Ahead of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 11, look back at some of the hottest looks worn to the event in years’ past!
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Heidi Klum — 2017
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Heidi Klum walks the red carpet at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in a stunning, sparkly ensemble. Her low-cut, sheer jumpsuit featured incredible detailing, and she posed with confidence as she walked down the red carpet in the gorgeous look.
Year after year, the VMAs provide some iconic fashion moments that we’ll never forget. Considering it’s a more fun and low-key award show, the stars always bring out all the stops when it comes to their red carpet looks. From sexy dresses to jumpsuits and two-piece outfits, we’ve seen just about everything at the VMAs. Whether it’s a crop top or a plunging neckline, there’s always something to look forward to from these red carpet looks. Some of the sexiest looks over the years have come from stars like Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and more.
Keep scrolling through the gallery to check out some of our favorite VMA red carpet looks over the years.
August 16, 2018, 12:10PM 2 of 44
Taylor Swift At The 2022 VMAs
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Taylor Swift looked like a million bucks during her surprise appearance at the 2022 VMAs. She was dripping in a diamond design, by Oscar de la Renta.
August 29, 2022, 12:01PM 3 of 44
Chloe Bailey
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Chloe Bailey wears a sparkling corset dress to the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28. She’s nominated for Best R&B Video.
August 28, 2022, 6:53PM 4 of 44
Becky G At The 2022 VMAs
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Holy smokes! Becky G looked like a stained glass masterpiece at the 2022 VMAs. Her dress had intricate scenes illustrated in colorful sequins.
August 29, 2022, 12:01PM 5 of 44
Ciara At The 2021 VMAs
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Ciara walks the red carpet solo at the 2021 VMAs. She wore a stunning black lace gown which featured a cutout across her chest.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM
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Megan Fox — 2021
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Megan Fox arrives at the 2021 VMAs to support her man, Machine Gun Kelly. She showed major skin in her completely sheer dress, which she said was chosen by MGK.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 7 of 44
Ashanti — 2021
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Ashanti holds nothing back with her sexy look at the 2021 VMAs. The black dress featured a dangerously low-cut neckline, as well as cutouts throughout the ensemble.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 8 of 44
Kourtney Kardashian — 2021
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Kourtney Kardashian is a lady in leather while supporting Travis Barker at the 2021 VMAs. She wore a little black dress and heels for the occasion.
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Camila Cabello — 2021
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Camila Cabello is pretty in pink (and red!) for her appearance at the 2021 VMAs. She rocked a strapless dress with sexy corset top.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 10 of 44
Keke Palmer — 2019
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Keke Palmer sparkles in a yellow dress at the 2019 VMAs. The sparkly, sheer outfit hugged every inch of her figure to perfection.
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Gigi & Bella Hadid — 2019
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Gigi and Bella Hadid coordinate in beige outfits at the 2019 VMAs. Gigi rocked a plunging corset top, while Bella stunned in a crop top and matching skirt.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 12 of 44
Camila Cabello — 2019
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Camila Cabello is angelic in her sexy white gown at the 2019 VMAs. The ensemble featured a leg slit and open back style to show some skin.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 13 of 44
Megan Thee Stallion — 2019
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Megan Thee Stallion rocks lingerie underneath a short blazer dress to attend the 2019 VMAs. She paired hte ensemble with matching studded boots.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 14 of 44
Halsey — 2019
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Halsey dares to bare in their look at the 2019 VMAs. They rocked a black bodysuit with a sheer red dress on top.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 15 of 44
Jennifer Lopez — 2018
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Jennifer Lopez is sexy in silver at the 2018 VMAs. She wore a one-shouldered Versace gown with thigh high leg slit.
August 25, 2022, 11:11AM 16 of 44
Cardi B — 2018
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Cardi B hits the red carpet at the 2018 Video Music Awards in New York City. She wore a velvet pink gown which featured an off-the-shoulder neckline to show off skin on the top half of her body. There was also a sexy slit up one leg and a longer train in the back.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 17 of 44
Kylie Jenner — 2018
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Kylie Jenner wowed while attending the VMAs in 2018. She wore a white, trenchcoat style dress which had a very low hemline. Her blonde hair was pulled back into a sleek bun for the evening, as well.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 18 of 44
Normani — 2019
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Normani was the star of the night when she showed up to the 2019 VMAs in this sexy number. Her abs were the center of attention thanks to the bra top and wrap skirt that she wore, and she posed like a fierce queen on the carpet.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 19 of 44
Jennifer Lopez — 2014
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Jennifer Lopez showed a lot of skin in this sparkling silver dress with cutouts. She completed her look with her hair long, straight and cascading down her back, while wearing pointy-toed shoes to accentuate her legs.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 20 of 44
Miley Cyrus — 2015
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During the year she hosted the VMAs, Miley Cyrus left little to the imagination in a pair of suspenders attached to a beaded skirt…with nothing underneath. She also rocked thigh-high silver boots and her hair in a braided high ponytail.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 21 of 44
FKA Twigs — 2015
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FKA Twigs’ 2015 dress featured a sheer skirt and ab cutouts. She also wore strappy black shoes and a pop of red lipstick to complete her fierce look.
