Although last night’s Emmy ceremony was full of surprises, many of yesterday’s attendees chose to keep it very safe. Here is just a sampling of the dark selections seen on the red carpet:

(America Ferrera)

(Chandra Wilson, Glenn Close)

(Hayden Panettiere, Mary Tyler Moore)

(Kate Walsh, Debra Messing)

(Sandra Oh, Tina Fey)

You can view other dresses from the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards here.