Award shows are all about celebrating art and the music and movies that our favorite stars have created in the past year. Part of the fun of attending the ceremonies for the celebrities is being able to get dressed up and show up on the red carpet wearing their most gorgeous, sometimes risqué, and even outrageous looks imaginable.
The 2019 American Music Awards went down on Sunday, November 24, and there were definitely some head-turning outfits and dresses that left fans wondering why the stars chose to wear what they wore.
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While the risk-takers are usually the talk of the town after an award show, there are some stars who tend to opt for the safe look, and in all honesty, it just ends up making their fashion choices boring. Fashion and style is all about evolving and taking risks, and while Christina Aguilera might have gotten some questionable looks from people in the crowd, all eyes were definitely on her.
Other stars, like Selena Gomez and Camila Cabello, also dazzled on the red carpet, while some stars' wild choices definitely made the night even more fun. Scroll through to see some of the best- and worst-dressed celebrities of the 2019 American Music Awards.
Selena Gomez's look had some people talking.
Selena walked the red carpet at the AMAs wearing a lime green Versace minidress, but not everyone was a fan. There was something in the way it fit that didn't flatter her frame, but the neon color really looked lovely on her.
Christina Aguilera's look might have been one of the most outrageous of the night.
The singer wore a white gown that had big shoulders, a cape, multiple layers of fabric, and a hood. There was a lot going on with this look, and it might be high fashion, but fans seemed to be a bit confused by her choice.
Camila Cabello looked as gorgeous as ever.
Camila seems to have found a red carpet style that she likes, and she's sticking to it. It totally works, but we'd love for her to try out a more chic or edgy look. She's so young and beautiful that we're sure she could wear just about anything and look great.
Taylor Swift was the biggest artist of the night.
The hit maker received the award for artist of the decade at the AMAs for all of her success in the past 10 years. Her look was sexy, and the dress fit her wonderfully, but it was a lot more toned down than usual, especially for someone receiving such a prestigious award.
Lizzo made quite a statement in her dress.
The "Truth Hurts" singer is one of the most celebrated stars of the year, and she knew just how to stand out at the AMAs. She wore a multilayered orange dress with the tiniest purse and matching white sandals.
Sofía Carson's futuristic dress was out of this world.
The style of the dress might be more on the traditional side, but the metallic dress looked pretty cool and futuristic on the red carpet.
Jharrel Jerome went with all-white everything.
You can't really go wrong with an all-white everything look. The When They See Us actor really stood out on the carpet, and although his look was casual, he looked so put together.
Katherine Langford perfectly matched the carpet.
The star of the popular Netflix series 13 Reasons Why really took her look to the next level. She wore an all-red ensemble, with matching red eye shadow. The look would've worked without her choice of makeup.
Billie Eilish is a favorite among young fans.
The "Bad Guy" singer is known for her peculiar style, and she made yet another statement at the AMAs. She wore a loose-fitting Burberry outfit with a hat that covered her face.
Lil Nas X is really one of a kind.
The rapper has had quite a year after his massive hit, "Old Town Road." He is keeping his winning streak going by making sure he stands out at every award show, wearing the most eye-grabbing ensembles. The shoulder pads, the neon, the gloves–it's just a whole lot to understand.
Lauren Jauregui committed to the snake-print trend.
Snakeskin has been a favorite among celebrities in the past two years, but the former Fifth Harmony singer took it to the next level by turning the trend into a ball gown.
Halsey paired traditional with modern.
She wore a romantic, colorful floral gown that was just so beautiful and delicate. She paired the gown with an interesting makeup look and opted for bleached eyebrows to make the look more edgy.
Ciara was the host for the big night.
Ciara had to dress to impress during the entire award show. For the red carpet, she opted for a royal blue blazer and matching trousers that she somehow managed to pull off rather well.
Shawn Mendes is all grown up.
The "Señorita" singer really did a great job at representing the fellas on the red carpet. He wore a slim-fit suit with an open shirt under his jacket, which made him look youthful and still sexy.
Carrie Underwood was one of the best dressed of the night.
This dress might be a predictable choice for most singers, but Carrie pulled it off so well. We love everything from the gown's color to its metallic finish, plus the high slit that showed off her perfectly toned leg.
Jenna Dewan had the most adorable accessory.
The actress showed off the most beautiful baby bump on the red carpet. She wore a timeless gown that really made her look like she was glowing.
Julissa Bermudez looked so radiant.
The metallic trend really had a moment on this year's red carpet, and the TV personality definitely wore it so well. Her dress is timeless, and she kept her beauty look simple and natural.
Toni Braxton kept it classic.
Like the true diva that she is, the singer wore the most elegant gown, which made her look timeless and beautiful.
Constance Wu's look was a bit different.
The Hustlers star wore a pink Prada dress to the award show with her hair pulled into two buns. The look was youthful, but the dress seemed to drown her out a bit.
Tyra Banks kept it simple.
Tyra opted out of wearing a gown for the awards ceremony and instead went for a brown pantsuit. She added a hat to top off her look, and it was pretty attention-grabbing.
Diplo took quite a risk.
The cowboy trend might have had its moment this year, but this look that the DJ wore seemed to be a bit of a miss. It made it difficult to recognize him, and that orange is just not his color.
