gray. While the look was metallic, it was anything but heavy. Tones were subtle, gown silhouettes were simple and jewelry was noticeably pared down.

In the downtown L.A. heat, a palette of pretty metallics made more sense than a dark, weighty gown that looked as if the wearer would need a wheelbarrow to get from the limo to her seat.

"Mad Men's" Elisabeth Moss donned a bronze, Grecian-inspired, one-shoulder Reem Acra gown that had a beaded silver neckpiece. Drew Barrymore wore a blush-bronze hue -- a strapless Monique Lhuillier confection with a Raven Kauffman clutch dyed to match. Mariska Hargitay opted for a cooler metal, wearing a silver Carolina Herrera gown with a plunging V-neckline.