At the Met Ball with Alexander Wang, in Balenciaga

I ADORE this dress; It's probably my favorite thing she's worn all year. Bonus points for those whimsical earrings and her great updo.

At the Emmys in Alexander Wang

She also went Wang at the Emmys. I didn't like this as much as her Met gown -- you know me and the sheers -- but her head looks FANTASTIC here, and overall, it's a win.

In Vera Wang

I am generally not a huge fan of Vera Wang, but this is fabulous on her.

With Jussie Smollett at the Upfronts

I even like this jumpsuit. I KNOW.

At the Empire Launch Party

I am INTO those shoes.

At the FOX TCA Party

I even dig this AND IT'S A ROMPER.

With Terrence Howard in Monaco

TBH, I would totally believe it if Lucious Lyon decided that he needed to have a casino as part of his Empire. I WILL WATCH THAT, FOX.

In Monaco

This is hideous and must have shrunk in her luggage, right? Only explanation.

In Alexander Wang

I honestly think it's possible that I ONLY like Alexander Wang on Taraji, because this is appealing to me, big-time, and I ought to dislike it.

In Monique Lhuillier

This will be perfect for when she plays Sandy in Grease.

At Upfronts

This will be perfect for when I play A Seasoned, Fearless Business Woman in My Own Life.

In Bibhu Mohapatra

This is super on her, even with the Glamour Don't Bar across her boobs.

In Edition by Georges Chakra

This, on the other hand, feels a little basic?

In Alexander Wang

The "Don't Bar" does seem to be a theme.

In Alexander Wang

I'd like this more if that lace detailing didn't make it seem like she was busting out of the dress. But I welcome the return of those shoes.

In Cushnie et Ochs

SPEAKING OF BUSTING OUT! Zing! I'll be here all holiday break, please tip your waitress. PS: Love the clutch, Taraji, and your head basically always looks great. Give the 2015 glam squad my very best.

At EW's EWFEST

"EW Fest" is a great name, also, to celebrate things that gross you out, now that I think about it. (This photo would not qualify; they both look good, although I want her to have a red lip with this. And I just congratulated hair and makeup!)

In Alexandre Vauthier

BOLD ENDING.

2015: A Closer Look at Taraji P. Henson

She had a very big year -- if not on the red carpet, at the very least on TV, as Cookie Lyons has to be the stand-out TV character of the last two years, right? (She certainly is in my own life.) Let's take a look back at what she wore to celebrate it. Spoiler: A LOT of Alexander Wang, of whom I am not always the biggest fan. But she wears him extremely well. [Photos: Getty, Splash, Fame/Flynet]