The Best Dressed Stars at the 2022 VMAs

Stars always step out in bold, skin-baring styles for the MTV VMAs, and this year did not disappoint. Check out all the head-turning looks

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Taylor Swift

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glitters from all angles in this rhinestone-covered, chain-embellished Oscar de la Renta mini worn with matching Christian Louboutin shoes, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry plus her signature red lip and cat eye.

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Lizzo

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hits the red carpet in a "couture of the runway" Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2022 couture confection teamed with a matching black lip, gold lip ring and layers of hoop earrings (all Jennifer Fisher).

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Anitta

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channels the "the heart of Brazil" via this Schiaparelli gown featuring a sequin heart appliqué over her chest, plus Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

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Lil Nas X

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feels "amazing" in this "fresh" Harris Reed look featuring a statement feather headpiece and matching skirt, plus De Beers jewels.

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Ashley Graham

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has a stylish mom's night out in a black cutout dress worn with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and matching Paris Texas shoes.

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Sofia Carson

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wears a black cocoon-hood Carolina Herrera column gown with a bustier bodies, plus David Yurman earrings.

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Bebe Rexha

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wears a black Vivienne Westwood gown with a diamond B necklace and statement rings.

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Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun

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keep things edgy and cool — she in head-to-toe Versace and he in matching denim separates and black combat boots.

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Chloe Bailey

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wears a glittering Zigman gown featuring a bustier bodice and sheer paneling.

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Sabrina Carpenter

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brings the cutouts to the carpet in this sequin floral embroidered Moschino gown, teamed with bombshell waves and a black Jennifer Behr headband.

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Jack Harlow

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is all about the hot weather leather in this brown Hermès suit.

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Lili Reinhart

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in a black lace Fendi design.

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Becky G

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in a Zuhair Murad gown worn with Lorraine Schwartz earrings and bold red lip.

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Dove Cameron

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gives goth vibes in this belted black floral Paco Rabanne dress and matching choker.

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Valentina Ferrer and J Balvin

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have a stylish date night in a black ball gown with lots of accessories (on her) and a white suit and diamond necklace (on him).

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Tayshia Adams

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twirls on the carpet in this aqua Tarik Ediz dress featuring a thigh-high slit paired with Nicole Rose and Nickho Rey jewelry, plus metallic sandals.

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Colton Haynes

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brings bold color via this neon green Dior suit worn with black shades.

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Dixie D'Amelio

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looks elegant in a black sequin Alexandre Vauthier halter gown teamed with smoky eye makeup and a wispy updo.

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Dylan O'Brien

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in a floral Bode suit, worn with a navy tee and gold chains.

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Billy Eichner

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wears a sheer black button down with matching pants and patent leather boots.

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Rachel Lindsay

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keeps it classic in a feather-embellished LBD and matching ankle-strap shoes.

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