The MTV Video Music Awards always brings out seriously daring fashion from the celebrities in attendance. Some of the risky looks totally pay off while others end up getting mocked. And the worst thing a star can do? Show up in something boring! Keep reading for the best and worst dressed stars at the 2022 VMAs.
The night promises to be one filled with fashion phenoms, as Nicki Minaj will be taking home the coveted Video Vanguard Award. In the past, her VMA looks have run the gamut, from a Barbiecore pink vinyl catsuit to a plunging creme bodysuit with a completely sheer skirt. Nicki always shows off plenty of decolletage with her outfits, and her red carpet look will likely be something mind-blowing, ahead of the costumes for her medley of songs during her show performance.
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Lizzo always makes a statement with whatever she wears, from awards shows to the Met Gala. At the 2021 VMAs, she let everyone know how hot she was in a literal sense by wearing red strapless sequined figure-hugging gown with the word “Siren” written all over it in silver glitter. She added a large red feather boa for extra glamour along with wearing her hair in an elegant updo.
Hopefully she’ll wow fans again with her red carpet look. The “Good as Hell” singer will be performing during the show and is up for four VMAs, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for “About Damn Time.”
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Fans will be eagerly awaiting to see which couples hit the red carpet together and if anyone can top the incredible fashion that came in 2021 thanks to two celebrity pairs. Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian made their red carpet debut at the VMAs, with the reality star rocking a leather strapless minidress with a lace-up front. The pair put on a passive PDA display and would end up getting engaged less than two months later.
The other couple that set the red carpet ablaze were Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox. The rocker wanted his future fiancée to appear nude and she did as he wished, wearing a sheer Mugler gown. “He was like, ‘You’re gonna be naked tonight,’” Megan told Entertainment Tonight at the time, adding, “I was like, ‘Whatever you say, daddy!’” while pointing to the “Bloody Valentine” singer. Hopefully, some stars at the 2022 VMAs will find a way to top Megan’s now iconic red carpet look.
Scroll down to see the best and worst dressed at the 2022 MTV VMAs.
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Taylor Swift — Best
The superstar made a surprise appearance at the VMAs and wowed in this glittering silver peek-a-boo minidress, which is one of her sexiest looks to date!
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Avril Lavigne — Worst
So many stars wore drab black outfits on a night that is always known for fashion fun. Avril left her leopard print and colorful looks at home in her closet for a long-sleeved black shirt and loose black trousers that looked all-business. At least she had a pop of color with her orange-tinted hair.
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Anitta — Best
Bow down! Anitta’s gorgeous red gown with an exposed left breast covered in a red nest-like covering completely stole the show.
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Zeez Louize — Worst
The Hip Hop My House star wore an ill-fitting pink gown with a black leather shrug that did her no favors.
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Dove Cameron — Best
The actress picked a perfect VMAs dress with the black floral gown accented by a leather buckled top and matching belt.
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Lili Reinhart — Worst
This drab black dress did gorgeous Lili no favors, as it completely hid her incredible body while looking like she never went in for a fitting. She didn’t crack a smile on the red carpet, maybe because her outfit was just so sad.
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Jack Harlow — Best
This guy knows exactly what works on him, and that is a chic leather suit.
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Tayshia Adams — Best
The former Bachelorette looked stunning in a teal gown with an upper thigh-high slit exposing her toned leg.
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Lizzo — Worst
What is this mess of a “dress?” The singer is known for flaunting her famous curves but hid her entire body underneath heavy layers of unstructured navy fabric in this Jean Paul Gaultier disaster.
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Colton Haynes — Best
Not many people could carry off a lime green suit with flared pants, but the former Arrow star made it look effortless.
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Sofia Carson — Worst
These are the VMAs! Why did the actress decide to wear such a sad-looking black down with a hooded cape? The dour look on her face made the overall aesthetic seem depressing.
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Sabrina Carpenter — Best
Sabrina looked stunning in a fun floral gown with side and chest cutouts. The black headband and flowing curls helped give her a flirty 1960s vibe.
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Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
JessVal Ortiz — Worst
What is going on with the right arm on her glittery red catsuit? It looks as if she’s wearing a cast. The look is half sexy, half structured and that just doesn’t work.
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Lil Nas X — Best
The singer can ALWAYS be counted on to bring drama to the red carpet with his over-the-top fashion, and he did it once again in a giant black net headdress and layers of horizontal netting around his pants while going shirtless.
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Melissa Gorga — Worst
After Megan Fox’s now iconic sheer nude illusion dress she wore to the 2021 VMAs, anyone trying the same look this year was bound to be a letdown.
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