10 outfits that dominated the 2018 MTV VMAs

Most of the stars on the red carpet opted for neutral shades of white, black and silver.


Sequins, lamé and lace made a triumphant return to the red carpet on on the occasion of the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which were held on Monday, August 20, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.

While some of the guests like Amber Rose or Cardi B, one of the major winners of the evening, turned out in strong colors and satiny fabrics, most of the stars opted for neutral shades of white, black and silver, with sequins, lamé, and cutouts or plays on transparency.

Here is a roundup of the most striking looks at the ceremony.

Cardi B

Rapper Cardi B chose a magenta velvet, asymmetric dress with a plunging neckline.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvhj1WlHfC/?tagged=cardib

Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow rose to the occasion in a largely transparent, jewel-encrusted creation.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmuhy8sgEIH/?taken-by=winnieharlow

Nicky Hilton

Nicky Hilton chose a refined and elegant, black and white dress with decorative flounces.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvikyvgwmb/?tagged=nickyhilton

Amber Rose

Amber Rose certainly went to town in a bright red Catwoman outfit, with an ultra high-cut bodysuit and cone brassiere.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmvLRvZDMH5/?tagged=amberrose

Camila Cabello

Singer Camila Cabello also opted for color in this tie dye dress.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvf2sGnON-/?tagged=camilacabello

Rita Ora

Rita Ora arrived in a long, black and almost entirely transparent dress.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmvdmWeHagp/?tagged=ritaora

Millie Bobby Brown

Young actress Millie Bobby Brown was as elegant as ever in this top and trousers two-piece.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvcv6QHR8S/?tagged=milliebobbybrown

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez caused a sensation in an asymmetric, high-slit, dazzling silver dress.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmva1IWhQVs/?tagged=jenniferlopez

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner surprised the public and the photographers on the red carpet with a refined coatdress.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmvd9lrDEBz/?tagged=kyliejenner

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj turned out in an outfit composed of a body suit and a transparent skirt.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmvlVjqlfnJ/?tagged=nickiminaj

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