Best Dressed at the 2023 Grammys

See who wore the best, boldest, brightest, and, yes, biggest looks on the Grammy Awards 2023 red carpet, from drop-dead sexy mermaid gowns to over-the-top prints designed to stop people in their tracks

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Lizzo

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The singer (and trademarked "100% that bitch") caps off a big weekend and even bigger year with an even bigger fashion moment: This citrus corset gown by Dolce & Gabbana with silver detailing and cascading floral appliqué opera-length coat, with matching fingerless gloves and nails.

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Cardi B

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Cardi B, who excels at a making a red carpet entrance, keeps her streak going in a cobalt blue Gaurav Gupta gown with sculptural hood and detailing, plus dramatic dangling earrings.

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Adele

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Adele (who was on many people's "most excited to see" list) wears a raspberry velvet gown with bold shoulders by Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

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Beyoncé

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The musical icon (and record-breaking winner) wore not one but two head-turning looks in the audience — first, the rose gold-and-silver gown in which she accepted her 32nd Grammy, and then this strapless scooped velvet mermaid gown with matching gloves. (Husband JAY-Z, in a satin tux with Tiffany & Co. brooch, didn't look too shabby himself.)

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Taylor Swift

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Superstar Taylor Swift (who has already nabbed a Grammy for best music video for "All Too Well") nods to her past eras in a Midnights-blue turtleneck crop top and matching full skirt, with doorknocker Lorraine Schwartz earrings and that red lip classic thing that you like.

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Doja Cat

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Safe to "Say So" that Doja Cat has become a Best Dressed list staple, today turning it out in a one-shoulder vinyl gown by Atelier Versace with matching gloves and high-gloss hoop earrings.

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Kelsea Ballerini

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Country star Kelsea Ballerini picked a lemon yellow halter gown with embellished straps by Atelier Prabal Gurung, which she told E! was a nod to the cover of her new album, Subject to Change. She finished the look with yellow heels and Brilliant Earth jewelry.

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Viola Davis

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Newly-minted EGOT Viola Davis shows off her Grammy (for the narration of her audiobook) and an equally winning colorblock sequin column dress by Naeem Khan.

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Anitta

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Brazilian superstar Anitta picked a vintage Versace piece from Lily et Cie with flowing ruffled train and leather detailing that she praised for being "very unique" — just as she was feeling tonight. She finished the look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

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Brandi Carlile

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Brandi Carlile (who won a Grammy already for Best Rock Song) wears a twist on the traditional country suit, donning an Atelier Versace duster and trousers with sparkling embellishment over a hot pink button-up with a skinny tie.

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Kacey Musgraves

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Kacey Musgraves knows if you can't wear a pastel pink catsuit with full feathered cape at the Grammys, where can you?

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Harry Styles

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Never content to wear the same thing twice, Harry Styles ordered up a plunging, colorful harlequin-print jumpsuit by Egonlab created with a gazillion Swarovski crystals (well, 250,000, to be precise).

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Shania Twain

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Man, she feels like an icon: Shania Twain continues "just having fun" with fashion in a polka dot Harris Reed suit and bustier, topped with bright red locks and a coordinating hat.

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Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly

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The couple coordinates in their usual eye-catching fashion, she in a white Zuhair Murad gown with bejeweled corset and Santoni shoes and him in a silver double-breasted Dolce & Gabbana suit with jeweled neckpiece and Stephen Webster jewels.

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Hillary Scott

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Lady A frontwoman Hillary Scott teams a tuxedo-inspired white gown with Old Hollywood-style waves and David Yurman jewelry.

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Olivia Rodrigo

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Olivia Rodrigo has clearly decided the '90s aesthetic is Good 4 her, as she dons a slinky sheer Miu Miu slip dress with sculptural Tiffany & Co. choker.

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Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez makes the most on her onstage moment in a flowing royal purple gown with ruffles, pleats, a high slit that shows off her J.Lo Jennifer Lopez heels, dozens of sparkling chains, a glittering Judith Leiber clutch and not one but two diamond necklaces.

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Carly Pearce

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Country star Carly Pearce attends her first Grammys in a romantic floral gown with keyhole cutout, black opera gloves and Jimmy Choo pumps with a sparkling detail.

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Queen Latifah

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True music royalty, Queen Latifah tops a regal, sheer velvet cape with vault-worthy earrings and a crowning coif.

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Lourdes Leon

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Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon shines in a ruby spangled gown with structured bodice, plus perfectly-matched bejeweled Judith Leiber bag and scarlet beauty accents.

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Paris Hilton

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Stars may be blind, but anyone can see Paris Hilton shines in this fitted and glittery gunmetal Celine by Hedi Slimane gown with keyhole bodice cutout.

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Sheryl Crow

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Legendary singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow keeps things classic in a black gown with gathered neckline and statement earrings.

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Mary J. Blige

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PEOPLE cover star Mary J. Blige shimmers in a crystal-covered curve-hugging, hip-baring gown by The Blonds with gold belt and with shoulder-grazing Sister Love hoops and a ring from Shine Like Me.

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Michelle Branch

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This look will be everywhere this season: Michelle Branch wears a strong-shouldered tea-length column with sparkling accents and matching sunnies.

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Steve Lacy

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Steve Lacy wears head-to-toe Saint Laurent, which he said on the preshow was "comfortable" — a bonus to it being very chic as well.

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Myles Frost

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Myles Frost tops his black trousers and loafers with a heavy metal gold-spangled jacket and coordinating jewelry.

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Camila Cabello

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Camila Cabello brings the "ooh na na" to the Grammys in a PatBO dress with high-slit black skirt and beaded bralette.

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Heidi Klum

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Heidi Klum is at her Heidi Klum-iet in a plunging animal-print gown with plenty of gold chain detail and coordinating golden jewelry.

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Daryl Hannah

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Actress (and wife of Neil Young) Daryl Hannah adds a little rock-n-roll to her tuxedo dress with striped tights and lug sole boots.

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Anderson .Paak

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If anyone can pull off a wallpaper print floral suit with green piping over a tank, it's singer Anderson .Paak.

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Nelly

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Nelly looks like he flew to the Grammys paying cash, first class, sitting next to Vanna White in his perfectly-fitted blue dress ensemble with matching velvet vest and bow tie.

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