The Best Grammy Dresses: Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Carrie Underwood, and More

When it comes to the dresses on award show red carpets, the Grammys is dependably the most unpredictable. There will always be glamorous gowns aplenty, but celebrities also feel free to push the sartorial boundaries a bit more than average, picking bold shapes and statement-making numbers. The former was shown perfectly by Carrie Underwood in a dramatic strapless black gown, while the latter had moments like Taylor Swift in a bright pink and red crop top and skirt. All in all, it was a particularly well-dressed event with gorgeous looks from Adele, Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid, and others. We’ve gathered our favorites here—come take a look!

Carrie’s voluminous black gown is by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran, and elegant as it was, a high leg slit kept things a touch saucy. Her necklace was amazing too: That’s a massive yellow diamond in the center. It was designed by Carrie and her hubby and named in honor of her latest single!

Midnight-blue sequins sparkled for Selena Gomez. The custom Calvin Klein Collection dress had a gorgeous open back and skinny straps, and if it’s the kind of style you’d envision picking for a night out with someone special, it’s no surprise: Selena said she picked it by asking herself what she’d want to wear if she was headed out on a date.

It was no gown required for Taylor, who skipped a dress in favor of this dramatic Atelier Versace set, custom-made for her. Accessory-wise, she showed off one of the biggest jewelry trends to take root in 2016 so far: the choker. Her shoes are Stuart Weitzman.

Zendaya went for the bold choice too, skipping a dress in favor of a classic suit look by Dsquared. The red carpet is familiar with sultry tux-inspired dresses, but this proper jacket-and-trousers combo is done less frequently. We love!

The ’70s were alive and well courtesy of Florence Welch and her floaty Gucci gown. Whimsical embellishments covered it, including a crescent moon, dragonfly, and trompe l’oeil sequin belt.

Ellie Goulding’s powdery pink Stella McCartney dress looked simple from the front (well, save for the super sparkly necklace), but it was the rear-view that really needs discussing. Draped chains added glitz and glam, practically serving as additional jewelry.

The last sexy black dress we saw Bella Hadid in was the one she rocked during Rihanna’s Fashion Week show, and she must have still been feeling that vibe when she slipped into tonight’s pick. It’s embroidered silk Alexandre Vauthier couture and supremely sexy thanks to a low-dipping neckline and cutouts at the waist.

Another name who can be counted on to bring the classic glamour? Adele, who looked absolutely divine in custom Givenchy couture. The dress looks deceptively simple from afar, but a closer view shows beautifully worked details at the chest and sleeves.

Ariana Grande had a sophisticated siren moment in cherry red Romona Keveza. The corset bodice looked perfectly fitted to her shape, and rows of small buttons dotted both the front and the rear, extending down her chest and down the back of the fluted skirt.

The Vera Wang Collection dress Serayah McNeill picked was both old-school glamorous and of-the-moment sexy thanks to a dramatic train and a slash at the bodice that flashed some skin. Drawstring detailing near her left thigh added an extra sultry touch, making the gown one of the evening’s steamiest. Her clutch is Oroton.

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