meghan readlinger November 20, 2022 at 7:03 PM PST
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The American Music Awards present the best work in the music industry each fall. Now that the awards have been handed out, check out who dressed to impress and who let down his Wonderwall.com with Black on his carpet at the event. First? Don’t get too close to Machine Gun Kelly! The star has arrived in this custom Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit. This certainly raised some eyebrows. Not for the bright purple! Let’s take a closer look at this look’s insane spike detail…
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Machine Gun Kelly’s custom Dolce & Gabbana look-up, featuring these menacing long silver spikes throughout, begged the question…how would he sit at an awards ceremony?
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At first glance, I thought it was Carrie Underwood in a barrage of Dolce & Gabbana gowns. , sparkly thin straps that fell off the shoulders, thigh-high slits. Take a closer look at the beautiful pastel prints…
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Well done Carrie Underwood! I loved the muted shades against the pale pink background, which brought a more spring feel than most of the darker shades I’ve seen on the black carpet.
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Kelly Rowland took a walk on the wild side in this Nicholas Gebelin treat for some serious drama. was included. This turned out to be a great opportunity to incorporate the over elbow gloves that are trending these days.
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Another great example of the perfect use of gloves? Accessorize Becky G’s black Monsouri gown. The frock featured a high-low hemline and some fun structured details on the neckline.
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splendid! I added Becky G’s gloves mainly because I added velvet to the mix. JustDesi jewels completed her look.
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Wow! Lauren Jaregui arrived at the American Music Awards with this disaster from Norma Kamari. His gown is embroidered from his head to toe, and we’re talking high necks, dramatic sleeves, and floor-length skirts.
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Ellie Goulding brought some serious shimmer to the black carpet in this Philosophie di Lorenzo Serafini look plucked from the runway. We loved the detail of the floating sleeves that went from elbow to wrist. A high-waisted skirt completed the look, and strappy sandals cemented this look as a hit.
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Sabrina Carpenter certainly made an appearance in this Oscar de la Renta design. Before we dive in, we need to look at it from a different angle…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Oscar de la Renta ensemble was a fresh take on the cropped outfit trend. We loved its elaborate fringe and how she tackled the metallic theme with matching silver sandals.
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Bebe Rexha has been doing… a lot lately. Just look at this bright red Bull Runma disaster, complete with huge layered sleeves made of tulle, an equally busy skirt, and a giant train running behind her on the black carpet.Le in red leather The Silla shoes added to the monochromatic vibe, but it was broken down a bit by the look’s favorite styling element: a black belt trying to dominate with tulle.
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Unfortunately, Bebe Rexha’s red gown wasn’t the only thing on the black carpet that night: Kali Uchis arrived in this custom Dilara Findikoglu design in satin, complete with her own train, as well. We added a busy red headpiece to the mix.
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Country star Mackenzie Porter arrived in this shimmering gold gown by Cucculelli Shaheen. We loved the shimmery frock with its elaborate embellishments and column-style silhouette, and how she added simple David Yurman hoops to the dress for lustrous attention.
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No! Sorry Tinashe, but this black and white mark of his Jacobs look landed on our list of misses. The star paired a white crop top with a low-waisted black skirt and added the accessory of the moment, gloves, to complete the disorganized and funky outfit. Check out her sunglasses next…
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Just in case you weren’t sure who was responsible for Tinashe’s American Music Awards ensemble, it’s written on her sunglasses. The addition of Marc Jacobs wasn’t our favorite, but we did appreciate one element of her look!
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Those shoes! I may not have liked Tinashe’s ensemble, but I loved her platform sandals.
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what’s going on! ? After repeating an embarrassing outfit at the CMA Awards earlier this month, it looks like Dove Cameron appeared in the same Marc Jacobs crop top as Tinashe. We also selected. Let’s check this up close…
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Much like Tinashe’s look, we weren’t fans of Dove Cameron’s Marc Jacobs look. Fingerless gloves certainly didn’t solve the problem.
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Who doesn’t love a gown with a cool structure? Karrueche Tran was worn by Christian Siriano at the American Music Awards. A keyhole cutout at the neckline and a subtle mermaid-style silhouette made this look even more addictive.
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Let’s hope denim dresses stay trendy in 2023! Kim Petras stepped out in this Blumarine halterneck in a dirty denim hue, paired with a mermaid-style skirt.
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Meghan Trainor brought a pop of color to the black carpet in this custom Michael Costello pantsuit. Although we didn’t like the shirtless styling, we loved the wide-leg pants and their dreamy shade of pink.
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Anitta’s custom Mugler had some cutouts that I’m not sure I could show here. However, the front featured a simple sheer panel under the bust and finished off with a fun asymmetrical detail at the waist. skirt) and her accessories took things to the next level.
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Anitta wore an updo and stunning Tiffany & Co drop earrings to the night of the American Music Awards.
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I’m sorry, Pink. While we appreciated the fact that her mini dress was a vintage Bob Mackie, we weren’t crazy about this look. But other than that, it was a contradictory combination of yellow and black.The black sandals completed this overwhelming outfit.
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Nice work, Niecy Nash Betts! The star arrived in this glamorous black gown that included spaghetti straps and a fitted silhouette. rice field.
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Charlie Puth’s light yellow suit was a little too casual. If the colors aren’t funky enough, the addition of a white t-shirt makes it even more overwhelming. He accessorized it with a black belt and boots to cement this look as Miss.
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Jessie James Decker wowed us with this little Mugler number. The long-sleeved mini dress includes cutouts and strap detailing down the sleeves and bodice, and black sandals with straps perfectly match the vibe of this sexy pick.
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Country star Bailee Zimmerman didn’t dress up for the occasion.The country crooner donned ripped black jeans, a black t-shirt, and a brown suede jacket, completing the look with mismatched red sneakers.
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Roselyn Sánchez arrived at the American Music Awards with this dramatic composition of sweets. With a hip cut-out and thigh-length slit in a dreamy, rich hue, this design grabbed attention. The chunky sleeves and perfectly fanned train made Black one of her carpet’s most daring looks.