The American Music Awards took place last night and featured many memorable moments, performances and outfits. The top of the music charts arrived on the red carpet looking their best before heading into the ceremony. This year feature more dark colors, a few splashes of color and the men stepping up their fashion game along side the ladies.

A few stands out from the red carpet included Jennifer Lopez in a sheer, crossing dress that felt like an updated version of her famous Grammy dress, Lucy Hale keeping her outfit simple but modern and Selena Gomez putting the focus on her hair and accessories. The night of music and performances kicked off first on the red carpet and everyone dressed to impress.


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TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten best dressed at last night’s red carpet. From Taylor Swift to One Direction, everyone stepped out looking his or her best on the red carpet for a big night in music. Did your favorite not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.

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10. Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale continued her strong fashion choices with this classic black dress at the American Music Awards. The outfit choice felt youthful yet modern.


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9. Fergie

Fergie was one of the early arrivers for the night and impressed with her back Halston Heritage dress with a slit on the side. She also continued the trend of adding metallic and gold accessories to her look, which took a simple black dress and turned into a best-dressed look.


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8. Jessie J

Jessie J went for a classic and crisp white suit and pulled off the look with ease. Her straight hair and beautiful dark shadow eye makeup complimented the simple and chic suit.


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7. Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj went shorter for her dress and wore an Alexander Wang mini. The dress featured some cutouts but the fit of the dress and the coverage on top helped to balance out this look. Minaj looked modern and classic in this little black dress.


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6. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez looked stunning in a long black gown by Armani Privé. She amplified her look by adding gold bracelets and stunning statement earrings that highlighted the simple elegance of the Armani dress.


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5. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez showed off her figure and tone in this stunning Reem Acra gown. Proving that even at her age, Lopez is beautiful and ready to perform. The outfit was completed with her diamond earrings.


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4. Rita Ora

Rita Ora teamed up with designer Zac Posen for this beautiful full-length yellow gown that had a train, which stole the show. The dress not only fit Ora perfectly but was a welcome splash of color on the red carpet.


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3. One Direction

The men couldn’t let the women have all of the fashion fun on the red carpet. One Direction impressed with their unique take on a classic black suit and each member brought in their own personality with their look.


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2. Sam Smith

Sam Smith continued to impress for the men of the show with this classic and tailored suit. The addition of blue took this suit from boring to an instant classic.


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1. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift stole the show as a performer and modernized her look even more with this stunning cutout navy blue gown. The gown is simple but shows off Swift’s figure and new modern style.


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