4 Outrageous Trends From The Grammys Red Carpet

Get your scissors.

By Liz Raiss

February 16, 2016

The Grammys red carpet this year didn't have a meat dress, a fake pope, or even Rihanna, but it still managed to hit some real highs (Ciara) and some real lows (Sam Smith :/). We broke down our favorite looks by their own handy categorizations. Get your mullets ready kids, spring is upon us.

1. Plunging necklines and rising slits

2. Valentines Day-appropriate shades of pink and red

3. Lobs for all

4. Or, if that seems like too much of a commitment, there's always mullets.

Posted: February 16, 2016

Liz Raiss

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