While it’s not known for ball gowns, the MTV Video Music Awards has a style all of its own. Over its three-decade history, the annual award show has seen it all from bikini tops and crazy cut out dresses to sleek suits and everything in between. One this is certain: fashionistas at the VMAs rarely disappoint
Denim-on-denim, Latex, feathers, meat dresses—anything goes at the MTV VMAs and this year, the stars pulled out all the stops. Here are some of our top picks for best dressed at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
CARDI B
The “Bodak Yellow” rapper showed off her post-baby body—and new pixie cut—in a fuscia velvet dress and glowing emerald jewels.
SHAY MITCHELL
Does Pretty Little Liars’ Shay Mitchell ever disappoint on the red carpet? Nope.
MILLIE BOBBY BROWN
The Stranger Things star is all business in black trousers with ruffled epilates.
AMANDLA STENBERG
The Hate U Give actor is straight from the 70s in this hippie-inspired look.
CAMILA CABELLO
Trading in her sultry, Latin style for an ombre gown, the “Havana” singer is all smiles.
CHLOE X HALLE
Chloe x Halle’s optical illusion dresses have us seeing major hearts over this look.
BEBE REXHA
Wearing a silver two-piece with a daring side slit, “Meant To Be” singer Bebe Rexha sparkles on the red carpet.
KARLIE KLOSS
Model Karlie Kloss is giving off serious gladiator vibes in this metallic, dual slit number.
NEV SHULMAN AND LAURA PERLONGO
Couples that wear matching suits together, stay together.
WINNIE HARLOW
Model Winnie Harlow set the standard for award show fashion her translucent jewelled fringe dress.
ASHER ANGEL
Holding it down for the boys, Asher Angel slayed in a matching red and black detailed suit.
TIFFANY HADDISH
Comedian Tiffany Haddish was show-stopping in this bold, black and white beaded dress.
SOFIA CARSON
The Disney Channel star is modern day princess in this sweet, tulle gown.
IGGY AZALEA
The Australian artist is giving us major Cher Horowitz turned bad girl vibes.
AMARA LA NEGRA
Hip hop artist Amara La Negra looks fierce in this goddess-style green gown with gold embellishments.
JENNIFER LOPEZ
Taking a cue from her Vanguard Award, JLo shows she can rock silver better than her moon man.