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Less was so much more at the MTV VMAs red carpet with monochrome, sheer and peek-a-boo looks

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Normani, Ashanti and Lil Nas X at the MTV VMAs. Photos by Getty Images
Normani, Ashanti and Lil Nas X at the MTV VMAs. Photos by Getty Images

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards stars brought sexy back to the red carpet. The singers, rappers and guests made a show with their arrival looks with sheer fabrics, cut out details yet other's kept it minimal with monochrome outfits.

Hosted by rapper Doja Cat, the evening saw Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo sweeping up the awards as they did the red carpet. Here's a round of of the top looks of the night. 

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All images by Getty

Ashanti

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Ashanti attends

Normani

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Normani Hamilto

Rita Ora

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Rita Ora attend

Ciara

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Ciara attends t

Charli XCX 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Charli XCX atte

Chloe x Halle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Halle Bai

Bonang

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Bonang Matheba

Saweetie

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Saweetie attend

Leslie Grace

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Leslie Grace at

Adut Akech

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Adut Akech atte

Megan Fox

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Megan Fox atten

Olivia Rodrigo

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Olivia Rodrigo

Doja Cat

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Doja Cat attend

Lil Nas X

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Nas X atten

What was your favourite look at the VMAs? Let us know here.

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