See what stars including Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Snooki, Ariana Grande, Ciara, Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, and others wore to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 25
Lady Gaga
The controversial singer kept it tame in a black Prabal Gurung gown with oversized bow at the waist and a long train in the back.
Selena Gomez
The Best Pop Video winner stunned in Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a navy gown with cutout that bared her sheer bustier underneath.
Taylor Swift
The “I Knew You Were Trouble” singer showed off her slim figure in a Herve Leger gown and accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewelry, Prada shoes, and a clutch by Smythson of Bond Street.
Katy Perry
The “Roar” singer was the cat’s meow in a turtleneck long-sleeved leopard-print dress with gold embellishments and a thigh-high slit by Ungaro. She’s also wearing Anita Ko earrings and Celine shoes.
Miley Cyrus
The button-pushing “We Can’t Stop” singer pulled an early-Gwen Stefani and wore her hair in tiny buns; she rocked a vintage Dolce & Gabbana off-the-shoulder crop top with bejeweled long sleeves and matching leggings, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Ciara
The gorgeous singer showed off her newly long and dark locks in a glittering, sexy Givenchy Couture ensemble that gave a glimpse of sidebutt.
Shailene Woodley
The Spectactular Now star showed off her toned body in a black crop top and purple kaleidoscope silk and beaded fringe skirt by Emilio Pucci; her shoes are by Casadei.
Jennifer Hudson
The singer/actress looked svelte in a strapless houndstooth top and black leather pencil skirt by Dior, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Snooki
The Jersey Shore spitfire wowed in a black embroidered halter gown with plunging neckline by NYC Glitz and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.
Ariana Grande
The “The Way” singer opted for a flirtatious short-sleeved floral Kenley Collins skater dress.
Allison Williams
The Girls star’s long-sleeved white Valentino mini dress with high neck was a case of ladylike meets sexy.
Sarah Hyland
The Modern Family actress wore a gold and crimson strapless gown by Marchesa with asymmetrical tiers and Casadei sandals.
Rita Ora
The “How We Do” singer glammed it up in a pastel blue long-sleeved gown by Alexandre Vauthier with sequined top and feathery skirt featuring a waist-high slit.
Jemima Kirke
The Girls star hit the red carpet in an interesting sheer black totem-inspired black gown over a red slip.
Ashanti
The singer flaunted her curves in a mint-colored halter gown with plunging neckline and thigh-high slit; she accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Erin Wasson
The model dared to bare in a sheer black dress that revealed her black bandeau bikini top and bottom.
J-Woww
The Jersey Shore bombshell opted for a modest black and white halter gown.
Lil Kim
The rapper brought it — and then some — in a perforated leather jumpsuit that bared her bra and gave a peek of her underwear.
Sammi Giancola
The Jersey Shore star looked pretty in a black and white color-blocked skater dress with plunging neckline.
Coco Rocha
The Face model mentor punked out in a blinged-out black leather jacket with jewels and zippers, black skinny pants and black heels.
Holland Roden
The Teen Wolf star turned heads in a half skirt/half pant cream-colored ensemble by Naeem Khan with beaded top.
Source: Usmagazine