Most people may watch the VMAs for the performances (you may have heard some rumors about ‘NSYNC) and craziest moments. Us? We watch for major red-carpet moments. We made predictions, but as years past have shown us, there’s really no way to predict what stars will be wearing. Check out our favorite stars’ style, below, and sound off in the comments about who you’re loving, who you’re loathing, and who is just leaving you scratching your head. Then be sure to click over to see all of our VMA coverage — the wildest moments, craziest quotes and much more — from start to finish here!
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Shailene Woodley in a crop top, fringed skirt and her new short haircut
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Jordin Sparks in a zippered, tracksuit-inspired two piece outfit and black sandals
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Lady Gaga in an uncharacteristically demure leather fishtail dress and granny sunglasses
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Rita Ora in a plunging ice-blue gown with long feathered train
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Miley Cyrus in a bejeweled two-piece Spandex ensemble, platform heels and pigtail buns
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Katy Perry in an Emanuel Ungaro leopard-print dress we’ve seen before
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Supermodel Coco Rocha in a textured, embellished leather jacket and skintight jeans
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Ciara in a barely-there gown embellished with with crystals, sequins and feathers
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“The Way” singer Ariana Grande in a girlie floral mini and white pumps