When Empire star Taraji P. Henson stepped out at the Emmy Awards, we knew her dress was an interesting one. Black with a sheer bottom and chain straps? The star looked gorgeous and stood out in the crowd for sure.
But it wasn't until Taraji talked to Ryan Seacrest for E!'s Emmys preshow that we learned the sweet story behind the pick: it was Alexander Wang, the first designer who took her as his date to the Met Gala. Keep reading to see the gown in full - as well as a throwback to when Taraji wore a different Alexander Wang creation back in May - then let us know your thoughts on her look in the poll.