America Ferrera Plays It Safe at CFDA Fashion Awards With Simple Black Kate Spade Dress

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Because the CFDA Fashion Awards is a premier fashion event, we anticipated standout looks on the red carpet, and many celebrities delivered. However, some opted for a more understated approach.

One of those who played it safe was America Ferrera, who chose a classic black Kate Spade dress for her appearance.

America Ferrera donned a black floor-length Kate Spade dress adorned with rhinestone embellishments on the collar and around the waistAmerica Ferrera donned a black floor-length Kate Spade dress adorned with rhinestone embellishments on the collar and around the waist (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

The 32-year-old chose this embellished Kate Spade floor-length creation for the event.

America Ferrera at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, wearing a black Kate Spade gown adorned with rhinestone embellishments and paired with matching accessories for a classic red carpet lookAmerica Ferrera at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards, wearing a black Kate Spade gown adorned with rhinestone embellishments and paired with matching accessories for a classic red carpet look (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

While undoubtedly a timeless wardrobe piece, this dress, unfortunately, failed to make a significant impact on the red carpet, especially given the high-fashion expectations of the event.

America Ferrera's hair was elegantly pulled back into a sleek ponytail at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards America Ferrera’s hair was elegantly pulled back into a sleek ponytail at the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on June 7, 2016 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

We think America looked sophisticated, especially with the accessories she chose to give the long black dress a more glamorous panache.

We can’t find the dress anywhere online, but here are a few alternatives:

Elena Makri Thiro Dress1. Elena Makri Thiro Dress, $474.00

Marchesa Notte Embellished Neck Gown2. Marchesa Notte Embellished Neck Gown, $1,095.00

Badgley Mischka Beaded Waist Gown3. Badgley Mischka Beaded Waist Gown, $2,190.00

Fendi Long Belted Dress4. Fendi Long Belted Dress, $2,117.50

Vera Wang Bib Neck Apron Gown5. Vera Wang Bib Neck Apron Gown, $1,695.00

What do you think of this look from America Ferrera? Does it earn a yay or a nay from you?