Popsugar Fashion Celebrity Fashion Critics' Choice Awards Sexiest Dresses 2019 There's Only 1 Word to Describe These Daring Critics' Choice Awards Looks: S-E-X-Y 15 January 2019 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Getty The unspoken dress code for the Critics' Choice Awards is usually sophisticated, but with a wink; and the 2019 red carpet is the proof of that. Hollywood stars show up in bodyconscious cuts with high-fashion finishes, whether that means a sprinkling of sequins or a neckline of feathers. In our eyes, there's only one word to describe bold outfits like that: S-E-X-Y. Scroll to see who flaunted their daring ensembles with the utmost confidence. Emmy Rossum at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Emmy played up her velvet, plunging dress with a vampy lip. 1 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 2 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 3 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 4 / 94 Connie Britton at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Connie showed off her glittering slime green dress with a thigh-high slit. 5 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 6 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 7 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 8 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 9 / 94 Laura Harrier at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Laura showed off the sexy plunging neckline on her Louis Vuitton gown, along with the front slit. She accessorised with Bulgari jewels. 10 / 94 Image Source: Getty / John Shearer 11 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre 12 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 13 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 14 / 94 Poppy Delevingne at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Poppy showed off the superstrappy, revealing back of her ivory chiffon gown, which also featured a plunging neckline. 15 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 16 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 17 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 18 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 19 / 94 Kiki Layne at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Kiki impressed in a blush-toned gown that featured a thigh-high slit to reveal her towering Casadei heels. 20 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 21 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 22 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 23 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 24 / 94 Kristen Bell at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Kristen's curve-hugging indigo column gown by Cushnie was electrifying. She accessorized with David Webb jewels. 25 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 26 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 27 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 28 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 29 / 94 Mandy Moore at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer The side cutouts on Mandy's white Michael Kors Collection gown were a sweet surprise. Plus, her dress featured a slit at the back. She accessorized with Katkim jewels and held a Jimmy Choo clutch. 30 / 94 Image Source: Getty / John Shearer 31 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur 32 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 33 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre 34 / 94 Charlize Theron at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Charlize rocked a one-shoulder Givenchy gown with a sexy cutout at the midriff and Messika jewels. 35 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 36 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 37 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 38 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 39 / 94 Issa Rae at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Issa's thigh-high slit was alluring, as was the bustier-style top on her black satin dress. She wore Christian Louboutin heeled sandals. 40 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 41 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 42 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 43 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 44 / 94 Chrissy Teigen at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Chrissy Teigen showed off a sexy slip of leg in her strapless Maison Yeya gown on the red carpet with John Legend. She wore Stuart Weitzman heels. 45 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff John's spicy suit was by Ermenegildo Zegna XXX, and he wore Christian Louboutin shoes. 46 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 47 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 48 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 49 / 94 Kaley Cuoco at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Kaley wore a stunning sequined dress with a grid pattern and a plunging neckline. 50 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 51 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 52 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 53 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 54 / 94 Laura Dern at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann Laura's sexy black number by Saint Laurent featured a one-shoulder silhouette and a slice across the chest. She accessorized with Ara Vartanian jewels. 55 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 56 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 57 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre 58 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 59 / 94 Regina King at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur Regina's bright Michael Kors Collection gown was complete with a slit and Irene Neuwirth jewels. 60 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 61 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Presley Ann 62 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 63 / 94 Image Source: Getty / John Shearer 64 / 94 Constance Wu at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Constance's flutter sleeves were romantic, but the plunging neckline on this Rodarte stunner was nothin' but sexy. Constance accessorized with Aquazzura heels, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and a Roger Vivier clutch. 65 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 66 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 67 / 94 Image Source: Getty / John Shearer 68 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 69 / 94 Elizabeth Olsen at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Elizabeth's velvet Alexandre Vauthier minidress took the leggy look to a whole new level. She wore Christian Louboutin heels. 70 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 71 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 72 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur 73 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 74 / 94 Linda Cardellini at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Linda's Zuhair Murad off-the-shoulder dress featured sheer panels. She wore Stuart Weitzman heels. 75 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 76 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur 77 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 78 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 79 / 94 Haley Lu Richardson at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX Haley wore a thigh-high slit and cleavage-baring dress. 80 / 94 Image Source: Getty / JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX 81 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 82 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 83 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur 84 / 94 Sarah Silverman at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Sarah's flattering Jovani dress turned up the heat on the carpet. She accessorized with APM Monaco jewels. 85 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 86 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 87 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 88 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 89 / 94 Awkwafina at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards Image Source: Getty / John Shearer The Crazy Rich Asians star wore a sequined, formfitting Elisabetta Franchi gown in copper with a plunging neckline. She wore Christian Louboutin heels. 90 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff 91 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Steve Granitz 92 / 94 Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison 93 / 94 Image Source: Getty / John Shearer 94 / 94 Celebrity FashionAward SeasonAward ShowsWho Wore WhatCritics' Choice AwardsAll AnglesSexyDressesRed Carpet