November 24, 2014
Last night's American Music Awards boasted a mixed bag of styles. Some kept it couch-cozy in stained sweatshirts—we're looking at you, Jaden—some kept it super sexy in latex and straps, while most ladies went all out in floor-length gowns. Here, we round up 13 of the night's zaniest, flashiest, and most crucial looks.
1. J-Lo, who simply refuses to age, walked the red carpet in a strappy Reem Acra dress.
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2. Nicki Minaj wore an Air Jordan-inspired Alexander Wang dress and gave a curtsy.
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3. Rita Ora was a ray of light in this sunshiny Zac Posen gown.
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4. Jhene Aiko accessorized her wine-colored gown with a braided 'do and peace signs.
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5. Zendaya got flashy in gold lame and big curls.
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6. The Kardashian Klan, featuring Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie, went all out in high slits and deep v-necks.
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7. Jaden Smith kept it very casual in a stained sweatshirt and promoted his new album, CTV2, and app, the Jaden Experience, at the same time.
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8. Diana Ross gave the kids a run for their money in an off-the-shoulder dress complete with a frilly shrug.
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9. Skylar Grey will no doubt launch a slew of think pieces with her 'WOODRAT' beenie and baggy, all-white ensemble.
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10. After accepting his AMA for Best Single for "Dark Horse," Juicy J took off his sunglasses for a very rare glimpse into his soul.
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11. Bompton's very own YG and DJ Mustard turned up on the arms of Fergie, rocking coordinating leather trousers.
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12. Charlie XCX performed "Boom Clap" and "Break the Rules" in a slithery latex two-piece.
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13. Despite LA's balmy weather, A$AP Rocky repped the East Coast in an oversized statement scarf.
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