Best-Dressed Picks at the 2015 Emmy Awards

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It’s universally acknowledged Hollywood is experiencing another golden age in television. Ironically, in an era where there is less time to sit and watch television, with ever-increasing distractions competing for our attention, there are now more TV shows on air than ever – more than 400 scripted shows.

Which is good for award shows like last night’s 67th Primetime Emmys. More quality shows, hopefully means a broader array of stars in terms of age, gender and ethnic backgrounds and also a breakdown of barriers in the kinds of stories being told.

This year’s Emmy saw history being made as a black actress finally took home the prestigious award for best actress in a drama series as the 50-year-old Viola Davis did for her work in ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder.

This year also saw a bevy of seasoned pros – well beyond retirement age in youth-obsessed Hollywood – showing up on the small screen. Not just male actors but legendary actresses like Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange and Christine Baranski are proving to still be in demand.

While many in the industry might consider these ladies way past their prime for prime-time television, they not only looked smashing but proved age truly is just a number.

Here, we round up some of the best-dressed of the 45+ set on the red carpet at the 2015 Emmys.

attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Jessica Lange, 66, in a gown by J. Mendel

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Lily Tomlin attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Lily Tomlin, 76

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Judith Light attends the 67th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. 25720_001 (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for TNT LA)

Judith Light, 66

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus attends the 67th Emmy Awards on September 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 54, in a one-shoulder Safiyaa gown

Actress arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Christine Baranski, 63

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Edie Falco arrives at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)Edie Falco, 52, in Prada

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Viola Davis, winner of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for 'How to Get Away With Murder,' poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN)

Viola Davis, 50, wears a gown by Carmen Marc Valvo

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) Actress Naomi Watts and actor Liev Schreiber arrive at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Barry King/Getty Images)

Naomi Watts, 46, in a Dior dress

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Allison Janney, winner of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for 'Mom', poses in the press room at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AXN)

Allison Janney, 55, in a gown featuring sheer cut out panels

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Sofia Vergara attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)

Sofia Vergara, 43, in a gold sequin gown by St. John

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Taraji P. Henson attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage) *** Local caption *** Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson, 45, in a custom Alexander Wang dress

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Jamie Lee Curtis, 56, wearing a gown by Stella McCartney