For two years I worked in wardrobe at two television shows. My department (of 5) dressed about 8-10 people for each award show and then worked the show’s red carpet and after parties. This experience has given me such an appreciation for all of the time and effort it takes behind the scenes to make these gowns happen. I now work as a writer and producer, but what I learned in wardrobe helps me all the time in my career.

Keep reading to check out my favorites at the 2015 Golden Globes!

Best Dressed:

Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein, Naomi Watts in Gucci, Emma Stone in Lanvin

Honorable Mentions: 

Ellie Kemper in Naeem Khan, Kate Hudson in Versace

Best Red Carpet Couple: 

In my opinion… it’s a tie between John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in (a super-embellished) Zuhair Murad and Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum in (a gorgeous yellow) Carolina Herrera gown.