The MTV Video Music Awards celebrate the best of the best when it comes to music videos.
While the Coronavirus pandemic necessitated an unusual location for the award show, that
didn't stop celebrities from donning some stunning, and some not-so-stunning, outfits.
Nicole Richie assembled a 2020 VMAs red carpet look that included an intense spiked headband
and understated makeup. The combination of the two seemed to contradict each other, but
what landed her on the worst-dressed list is that dress. Although it appeared to have
a slightly olive tinge to it when checking it out from some angles, Us Weekly declared
that it was, quote, "a lime green Cong Tri minidress."
Whatever color it truly was, viewers weren't impressed. During a pre-show interview, Richie
didn't exactly sell the look when she took a cheeky approach to describing it. She said,
"I wanted to wear green because my album is all about organic vegetables."
Machine Gun Kelly is definitely not someone who's afraid to stand out, and he made that
clear at the 2020 VMAs. You couldn't miss the rapper on the red carpet, thanks to the
fact that he opted for a super bright pink outfit, complete with pearls. His ensemble
included a sleeveless turtleneck, slacks, and matching blazer.
The VMAs tweeted,
"CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT THIS 'FIT? I love how machinegunkelly just invented hot pink."
Fans were also ready and willing to praise the performer, who took home the award for
best alternative video for "Bloody Valentine."
According to Complex, DaBaby is, quote, "one of a kind in every sense of the word." That
includes the ways in which he's willing to play around with what he wears or, in some
circumstances doesn't wear. That's right, this is one rapper who sometimes makes a style
statement by taking the less-is-more vibe almost as far as possible. For instance, in
2017, he made an appearance at SXSW wearing an adult diaper.
While he didn't go that far at the 2020 VMAs, he did seem to ditch a few expected items
of clothing, such as a shirt and pants. Or maybe he just forgot to finish getting dressed?
"He doesn't follow trends."
"He looked ridiculous in that thing."
"YOU HAVE NO EYE FOR FASHION!"
The VMAs tweeted that Doja Cat, quote,"is one of the most beautiful women ON THE PLANET,"
and it's hard to argue with that when you check out her look at the 2020 event. The
star walked the red carpet in a backless dress with a plunging neckline held together by
razor-thin straps. The shimmering fabric was fiery perfection and covered in embellishments
that added to the enviable ensemble.
Topping off the singer's slay-worthy style: Shiny coffin-shaped nails, a lengthy necklace
that matched her dress, multi-hooped earrings, a few perfect rings, and multiple bracelets
on each wrist. And that's not even mentioning her incredible hair and makeup.
"You look good."
"Ugh."
"What? She does."
First and foremost: If you're a CNCO fan, then you should be aware of the fact that
this isn't criticizing them directly. But here's the thing: When you're on such a career-boosting
hot streak, then you deserve to look beyond incredible at every major appearance. You
should be standing out to the point where you can't possibly be left off a best-dressed
list, but when the group stepped onto the 2020 VMAs red carpet, we wanted...more.
The casual outfits they opted for would have been fine for a video or a meet and greet.
But when it comes to an awards show we want stars like CNCO to be styled in more than
just forgettable hoodies and casual denim duds. While CNCO looked just fine at the VMAs,
they could have looked super fine.
If you swooned over the dress that Descendants star Sofia Carson wore on the red carpet at
the 2020 VMAs, then you certainly weren't alone. Frankly, if this is in any way Carson's
way of showing off her royal-worthy style for future roles, then we wouldn't be surprised
if she had snagged a casting director's attention.
Honestly, it's hard to imagine anyone not absolutely loving what Us Weekly described
as a, quote, "fire-engine-red gown with an asymmetrical neckline." The gown seemingly
floated around her waist in a cloud of fabric before flowing down her legs and trailing
behind her. What more could you ask for?
The Weeknd wasn't looking his best at the MTV VMAs in 2020, and we're going to assume
that was the point. He stepped onto the red carpet with a face that appeared to be both
bruised and cut up. The Weeknd has been rocking this style for a while, but those who didn't
know that were worried or less than impressed.
If that wasn't bad enough, there was also the issue of his red suit. Not all fans were
thrilled with the '80s-inspired outfit that is apparently already played out, having been
around since the initial rollout of his 2020 album After Hours. One Twitter user wrote,
quote, "Not the red suit" along with a crying emoji.
You surely had to know that Miley Cyrus would be on this list in one way or another, and
while not everyone could pull off the singer's sense of style, she always grabs the spotlight.
Even Cosmopolitan tweeted that Cyrus, quote, "never disappoints," and her 2020 VMAs outfit
was arguably one of the best.
At first glance, it appeared as if Cyrus had opted for an elegant gown for the event's
red carpet, a shimmering dress constructed of tiny reflective tiles. However, if you
look closer, you'll see that the singer indulged her wild side by wearing a dress that was
somewhat sheer. There's no doubt that Cyrus came ready to shine, and shine she did.
Joey King may have worn a floral Versace dress to the 2020 MTV VMAs, but according to some
viewers, she simply failed to pull it off. During a red carpet interview before the show,
King revealed that she was sporting Spanx, hair extensions, and makeup on her legs, but
that combination didn't bloom on the red carpet. One critic tweeted,
"I remember those times when Red Carpet used to be cool because celebrities dressed with
iconic, amazing and original looks. Sad to see it doesn't happen anymore, they're all
so simple now..."
While the lighting during the pre-show didn't help the star of The Kissing Booth, this fashion
bouquet did appear fresher as King presented on the stage later in the night. Still, if
the actress really wants to dress to impress, she'd do well to ask the following star for
a bit of advice.
If you tune into the VMAs expecting pristine and refined fashion, then you're missing the
point. This awards show gives celebs the opportunity to experiment with their style. One star who
truly knows how to embrace this fabulously fun fashion vibe is Lady Gaga, and she did
not disappoint at the 2020 MTV VMAs.
The singer's outfit captured the perfect combination of cool celebrity chic and an event-appropriate
astro vibe that also seemed to nod to the pandemic safety precautions with that bubble
head.
Her silvery spacey dress was spot on. Her glowing hair was stunning. Her makeup was
on point, and her boots put her on another level. To put it simply: This is the kind
of outfit that's worthy of a star and worthy of the top spot when it comes to the best-dressed
celebs at the 2020 VMAs.
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