From glittering disco ball gowns to cozy cardigans and actual slippers, the after-hours dress code turned the city into a moving mood board. The Golden Globes winners had already been crowned inside the ballroom. Outside, a different kind of best and worst list was being written on the sidewalks.

DailyMailUS photographers followed the action from the Beverly Hilton to hotspots including Chateau Marmont and Nikki’s party, catching celebrities as they exhaled after the ceremony. Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez, Priyanka Chopra and more delivered looks that were equal parts fantasy, chaos and comfort.

Here is a closer look at the outfits that defined the night, using the same fashion highs and lows that have already set social feeds buzzing.

Inside The Ballroom, Before The Costume Change

Before anyone slipped into an afterparty outfit, the Globes themselves had their own story to tell. Comedy film “One Battle After Another” earned the most trophies of the night, including Best Picture Comedy Or Musical.

Timothee Chalamet moved one step closer to Oscar conversations with Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for “Marty Supreme”, while Noah Wyle was recognized for his work on the series “The Pitt”.

Once the winners were locked in, an entirely different competition began, one without voting bodies or envelopes. It played out at hotel entrances and in the glow of valet lights, where celebrities revealed the looks that did not have to be television-ready.

Paris Hilton Lights Up The Night

Paris Hilton leaned hard into maximalism, stepping out in an ombre silver and gold sequined gown that turned her into a walking light show. The dress shimmered from neckline to hem, catching every flash and creating that unmistakable disco ball effect she has been synonymous with since her early club days.

The metallic gradient feel nodded to early 2000s party culture that Hilton helped define, yet it still looked unapologetically current. In a sea of darker, moodier afterparty looks, hers was pure sparkle cinema.

Jennifer Lopez And The Near-Malfunction Dress

If Paris owned the shine, Jennifer Lopez owned the gasp. The actress and singer arrived in a bronze sequined gown that sat daringly low across her chest as she left Nikki’s bash, the kind of strapless dress that makes stylists clutch fashion tape a little tighter.

The outfit resembled festive tinsel, with fringes of fabric cascading from a corseted bodice. With every step, the sequins and fringe moved just enough to make the gown feel alive and slightly dangerous, feeding that familiar Lopez narrative of pushing red carpet boundaries without quite crossing the line.

It was a reminder of why her fashion history is crowded with viral moments. Even after the ceremony, when many stars dial things down, Lopez chose a dress that looked ready for another spotlight.

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Cozy Glamour, From Tallulah Willis To Emma Stone

Not everyone chased shock value. Tallulah Willis, the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, opted for a playful two-piece look, pairing a matching polka dot skirt and crop top with polka dot black tights. The repetition of the print gave her outfit a quirky, almost retro charm that felt right at home in a Hollywood night out.

Emma Stone, fresh from her own awards season triumph, took the opposite approach. She kept warm in a fuzzy white V-neck cardigan and a cream floor-length skirt as she left the celebrations, embracing a softer silhouette that whispered old Hollywood lounge energy rather than shouting for attention.

Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst walked arm in arm, looking polished and quietly dapper, the kind of low-key couple dressing that lets their chemistry do the talking. It was the visual opposite of the staged step and repeat, more date night than red carpet.

The Women In White And Satin

White and near white looks had a powerful moment across the afterparties. Malin Akerman dressed to impress in a statement white mini dress, pairing it with a white clutch and deep burgundy heels that grounded the look without stealing focus.

Eiza Gonzalez also chose elegant white as she left Chateau Marmont Hotel, her gown continuing the trend of clean, sculpted silhouettes that have quietly taken over recent award seasons. The effect was streamlined and icy, a contrast to the flashier metallics swirling around her.

Priyanka Chopra leaned into pure glamour at Nikki’s party, arriving in a satin dress that caught the light with every step. The glossy fabric and tailored fit played perfectly into the fantasy of the night, reminding everyone that even offstage, the Globes are still one long fashion performance.

When Comfort Crashes The Party

Then there were the guests who seemed to treat the afterparties as a chance to rebel against the usual high-heeled expectations. Audrey Nuna from “K Pop Demon Hunters” turned heads by wearing slippers to Michael Braun’s afterparty, a choice that instantly sparked conversation about where the line between ironic and iconic really sits.

The sight of plush footwear padding across a floor usually reserved for stilettos echoed a larger shift in celebrity style. Comfort is no longer a backstage secret. It is part of the costume.

Teyana Taylor doubled down on the rule-breaking energy. She was photographed leaving Chateau Marmont wrapped in a huge graffiti-covered coat, the kind of outerwear that feels more like wearable street art than a typical topper. Over hotel pavement and under paparazzi flash, the coat turned the sidewalk into its own runway.

Why These Afterparty Looks Matter

The Golden Globes might be about trophies and televised speeches, but the afterparties reveal who celebrities really want to be once the official script is over. Paris Hilton in full sparkle, Jennifer Lopez flirting with a wardrobe malfunction, Emma Stone cozy in cream, Audrey Nuna strolling in slippers. Each look told a small story about what the night meant to them.

For nostalgic fans, there was comfort in seeing Hilton still glowing like the queen of the velvet rope and Chateau Marmont still playing backdrop to eclectic, late-night glamour. For fashion obsessives, the range from precision sequins to slouchy cardigans proved that the new dress code is less about perfection and more about personality.

In the end, the most unforgettable style moments did not happen under the stage lights. They happened at the curb, at the back door, on the walk from the elevator to the car. That is where Hollywood lets its guard down, and where the clothes finally start telling the truth.