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Lily Aldridge — 2015
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Lily Aldridge looked beyond amazing in her majorly plunging dress at the 2015 VMAs. Her black gown hugged every inch of her figure and she rocked it like a confident queen on the carpet.
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Katy Perry – 2009
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Katy Perry looked beyond hot in her silver mini dress at the 2009 VMAs. Her style has come a long way since then, but it was definitely one of the sexiest dresses of the night at this point!
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Gigi Hadid — 2015
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Gigi Hadid’s legs were on FULL display in this summery dress at the 2015 VMAs. She wore her hair slicked back and was tanned to perfection in the orange ensemble.
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Britney Spears — 2016
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Britney Spears gave us major body envy in this LBD. Her dress featured a cutout that ran across her midsection and she wore her hair simple and straight for the red carpet.
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Taylor Swift — 2013
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Taylor Swift showcased her slim figure in this navy dress at the 2013 VMAs. She pulled her curly hair back into an updo and rocked dramatic eye makeup to complete the fierce look, as well.
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Rita Ora — 2014
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One wrong move, and this red dress with hip-high slit would’ve revealed ALL of Rita Ora’s unmentionables. Rita completed the look with her blonde hair slicked back and wore red lipstick to match the dress.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 28 of 44
Nicki Minaj — 2016
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Nicki Minaj showed off her enviable figure in this blue ensemble at the VMAs in 2016. The dress featured sheer paneling and cutouts along the midsection, and Nicki wore her hair long and straight with a middle part.
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Naya Rivera — 2013
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Naya Rivera look like a total goddess in this skintight black dress. Her gown hugged her figure perfectly and she wore her hair simple and straight to let the dress do all of the talking.
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Kim Kardashian — 2016
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Kim Kardahian showed off major curves in this little black dress when she attended the VMAs with Kanye West in 2016. Her hair was styled in purposely wet curls and she rocked dark, dramatic eye makeup, as well.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 31 of 44
Katy Perry — 2010
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Katy Perry’s teeny black-and-white dress showed a lot of leg at the 2010 VMAs. The ensemble featured one sleeve and a side cutout, and Katy wore her hair in big curls on the red carpet.
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Demi Lovato — 2014
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Demi Lovato’s was red hot in her plunging gown at the 2014 VMAs. Her dres featured a low-cut neckline and a thigh-high slit, and Demi wore her hair parted way to the side to add even more fierceness to the look.
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Ciara — 2013
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Ciara wasn’t able to make one wrong move in this dress with perfectly placed paneling. The sheer ensemble left little to the imagination, and Ciara rocked it perfectly.
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Ciara — 2010
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Ciara totally owned the carpet in this black, feathered dress. She completed the look with silver shoes and her hair pushed behind her face on one side to show off her cat eye makeup.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 35 of 44
Ariana Grande — 2014
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Ariana Grande looked like a total dominatrix in this leather black dress and thigh-high boots at the VMAs in 2014. She pulled her hair back into her signature ponytail, as well.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 36 of 44
Selena Gomez — 2013
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Selena Gomez looked absolutely incredible in this blue dress with sheer cutouts and a thigh-high split when she attended the 2013 VMAs. She wore her hair long, straight and parted to the side, along with a pop of red lipstick.
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Olivia Munn — 2018
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Olivia Munn was sparkling in a purple, strapless dress when she attended the 2018 VMAs. Her gown featured a thigh-high leg slit which allowed her to show off her open-toed black shoes, as well.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 38 of 44
Ashley Graham — 2016
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Ashley Graham absolutely slayed in this beaded, sheer ensemble at the 2016 VMAs. She wore her hair in wet curls and showed off her undergarments through the dress.
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Chrissy Teigen — 2015
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Chrissy Teigen’s legs were the star of the show in this black number at the 2015 VMAs. She looked fierce in the dress, which was complete with an updo and dark eye makeup.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 40 of 44
Beyonce — 2016
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Beyonce was an absolute queen while walking the red carpet in this sheer, beaded look at the 2016 VMAs. The dress featured feathered sleeves and Beyonce pulled her hair back to give the full effect.
August 27, 2020, 3:13PM 41 of 44
MTV Video Music Awards – Taylor Swift – Newark, United States – 28 Aug 2022
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Singer Taylor Swift attends the MTV VMA 2022 at The Prudential Center in New Jersey, NJ, USA on August 28, 2022.
MTV Video Music Awards – Taylor Swift – Newark, United States – 28 Aug 2022
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Karol G at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
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Karol G attended the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in a beige, sheer, see-through dress, pairing it with a matching long coat draped over her arms. Her pink ombré hair was parted to the side and cascaded over her shoulder. That night, she won ‘Best Collaboration’ for her song “TQG” with Shakira.
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Sabrina Carpenter at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
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Sabrina Carpenter attended the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in a short, dreamy white dress featuring sheer drapes, while showcasing her iconic bangs.
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Shakira at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
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Shakira attended the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in a gold sequin dress, with her curly blonde locks perfectly complementing her look. It was a fitting choice for the night as she was presented with the MTV Video Vanguard Award.
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