Lauren Tuck

Grammys 2016: Best, Worst, and Most Outrageously Dressed

Lauren Tuck

Mon, February 15, 2016 at 11:27 PM UTC

Worst: Taylor Swift in Atelier Versace at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — Taylor Swift’s look was basically a combination of her two personas: Girl Next Door and *Bad Blood*. Wearing a red bandeau that showed off her midriff, she paired it with a bright pink mullet skirt that exposed her famous legs and granny panties. Instead of walking the carpet with her boyfriend Calvin Harris, she opted to have a #girlsquad night and was accompanied by BFF Selena Gomez. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Selena Gomez in a sparkly blue cutout dress from Calvin Klein at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — Did Selena Gomez get nostalgic for her lost childhood? The “Hands to Myself” singer, who attended the Grammys with all of her single girls (Swift included — did Gomez just let something slip?!), wore a dark blue sequin dress with side cutouts. The overall look might be a little cheesy, but she still looked beautiful. *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Lady Gaga in custom Marc Jacobs at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — Following her epic performance at the Super Bowl, it seems that Lady Gaga is still in a patriotic mood. Just a week after singing the national anthem in a sparkly suit, she kept with the red, white, and blue theme at the Grammys in a custom Marc Jacobs gown. Channeling her idol — and the man she happened to be honoring at the show — she paired the structured royal blue look with a fiery wig and dramatic eye makeup. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Carrie Underwood in a black satin gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — With a sweetheart neckline, high leg slit, embellished bust, and massive diamond necklace, Carrie Underwood basically got herself a guaranteed best dressed spot. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Ellie Goulding in a light pink gown from Stella McCartney with crystal detailing?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — The “Love Me Like You Do” artist opted for a pastel shade, a springtime tone, for a winter affair. *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Zendaya in DSquared2 at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — Maybe if Zendaya had paired her custom DSquared2 suit with a hairstyle other than a mullet, she’d have been one of the best dressed. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Adele in a Givenchy at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — Wearing a black Givenchy gown with cascading sequins and shoulder cutouts, Adele’s look was all class. Performing hits from her album “25,” the one-name wonder might not have been nominated (her album dropped too late to be considered) but she dressed like it was her night. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: The Weeknd and Bella Hadid at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — For the couple’s red carpet debut, it seems that they decided to match in all black. Bella Hadid, who ditched New York Fashion Week for a day to accompany her artist beau on the red carpet, combined multiple trends with cutouts, sequins, and leg slits. As for the musician, he looked dapper in bowtie. *Photo: Getty Images*

Chrissy Teigen in a white gown with a lace cape?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — In perhaps one of the most elegant looks ever worn by a pregnant person, Chrissy Teigen glowed in a white column dress with a lace cape. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Beyoncé backstage in a white collared dress with a sheer skirt spotted backstage?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — Beyoncé could’ve arrived at the Grammys in a paper sack and her fans would’ve given her a best dressed nod. In a white collared gown with a tulle skirt, she was very deserving of the honor. *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Ciara rocking a Alexandre Vauthier dress with the highest leg slit (maybe of all time) with her boyfriend Russell Wilson at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Anna Kendrick in a black gown with sheer cutouts?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Meghan Trainor in a black sequin gown with large shoulder pads?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Janelle Monae in her signature black and white?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Skylar Grey in a sheer black gown at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Bonnie Raitt in a moto jacket and black trousers?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Justin Bieber in a white blazer with his little brother?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Brandi Carlile in a black jumpsuit?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Ariana Grande in Romona Keveza?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Alessandra Ambrosio in a black cutout gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Vanessa Lachey in a mixed media LBD?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Demi Lovato in a suit and maxi skirt?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Jane Seymour in a royal blue draped gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Florence Welch in a pink Gucci gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Dencia in a pink sweatsuit covered in Hello Kitty plush toys?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Tove Lo in a black lace dress with a septum nose ring at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Faith Evans rocking a fur scarf in 88 degree heat?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Cam in a yellow and white mermaid gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Kaley Cuoco in a sequin cutout gown?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Andra Day in an emerald green mullet dress with white furry heels?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Bonnie McKee in a silver tuxedo with pastel pink lapels and matching heels?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Kacey Musgraves in Armani?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Tori Kelly in Gauri and Nainika?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California,?on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Courtney Barnett in a black blouse and skinny jeans at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016.? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Ellie King in a black feathery dress?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016.? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Carly Steel?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Giuliana Rancic in gold?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Common in a polka dot button down?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Dave Grohl in black skinny jeans, combat boots, and a velvet suit at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Lianne La Havas and Ben Bapti at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Nile Rodgers in a white pageboy cap with a black blazer at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: LL Cool J in a suit with velvet lapels?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Sam Hunt in a pink suit and brown brogues?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016.? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Diamond White in a sheer black dress with carefully placed white details?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Nicole Trunfio in a sequin jumpsuit?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Z LaLa wearing a fascinator with a cage dress?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Manika in a naked dress at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. ? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Miguel in a striped suit with a low-cut top?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Best: Mark Ronson in a blue striped blazer and Ray Bans?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016. — *Photo: Getty Images*

Outrageous: Mya rocking one earring?at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016.? — *Photo: Getty Images*

Worst: Taylor Swift in Atelier Versace at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 15, 2016.

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Taylor Swift’s look was basically a combination of her two personas: Girl Next Door and Bad Blood. Wearing a red bandeau that showed off her midriff, she paired it with a bright pink mullet skirt that exposed her famous legs and granny panties. Instead of walking the carpet with her boyfriend Calvin Harris, she opted to have a #girlsquad night and was accompanied by BFF Selena Gomez. Photo: Getty Images

Think of awards season as a family, and the Grammys would be the kooky aunt. While other red carpets see celebrities parading out their best, classiest looks, the Grammys pits stars against one another in a fight for the most outrageous ensemble. For attendees, the more naked your look is, the better (especially with Los Angeles currently experiencing a heat wave). Add a crazy accessory, receive extra points. While it might not have been the chicest event, it was certainly exciting — from Taylor Swift in a crop top to Carrie Underwood’s bling, the Grammys brought the glam in the most original way possible.

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