Celebrities hold nothing back when it comes to the MTV Video Music Awards. Not only are shocking performances absolutely expected (Miley’s twerking ring a bell?), but crazy, over-the-top fashion is highly encouraged. I’m happy to say this year did not disappoint.
In honor of pushing the fashion envelope, here are some of our most beloved celebs’ VMA fashion report card grades.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s black mess of a dress was pretty tame for the woman who is famous for her outrageous fashion. Even though the trash bag-esque material is strange, the neckline of this Prabal Gurung gown is uber flattering on Gaga’s décolletage (holy clavicles!). The sparkly train looks misplaced and her black wig is reminiscent of Elvira, but this outfit fits right in with Gaga’s well-known style aesthetic.
Grade: B+
Taylor Swift
What a siren! Although the outfit is a little formal for the occasion, Taylor is on point in this Hervé Léger by Max Azria gown. The plunging neckline and skintight bandage-style dress proves that her sweetheart image is a thing of the past, but the 50’s inspired hair and long length of the gown still fit flawlessly with Taylor’s characteristic classic style. Her smoky eyes and red lips create a seriously sultry look that polishes off her glamorous ensemble.
Grade: A-
Selena Gomez
Disney Channel darling no more! Selena shocks in this daring Atelier Versace peek-a-boo dress. The exposed sheer lace corset of this dress, along with the super high leg slit, make this outfit risqué, maybe even raunchy. I can’t decide whether I love or hate this gaudy apparel, but either way Selena is to be commended for her adventurous fashion choice.
Grade: B+
Miley Cyrus
Luckily for Miley her controversial performance overshadowed the fashion crime she committed on the red carpet. Her silly hairstyle and strange Dolce and Gabana outfit, complete with tacky oversized rhinestones, are both completely cringe-worthy. The wide band of gemstones encircling only one of her legs is a case of asymmetry gone wrong. The skin tight fit of the bodysuit leaves little to the imagination. It seems Miley’s current objective is to gain as much media attention as possible and she is succeeding brilliantly.
Grade: F
Katy Perry
I wanted to like Katy’s “Roar”-inspired dress, I really did, but I just couldn’t! While the dress fits her like a glove and the cheetah print is a nice play on her ever-present cat motif, there are just too many problems with her outfit. The high neckline makes it appear that her head is floating. The gilded butterflies glued to the top of the dress make the piece look overdone and distractingly busy. The most confusing part of the entire ensemble is the ratchet grillpiece in her mouth that read “Roar.” This dress in going in too many different directions, all of them very confusing.
Grade: D
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Judge for yourself! Who do you think rocked and who do you think flopped on the MTV VMA 2013 red carpet? Let us know in the comments.
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