Lifestyle Style The Bold Looks on the Grammys Red Carpet Stars never play it safe on the Grammy Awards red carpet, and this year's was no exception. From high slits to tons of sparkle, see the most head-turning outfits on music's biggest night By Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff Instagram Twitter Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand for more than a decade, holding various roles on the Style and Beauty team before becoming the site's Lifestyle Director to coordinate the work across the commerce, evergreen, features and marketing teams. Prior to her role at PEOPLE, Alex worked at Us Weekly (where, among other things, she oversaw the Fashion Police pages) and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors in Journalism. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 28, 2018 07:58 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 31 RIHANNA Theo Wargo/WireImage wears a slick oxblood Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture trench and matching gloves with glittery Le Vian jewelry to accept her Best Rap/Sung Performance awards. 02 of 31 BEYONCÉ Christopher Polk/Getty in a cold-shoulder, double-slit gown and sculptural hat by Nicolas Jebran, enormous Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Alain Mikli sunglasses (read all about her Black Panther-inspired ensemble here). 03 of 31 PINK Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock in a pink, blue and black feathered Armani Privé gown with wide patent belt, plus jewelry by AS29 and Borgioni. 04 of 31 LADY GAGA Mike Coppola/FilmMagic nominated in several categories, in a lace bodysuit with sparkling ballgown skirt by Armani Privé, worn with massive chandelier earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and her signature lace-up platform boots, plus elaborately braided hair (and a possible engagement ring?). 05 of 31 CHRISSY TEIGEN Kevin Mazur/Getty in a super-high-shine silver Yanina Couture dress with front slit and split sleeves, plus mirrored accessories including a Tyler Ellis clutch and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. 06 of 31 HAILEE STEINFELD Kevin Mazur/Getty in a simple white strapless gown with high slit that reveals metallic purple boots (both Alexandre Vauthier), plus Marli diamond bracelets. 07 of 31 LORDE Lester Cohen/Getty nominated for Album of the Year, in a crimson Valentino ballgrown with cutouts at the bodice and full tulle skirt (plus a powerful message stitched to the back) and Kwiat jewelry. 08 of 31 CARDI B Kevin Mazur/Getty nominated for Best Rap Performance, in a sculptural white high-low Ashi Studio gown with pleated lace details, white Christian Louboutin "red bottoms" (of course) and tons of Messika diamonds. 09 of 31 MILEY CYRUS Broadimage/Shutterstock in a black jumpsuit with embellished cape detail and sparkle-heeled clear sandals, plus Sydney Evan jewelry. 10 of 31 CAMILA CABELLO Kevin Mazur/Getty in a scarlet structured gown with disco ball-esque clutch and glittery drop earrings by Bulgari. 11 of 31 ZAYN MALIK Mike Coppola/FilmMagic in a dusty rose Richard James suit with camo socks and black loafers. 12 of 31 MAREN MORRIS Lester Cohen/Getty in a netted Julien Macdonald dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Casadei heels. 13 of 31 LANA DEL REY Jamie McCarthy/Getty nominated for Best Pop Vocal album, wearing an ivory flutter-sleeve gown embroidered with silver stars, plus a silver-star halo and silver platforms (all Gucci). 14 of 31 DONALD GLOVER Mike Coppola/FilmMagic nominated (as Childish Gambino) in several categories, in an all-white Ermenegildo Zegna Couture jacquard tuxedo, Tod's loafers and Tiffany & Co. accessories. 15 of 31 KAREN FAIRCHILD Steve Granitz/WireImage nominated in several categories with Little Big Town, in a feathery white number with a see-through clutch and Dana Rebecca Designs earrings. 16 of 31 KIMBERLY SCHLAPMAN Steve Granitz/WireImage nominated in several categories with Little Big Town, wearing a pink fringe gown with visible corsetry and a black clutch, plus Jamie Wolf earrings. 17 of 31 KELLY CLARKSON Lester Cohen/Getty in a heavily embroidered black Christian Siriano gown with fringe sleeves and a voluminous updo. 18 of 31 JANELLE MONAE John Shearer/Getty in a fitted Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with floral emboroidery and Jennifer Fisher rings. 19 of 31 NICK JONAS Kevin Mazur/Getty wears a tweed overcoat over a T-shirt that says "Detroit." 20 of 31 KESHA Steve Granitz/WireImage nominated in several categories, in a blue suit with white roses stitched on the lapel and silver sparkly boots, plus rings by Narcisa Pheres, Roberto Bravo, L'Dezen by Payal Shah and Coomi. 21 of 31 RITA ORA Kevin Mazur/Getty in a in a black one-shoulder, high-slit Ralph & Russo Couture gown with contrasting lining, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and deep red lips. 22 of 31 SAM SMITH Lester Cohen/Getty in a Kelly green double-breasted suit with maroon tee underneath. 23 of 31 SZA Lester Cohen/Getty in a white Atelier Versace dress with ebullient tulle pieces and Chopard jewelry. 24 of 31 DJ KHALED Lester Cohen/Getty wears a maroon suit that matches his son's. 25 of 31 KATIE HOLMES Lester Cohen/Getty tops off her leather-look strapless dress and chunky T-strap platform heels with super-gelled finger waves. 26 of 31 NE-YO Steve Granitz/WireImage in a marigold yellow velvet blazer, Christian Louboutin shoes and black hat. 27 of 31 ANDRA DAY Lester Cohen/Getty in a Dynasty-esque pink-and-red suiting-inspired gown with red lip and Chrisitan Louboutin heels and major wreath necklace. 28 of 31 CYNDI LAUPER John Shearer/Getty in a lavender pantsuit with a Renaissance-art-inspired painting motif over a lilac bustier, all topped off with rainbow hair. 29 of 31 BEN PLATT Steve Granitz/WireImage a winner for Best Musical Theater album, in a plaid Valentino suit with maroon button-up and Chopard jewelry. 30 of 31 ANNA KENDRICK Steve Granitz/WireImage in a Glen plaid double-breasted suit with gold buttons and lace La Perla bustier underneath, with pastel pink Casadei heels and jewelry by brands including Ara Vartanian and Kismet By Milka. 31 of 31 FABOLOS Steve Granitz/WireImage in a tux that features a teal jacket embroidered with bees.