Flowing hair, strapless gowns and waist accessories were the order of the day at the ”59th annual Emmy Awards” at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium on Sunday. ”Ugly Betty” nominee America Ferrera (that’s plus size?) led the charge in a royal blue Monique Lhuillier sheath with a sparkling black belt.

She fared better with the designer than ”Scrubs” star Sarah Chalke, whose belted tea-rose dress looked as if it were caught in a paper shredder.

Emmys: strapless gowns, Grecian waves