MTV VMAs 2016: 23 of the best-dressed celebs on the red carpet

The MTV Video Music Awards is an event worth the hype. Seriously. The glitz and glamour of other award shows doesn’t even compare to this notoriously #OTT music event. And when you discover Britney Spears is performing, there’s no doubt this is going to be three hours of couch time well spent. It’s an event that stands out year after year from a fashion standpoint, and tonight’s celebs clearly did not disappoint.

Braving a potential wardrobe malfunction, we spied copious amounts of skin (sans bras) peeking from beneath jackets. There were also sheer jumpsuits (Hailey Baldwin and Halsey) and many a look exhibiting toned-tummies (Stella Maxwell). Beyoncé set the best-dressed bar high, and clearly needs to be handed an award for Best Mom ever, walking the red carpet with her equally stylish her mini-me Blue Ivy Carter. And Nicki Minaj surprised us with a rather conservative midnight blue number, while Ariana Grande proved she’s still a style star in an Alexander Wang off-the-shoulder crop top and high-waisted pants.

As a show packed with costume changes, the red carpet sets the sartorial tone for the night. Click through the gallery to see our favourite looks.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed ariana grande

Ariana Grande in Alexander Wang.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed beyonce blue ivy

Beyoncé in a Francesco Scognamiglio Couture dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery, and Blue Ivy Carter in Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed britney spears

Britney Spears in Julien Macdonald and Christian Louboutin pumps.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed chloe halle bailey

Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey in Rodarte and Erickson Beamon jewellery.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed fifth harmony

Fifth Harmony in Michael Costello dresses, Swarovski jewellery and Lola Shoetique shoes.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed hailee steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld in Balmain.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed hailey baldwin

Hailey Baldwin in a Georges Chakra jumpsuit and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed halsey

Halsey in Yousef Al-Jasmi.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed holland roden

Holland Roden in Cushnie et Ochs.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed justine skye

Justine Skye in Missoni.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed kim kardashian

Kim Kardashian West in John Galliano.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed naomi campbell

Naomi Campbell in Brandon Maxwell.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed nicki minaj

Nicki Minaj in Bao Tranchi.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed rita ora

Rita Ora in Marc Jacobs.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed stella maxwell

Stella Maxwell in Jeremy Scott.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed amber rose

Amber Rose in a Tom Ford suit, La Perla bra and Dior sunglasses.

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mtv vmas 2016 best dressed cassie

Cassie in Balmain jacket and Gucci trousers and bag.

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