Ariel Winter’s Daring Emmys Dress Shows She’s Grown Up From Modern Family

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Ariel Winter is definitely veering away from her TV persona as Alex Dunphy. The “Modern Family” star walked the red carpet at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards yesterday in another daring dress.

Ariel Winter's meticulously tailored dress not only showcased her stunning physique but also clung to every contour with a remarkable fitAriel Winter’s meticulously tailored dress not only showcased her stunning physique but also clung to every contour with a remarkable fit (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

The 18-year-old flashed some skin in a glittering Yousef Al-Jasmi gown paired with Stuart Weitzman’s “Nudist” sandals in metallic.

Ariel Winter in a Yousef Al-Jasm gown paired with Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsAriel Winter in a Yousef Al-Jasm gown paired with Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 18, 2016, held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

And Ariel’s dress wasn’t the only thing shining that night. The actress was also decked in $500,000 worth of Harry Kotlar diamond jewels.

Ariel Winter graced the scene in an enchanting metallic gown crafted by Yousef Al-Jasmi, boasting a daring thigh-high split elegantly complemented by a nude lining Ariel Winter graced the scene in an enchanting metallic gown crafted by Yousef Al-Jasmi, boasting a daring thigh-high split elegantly complemented by a nude lining (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

She was genuinely shining, shimmering, and definitely splendid.

Ariel Winter bears a distinctive tiger tattoo on her upper back, acquired in July 2016 from the renowned tattoo artist Dr. Woo, celebrated for his intricate fine-line workAriel Winter bears a distinctive tiger tattoo on her upper back, acquired in July 2016 from the renowned tattoo artist Dr. Woo, celebrated for his intricate fine-line work (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

Ariel Winter has a tiger tattoo on her upper back. She got it in July 2016 from Dr. Woo, a famous tattoo artist who is known for his use of fine lines.

Ariel Winter's sleek low bun perfectly complemented the ensemble, enhancing her overall allureAriel Winter’s sleek low bun perfectly complemented the ensemble, enhancing her overall allure (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

The tiger is a symbol of protection, and Winter has said that she got the tattoo because she feels like she has always been a protector of other people.

Ariel Winter displays her feet in metallic Stuart Weitzman's "Nudist" sandalsAriel Winter displays her feet in metallic Stuart Weitzman’s “Nudist” sandals (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

Ariel Winter is a natural blonde. She has said that she has been dyeing her hair dark brown since she was 11 years old because she wanted to look more like her character on Modern Family, Alex Dunphy.

Ariel Winter's shoe size of 6.5 (US) is slightly below the average shoe size for adult women in the United States, which is around 8.5Ariel Winter’s shoe size of 6.5 (US) is slightly below the average shoe size for adult women in the United States, which is around 8.5 (Credit: Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

The “Nudist” sandals are available in various colors on Zappos and Nordstrom.

Stuart Weitzman "Nudist" Sandal
Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” Sandal, $398.00