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Half of the fun of award shows is seeing how celebrities will dress for the big night, and we loved watching brown beauties on red — and even blue and white –carpets at major events this year. From the Emmys to Black Girls Rock to the Met Gala and the Soul Train Awards here are our favorite 2016 red carpet moments. Let us know your picks for best-dressed lady in the comments section.

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2016 Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA Featuring: Kerry Washington Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 19 Sep 2016 Credit: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com

2016 Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring: Kerry Washington
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 19 Sep 2016
Credit: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com

Kerry Washington showing off her baby bump at the Emmys.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Featuring: Beyonce Knowles Where: New York City, New York, United States When: 02 May 2016 Credit: WENN.com

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala – Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Featuring: Beyonce Knowles
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 02 May 2016
Credit: WENN.com

Beyoncé showing us how to do Fashion in the Age of Technology at the Met Gala

Disney ABC Television Group Hosts TCA Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel - Arrivals Featuring: Tracee Ellis Ross Where: Beverly Hills, California, United States When: 04 Aug 2016 Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com

Disney ABC Television Group Hosts TCA Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel – Arrivals
Featuring: Tracee Ellis Ross
Where: Beverly Hills, California, United States
When: 04 Aug 2016
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com

Tracee Ellis Ross glowing in yellow at the Disney ABC TCA Summer Press Tour

Los Angeles Premiere of 'The Birth of a Nation' held at Cinerama Dome - Arrivals Featuring: Gabrielle Union Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 21 Sep 2016 Credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com

Los Angeles Premiere of ‘The Birth of a Nation’ held at Cinerama Dome – Arrivals
Featuring: Gabrielle Union
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 21 Sep 2016
Credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com

Gabrielle Union at the Birth of a Nation premiere in Los Angeles.

Viola Davis attending the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Featuring: Viola Davis Where: Santa Monica, California, United States When: 11 Dec 2016 Credit: Michael Boardman/WENN.com

Viola Davis attending the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Featuring: Viola Davis
Where: Santa Monica, California, United States
When: 11 Dec 2016
Credit: Michael Boardman/WENN.com

Viola Davis at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, attending the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Featuring: Viola Davis, Julius Tennon Where: Santa Monica, California, United States When: 11 Dec 2016 Credit: Michael Boardman/WENN.com

Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, attending the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Featuring: Viola Davis, Julius Tennon
Where: Santa Monica, California, United States
When: 11 Dec 2016
Credit: Michael Boardman/WENN.com