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  3. Billboard Music Awards 2016: Best and Worst Dressed

Billboard Music Awards 2016: Best and Worst Dressed

By Madeline Boardman
Updated May 23, 2016 at 12:49 AM EDT
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BEST: Ally Brooke, Normani Hamilton, Dinah-Jane Hansen, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello

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The women of Fifth Harmony stunned on the red carpet outside of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, rocking dramatic dresses in shades of plum.

 

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BEST: Kesha

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Performing at the show after some well-publicized turmoil, Kesha rose above in a royal printed purple suit. She added a black tie and metallic heels to the sharp number.

 

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BEST: Russell Wilson and Ciara

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Ciara went bold on the pink carpet in a barely there metallic gown. The "I Bet" performer found the perfect accessory for her evening of hosting in her dapper fiancé, Russell Wilson.

 

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BEST: Kate Beckinsale

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Kate Beckinsale was gorgeous as ever in pre-Memorial Day white, going glam in the plunging gown with banded sleeves.

 

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BEST: Laverne Cox

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A habitual style star, Laverne Cox kept up her best-dressed streak in a gorgeous figure-hugging black gown with lace accents.

 

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BEST: Shawn Mendes

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Shawn Mendes was simply chic in an all-black ensemble, pairing his monochromatic suit with black boots.

 

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BEST: Zendaya

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Zendaya opted for an airy, nude number, baring her midriff in a high-waisted skirt and bralette. She kept her hair and makeup simple, choosing to focus on her red-carpet getup.

 

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BEST: Seal

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Seal was completely chic from his head, hidden in a pair of mirrored shades, to his toes, covered in a pair of bold yellow shoes. He paired the stylish accessories with a textured gray coat, plunging collared shirt, and well-cut trousers.

 

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BEST: Keke Palmer

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Presenting at the show, Keke Palmer turned heads in a burgundy close-fitting dress. The actress added animal-print ankle-strap heels and a top knot.

 

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BEST: DJ Khaled

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DJ Khaled knew the keys to red carpet success in a textured black suit, finishing off the look with sharp metal-accented loafers.

 

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BEST: Nick Jonas

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Nick Jonas made other attendees "Jealous" thanks to a trendy, relaxed ensemble. The Jonas Brother rocked a navy leather jacket with a pair of printed trousers and white slip-on sneakers.

 

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WORST: Z LaLa

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Sometimes more is less. Singer Z LaLa took it a step too far in this voluminous outfit.

 

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WORST: Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky

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Internet personality Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky was definitely going for something here — we're just not sure what it was.

 

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WORST: Jack Lawless, JinJoo Lee, Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle

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The musicians of DNCE missed the mark on the pink carpet, looking more like Yellow and Blue Power Rangers than Billboard performers.

 

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WORST: Laura Marano

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Actress and singer Laura Marano took asymmetrical style to a questionable next level for the Billboard Awards, sporting a collar on one side, a sleeve on the other, and confusion all around.

 

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WORST: Jessica Alba

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In a rare misstep for the stylish star, Jessica Alba had a bit too much going on between her lace minidress with cutouts, over-the-knee boots hitting just at the hem, and a dramatic smokey eye worn with a painfully tight topknot.

 

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1 of 16 BEST: Ally Brooke, Normani Hamilton, Dinah-Jane Hansen, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello
2 of 16 BEST: Kesha
3 of 16 BEST: Russell Wilson and Ciara
4 of 16 BEST: Kate Beckinsale
5 of 16 BEST: Laverne Cox
6 of 16 BEST: Shawn Mendes
7 of 16 BEST: Zendaya
8 of 16 BEST: Seal
9 of 16 BEST: Keke Palmer
10 of 16 BEST: DJ Khaled
11 of 16 BEST: Nick Jonas
12 of 16 WORST: Z LaLa
13 of 16 WORST: Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky
14 of 16 WORST: Jack Lawless, JinJoo Lee, Joe Jonas and Cole Whittle
15 of 16 WORST: Laura Marano
16 of 16 WORST: Jessica Alba

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