Thrifty AND witty! Comedian Sarah Silverman owns the red carpet in stunning $60 dress she bought online
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You could almost hear the jaws drop of every red carpet stylist who has built their reputation on recommending the most expensive and exclusive designer gowns.
Sarah Silverman struck a blow for the ordinary folk who don't have tens of thousands of dollars to spend on a 'one night only' dress when she admitted to her online $60 bargain.
And the 42-year-old funnygirl proved that all the money in the world doesn't buy you style.
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Sure it's not Versace? Sarah Silverman shows you don't need a fortune to look a million dollars
For Sarah looked gorgeous as she arrived at the Emmys on Sunday night in the little black dress despite the knock down price.
Refreshingly, she was happy to admit to red carpet host Ryan Seacrest when he asked her who she was wearing: 'I bought it online for $60.'
The knee length, pencil dress with fitted bodice and thick shoulder straps, showed off her enviable slender figure.
If you have a figure like Sarah's you can make anything look amazing whatever the price tag
The writer and actress famous for her satirical slant is sure to cause an internet crash from viewers clamoring to buy the dress that enhanced her toned arms to perfection.
Her curved heel black platforms added an extra five inches to her height.
She accessorised with a simple silver bracelet and earrings and a black clutch bag.
Bargain beauty: Sarah was thrilled with her online purchase
Picture of elegance: No-one would have guessed that Sarah's little black dress came so cheaply
Jimmy Kimmel's ex girlfriend who is now dating comedian Kyle Dunnigan wore her raven hair down, swept over one shoulder.
She won plaudits from fashion critics who favourably described her look as sexy and stylish.
According to style website Refinery 29: 'She looks fabulous.'
Fashion winner: The comedienne won plaudits for her internet dress
'Her sleek black gown is elegant in its simplicity, and the affordable price is just the kicker,' continued the website.
'It's probably a long shot to expect the rest of Tinseltown to follow her lead, but we have to hope the affordable fashion trend picks up at least a little bit of steam.
'We've always loved Sarah for her down-to-earth sensibility, and this just proves it.'
Showgirl: Sarah starred in a rendition of The Number in the Middle of the Show during a tribute to Liberace
Half way through the show Sarah joined Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Fillion on stage to perform a dance routine to The Number in the Middle of the Show.
The glitzy performance was part of a tribute to Liberace.
Sarah ditched her LBD for a glittery gold mini dress and was lifted up in the air by a group of male dancers.
LDancing queen: Sarah joined Neil Patrick Harris and Nathan Filllion on stage
Costume change: Sarah swapped her LBD for a gold, glittery, thigh skimming number for her dance routine
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Breaking Bad (AMC)
ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom)
ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Claire Danes (Homeland)
WRITING FOR A DRAMA
Henry Bromell (Homeland)
DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA
David Fincher (House of Cards)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad)
COMEDY SERIES
Modern Family (ABC)
ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory)
ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
WRITING FOR A COMEDY
Tina Fey and Tracey Wigfield (30 Rock)
DIRECTING FOR A COMEDY
Gail Mancuso (Modern Family)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Tony Hale (Veep)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie)
MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Behind the Candelabra (HBO)
ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra)
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ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Laura Linney (The Big C: Hereafter)
WRITING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Abi Morgan (The Hour)
DIRECTING FOR A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Steven Soderbergh (Behind the Candelabra)
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOVIE
James Cromwell (American Horror Story: Asylum)
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN MINISERIES OR MOVIE
Ellen Burstyn (Political Animals)
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