Susan Lucci's Eclectic Style Has Made Her A Red Carpet Star

Susan Lucci is certainly a gorgeous woman, and a legend in daytime soap as Erica Kane in "All My Children." With over 40 years in TV, it comes as no surprise that Lucci has also developed her own personal sense of style. This was demonstrated when she selected a super-colorful gown to wear to her son's wedding for a mother-of-the-groom look that serves as the perfect inspo for older women. Lucci has long since shown her unique, eclectic fashion sense on the red carpet, proving that age is no barrier to having fun with fashion.

Unlike other Hollywood celebs today, Lucci doesn't seem to favor donning one-tone, neutral color palettes. Her wardrobe is filled with bright, vivid colors, patterns, and materials, and she's said before that she's prioritizing feeling and looking amazing, no matter what anyone thinks. "Keep on looking your best and feeling your best," Lucci exclusively shared with Today, per AARP. As such, here are some of Susan Lucci's best red carpet looks that demonstrate just how daring she is.

2026 is looking to be a momentous year for Susan Lucci as she heralded her return to the big screen with the movie, "Outcome." She attended the premiere for the film in an eye-catching Oscar de la Renta dress, a strapless number in a beautiful pale blue with purple, floral motifs adorning the bodice and skirt. Although she left her neck bare, Lucci chose a pair of diamond tassel earrings that she showed off to full effect by putting her hair up in an elegant updo. Truly, she rocked this dress.

It's clear Susan Lucci wanted to stand out when she stepped onto the red carpet at the American Heart Association Red Dress Collection Concert in 2025. Lucci chose to wear a halter neck dress with blood-red sequins from head-to-toe. She wore her hair down and completed the look with a chunky silver link bracelet, a diamond ring, and a pair of silver geometric earrings. It seemed she wore this beautiful gown on purpose, sharing exclusively with People that all you ever need is "a great dress and a little spa [day]."

Susan Lucci has always made sure her outfits for the AHA Red Dress Collection Concert are memorable, and 2024 was no exception. Keeping with the theme of the event, the Emmy winner selected a strapless crimson gown. The red sequins were dotted all over the fabric instead of being covered in it, while the ruffles at the lower portion of the skirt added a sweet touch to the overall look. For accessories, Lucci kept it simple with a silver bangle and a pair of large, dangling earrings.

The 2023 Daytime Emmy Awards was an eventful one for Susan Lucci, as she took home a lifetime achievement award while looking her very best. The "Deadly Affairs" host chose a stunning pale orange evening gown to wear to the event, a strapless number that showcased her curves effortlessly. The dress is almost entirely covered in silver sequins, with a gorgeous train that was the perfect addition to the entire look. Truly, this was the look of the night.

Susan Lucci showed them just how it's done for the 2020 AHA Red Dress Collection Concert. While she could have simply appeared in the figure-hugging, strapless gown she wore, the 21-time Daytime Emmy nominee clearly thought this wasn't enough, and wanted to add a bit more pizzazz to her look. She certainly did: Lucci donned a frilly, ruffled mantle over her dress that served to elevate the entire outfit. She wore her hair in a tasteful updo to show off her large, silver tassel earrings, with matching bejeweled red pumps — stunning.

Sometimes, all you need is a simple dress and a few accessories to look on par with these best red carpet moments from women over 40 in 2026. Susan Lucci pulled this off at the AIDS Foundation Gala back in 2015. The "Devious Maids" star stepped onto the red carpet in a white dress with a burgundy fur stole slung over one arm. She wore her dark hair down, completing the look with hoop earrings, a diamond necklace, and a silver link bangle. Lucci aimed to impress that night, and she clearly accomplished her goal.