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7 VMA Outfit Ideas You Can Steal for Daily Life
The VMAs aren't exactly known for their demure, take-me-home-to-meet-the-parents outfits. You can always expect a lot of skin, couture pop culture references, and general shock value from the divas and boy bands that slouch down both the red carpet and the stage. But what they may lack in class, they make up for in attitude — so steal some of that music video swag for yourself.
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The VMAs aren't exactly known for their demure, take-me-home-to-meet-the-parents outfits. You can always expect a lot of skin, couture pop culture references, and general shock value from the divas and boy bands that slouch down both the red carpet and the stage. But what they may lack in class, they make up for in attitude — so steal some of that music video swag for yourself.
Lady Gaga's shocking simplicity
No meat dress? No massive egg? Lady Gaga chose flowing dark hair and a black gown that almost reminded us of — dare we say it? — Old Hollywood. The queen of weird reminds us that sometimes the most striking look at the party is the simplest.
Willow Smith's baggy overalls
Miss Willow is known for her bizarre outfits that only the most popular girl in (celebrity) school could ever pull off, but this one's a bit more accessible: a pair of slouchy overalls would look fantastic over a filmy tank top for a lazy Saturday of brunch and window-shopping.
Erin Wasson's turban
This simple navy turban with the slight twist on top is a look that definitely translates into every day life, and you don't have to pair it with a gauzy nothing-dress to pull it off. Here are 7 other ways to wear fabric in your hair, appropriate for supermodels and plebians alike.
Shailene Woodley's entire look
Shailene Woodley's simple, '90s crop top? Shailene Woodley's amazing skirt pattern? Shailene Woodley's fringe? Everything about this look is currently trendy, but the overall effect is kind of vintage. Forget about isolating a piece of outfit inspiration — let's just steal them all.
Rihanna's high-low mixing
Sometimes the coolest girl is one who just won't join the team. Rihanna skipped the red carpet and skulked into the VMAs in jeans and a baggy t-shirt, pairing them with a sparkly choker, bracelets, rings, and strappy black heels. The matte red lipstick was the perfect touch — with her cropped hair, she looked like the Audrey Hepburn of hip-hop. Take note for your next night out, when the thought of another bandage dress makes you want to crawl into bed.
Jennifer Hudson's leather midi
Told you midi skirts were in. Jennifer Hudson's shiny top looks a little dated, but that sleek leather midi is a look we can get behind for fall.
Macklemore's accessorizing
Unless you're channeling Jackie O, accessories should be the happiest, most personal part of your outfit. You should wear earrings that you found on the beach, necklaces with a secret, scarfs that have gone ratty with love, and tons of bling from the thrift shop. Macklemore practices what he preaches with this insane striped stole that is equal parts hideous and amazing. The overall effect? Hilarious, eye-catching joy.
