MTV VMAs 2019 Red Carpet: The Best-Dressed Celebs

From Taylor Swift to Lizzo.

August 27, 2019

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The MTV Video Music Awards is the place to make a major red carpet statement. Anything goes at this over-the-top awards show, from Ariana Grande's glamorous metallic minidress to see-through skirts like the one Nicki Minaj wore in 2018. Oh, and we can't forget Madonna's now-iconic "Boy Toy" wedding dress look from the '80s, or Jennifer Lopez's matching white crop top, low-rise flares, and bandanna from the 2000 show. The VMAs have given us some truly unforgettable, occasionally controversial looks that will go down in history.

This year, for the 36th annual installment of the awards show, stars like Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion rocked trendy blazer-dresses with tall boots on the red carpet. We fell in love with Taylor Swift's mod Versace look and were dazzled by Lizzo's glamorous scarlet number that literally stole the red carpet. Check out the best-dressed celebs on the VMAs red carpet below.

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AJ Mitchell
Musician AJ Mitchell wore head-to-toe Prada for his first-ever VMAs. He told Teen Vogue that he’s got “a bad [shopping] habit with Prada” and that his printed button-down shirt actually came from the women’s line, but it fit “perfectly.”
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Megan Thee Stallion
The creator of “hot girl summer” herself hit the red carpet in a fully studded jacket, bra top, and knee boots, giving us major inspiration for the forthcoming "hot girl autumn."

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Taylor Swift
Tay-Tay, fresh off the success of her latest album, Lover, and nominated for a whopping 10 awards, posed in a glamorous beaded Versace jacket with a pink beaded top and super-tall, super-high black boots.
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Zara Larsson
The Swedish pop star was serving up serious princess vibes in her pastel pink off-the-shoulder ruffled gown. The high-low hem revealed simple silver sandals, while the long, dramatic train made for an unforgettable red carpet photo op.

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Ebonee Davis
Summer's not over for model Ebonee Davis, who posed in a pale green silky tie-dye slip-dress with a matching hair wrap, a green beaded choker, and a trendy mini white bag.
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Lizzo
Leave it to Lizzo to bring the glamour. She chose a bombshell-worthy strapless red gown printed with the word siren that’s giving us serious Jessica Rabbit vibes, and upped the ante with a red feather boa.

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Shawn Mendes
In news that will surprise absolutely no one, Shawn Mendes hit the red carpet looking perfectly handsome. He kept things simple in a dark teal suit worn over a black button-down shirt and white tee, and accessorized with a beaded necklace.
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Keke Palmer
We’re crushing hard on Keke. The Hustlers actress donned a long-sleeve honey-hued glittering gown, which she accessorized with a very cute and clever vintage cell phone–shaped sparkling clutch.

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Jonathan Van Ness
The Queer Eye star showed off his legs in black tuxedo shorts paired with Prada lightning-bolt pumps and a crocheted black cape.
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Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha was a vision in a silver metallic minidress with cap sleeves, a high neckline, and sexy-yet-sweet cutout details, which she paired with strappy silver sandals and upswept hair.

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Tana Mongeau
The YouTuber brought back vintage Britney vibes with a literal live snake, which she wore draped over her shoulders alongside a gold strapless minidress with matching boots and tiny sunglasses.
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Todrick Hall
Taylor Swift’s BFF Todrick dressed like an IRL Moonman for the show, wearing a NASA-ready silver jumpsuit, which he accessorized with suspenders and a silver safety pin earring.

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Normani
Normani, who is set to perform at the show, brought sheer star power to the red carpet in her sparkling top and slit-to-there skirt. We’re feeling the throwback Mariah Carey vibes!
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Camila Cabello
The “Señorita” singer looked positively angelic in her white strappy gown with cutout details and long, flowing waves.

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Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X took his horse to the…VMAs red carpet! The musician showed up in a rhinestone cowboy’s dream look, including a ruffled shirt.
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Diplo
Diplo also felt the cowboy vibes, posing for pics in a bedazzled Nudie suit with a matching hat and a thick silver chain.

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Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny looked super stylish in a black turtleneck, jacket, pants, and a black face mask, which he accessorized with fresh white sneakers and yellow tinted glasses.
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The Jonas Brothers
No one does a group fit like the Jo Bros, who showed up for the show wearing simple fitted looks in black and charcoal tones by Fendi.

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Gigi and Bella Hadid
The Hadid sisters went for a neutral vibe on the red carpet, with both Gigi and Bella appearing in beige-toned looks. Gigi wore a strapless corset and khaki pants, while her sister opted for a ruched pencil skirt, cropped top, and ankle-strap heels.
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Rosalía
Rosalía accepted the award for best Latin video looking beyond glamorous in an off-the-shoulder black Burberry gown, which practically screamed Old Hollywood. She kept the glam vibes going with her dangling earrings and black velvet elbow-length gloves.

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Marc Jacobs
The designer, who was being honored as the first-ever recipient of the MTV Fashion Trailblazer Award, made an appearance on the red carpet in an oversized olive suit with a matching tie.
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J Balvin