MTV VMAs 2014: Our top 19 best dressed from the wildest show of the year

by Renée Tse August 25, 2014

See the MTV VMAs 2014 red carpet photos »

The best of the music industry showed up in sunny LA for this year’s MTV VMAs, and let’s just say it was show-stopping, both on the red carpet and on stage. Of course most of the action went down inside, like Jay-Z and Blue Ivy head bobbing to Mama Beyoncé’s flawless performance (what divorce?), but we’re still wrapping our heads around the wild looks our fave celebs were sporting last night. With the VMAs unofficially dubbed as the place to go out all out in both wardrobe and performance (Miley Cyrus can check both off at last year’s memorable and image-changing performance), you can bet these outfits were what everyone was tweeting about. From Jennifer Lopez’s jaw-dropping sparkly dress to Gwen Stefani’s hot pink suit (sans blue bikini this time around) to the asset-baring Kardashian clan, we round up the best-dressed celebrities of the VMAs 2014.

Despite the warm temperature, it seemed like all the stars were hot for leather last night. While Miley worked a crop top ensemble by Alexandre Vauthier, a leather-clad Ariana Grande opened the show with bang (literally) alongside Jessie J and a wardrobe-malfunctioning Nicki Minaj for their hit collaborated single “Bang Bang.” Leather was also a popular couples look for Adam Levine and fiancée Behati Prinsloo. But if we were to call out one couple that gave us major flashbacks, it was Katy Perry and rapper Riff Raff. Channelling Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears’ 2001 VMAs infamous denim look down to the tee, the “Dark Horse” singer, who picked up an award for the Best Female Video, matched her date for the night in a full custom Versace denim dress.

Since her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and the release of her new single “Shake It Off,” we’ve been counting down the days to see Taylor Swift work her “smooth” dance moves live on stage. It comes as no surprise that her performance was nothing but spectacular (with 1989 blazoned on stage!), but who would have known T-Swift would actually be wearing less than Miley on the red carpet? Arriving in a Mary Katrantzou long-sleeve body suit, our fave songstress showed off those infamous legs and added her signature red lip to complete the fun look.

Photography by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Steve Granitz/WireImage

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV

VMAs 2014 kendall jenner kim kardashian kylie jenner

Photography by C Flanigan/Getty Images

Photography by Steve Granitz/WireImage

Photography by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Photography by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV

Photography by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

1/16

VMAs 2014 beyonce

Beyonce took the stage in a Tom Ford long sleeved body suit with a shattered glass effect, fishnet tights and booties in what was arguably the best performance of the night.

2/16

VMAs 2014 ariana grande

Ariana Grande looked rather dominatrix in a black leather Moschino mini dress and Tom Ford thigh high boots as she walked the VMA red carpet.

3/16

VMAs 2014 chloe grace moretz

Chloe Grace Moretz looked pretty in pink in her Louis Vuitton Resort 2015 ensemble for the VMA red carpet. She showed everyone how to monochrome in an embellished magenta top, bubble gum pink pants and neon pink sandals.

4/16

VMAs 2014 demi lovato

Demi Lovato was a vision in red in a Lanvin gown with a plunging neckline. She paired her gown with a Charlotte Olympia clutch in a matching red hue and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

5/16

VMAs 2014 gwen stefani

Gwen Stefani wore a two-toned pink and black L.A.M.B ensemble with black sheer lace pumps to walk the VMA red carpet.

6/16

VMAs 2014 iggy azalea

Iggy Azalaea walked the VMA red carpet in a silver figure-flattering fit and flare Versace gown.

7/16

VMAs 2014 kendall jenner kim kardashian kylie jenner

Showing up at the VMAs, Kim Kardashian wore a two-piece Balmain ensemble with Balmain shoes. Little sister Kendall Jenner wore an all-black Alon Livne outfit with a sheer top and slim slacks. Kylie Jenner wore an Alexandre Vauthier long sleeve silk gown with a thigh-grazing slit.

8/16

VMAs 2014 jennifer lopez

Jennifer Lopez stunned in a silver shimmering dress by Charbel Zoe and white Jimmy Choo ‘Tartini’ pumps when she walked the VMA red carpet.

9/16

VMAs 2014 miley cyrus

Miley Cyrus wore a black, leather two-piece ensemble from the Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2014 Couture collection for the VMA red carpet.

10/16

VMAs 2014 nicki minaj

Nicki Minaj donned a shimmering animal print mini dress and nude pumps for the VMA red carpet.

11/16

VMAs 2014 riff raff katy perry

Katy Perry took the VMA red carpet alongside Riff Raff in matching denim ensembles resembling Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake circa 2001. Katy’s blinged out dress was Aletier Versace.

12/16

VMAs 2014 rita ora

Rita Ora walked the VMA red carpet in a silky red Donna Karan Atelier gown complete with a train and thigh-high slit.

13/16

VMAs 2014 solange knowles

Solange rocked a tux-inspired ensemble from the H&M Studio Collection and black Stuart Weitzman ‘nudist’ sandals for the VMA red carpet.

14/16

VMAs 2014 taylor swift

Taylor Swift made a statement on the VMA red carpet in a figure skater-esque body suit from the Mary Katrantzou Resort 2015 collection, which she paired with booties from Elie Saab.

15/16

VMAs 2014 lucy hale

Lucy Hale looked cute and flirty on the VMA red carpet in a black and fuchsia Oscar de la Renta mini dress and Brian Atwood ‘Besame’ pumps.

16/16

VMAs 2014 nina dobrev

Nina Dobrev looked gorgeous on the VMA red carpet in a black and red draped gown from the Zuhair Murad Resort 2015 collection. Her high pony tail made her look chic and sexy all at once.

The post MTV VMAs 2014: Our top 19 best dressed from the wildest show of the year appeared first on FASHION Magazine.