The 10 Best-Dressed Stars at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards

They came to slay.

May 22, 2016

The Billboard Music Awards have finally arrived. Much like previous years, the 2016 red carpet was completely unpredictable with our favorite celebs showing up in everything from denim to ballgowns. With style stars like Ciara hosting and Zendaya presenting — plus special performances from Ariana Grande and Britney Spears, we knew the red carpet wouldn't disappoint. Click through the slideshow for the most memorable looks from the Billboard Music Awards red carpet.

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Check out the 10 best looks from the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in the slideshow ahead.
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Zendaya in Calvin Klein Collection
Only Zendaya could hit the red carpet in a peach bra, and slay beyond belief. From the bone-straight hair to the long train, this Calvin Klein Collection look is flawless.

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Ariana Grande in Atelier Versace
Ariana Grande took no prisoners in her Atelier Versace gown, with its double slits and side cut-outs. It's safe to say she OWNED the red carpet tonight.
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Keke Palmer in House of Harlot
Keke Palmer went for a risqué look in a cut-out House of Harlot dress and a top knot and bangs. If anyone can pull off latex on the red carpet, she can.

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Halsey in Fausto Puglisi
You can always rely on Halsey to turn heads on the red carpet, and her Fausto Puglisi printed gown didn't disappoint. Anyone else rushing to buy a double slit dress for the summer?
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Fifth Harmony
As Fifth Harmony well knows, you can always bet on black. The stunning girl group hit the red carpet in an array of black looks from a silk slip to an embroidered sheath dress. Wins all around!

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Serayah in Baja East
Serayah wore one of our favorite summer trends: the bikini top as a shirt. The styling is perfection — from her John Hardy choker to her killer Baja East separates. We'll be copying this outfit all season long.
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Demi Lovato in Chanel
Demi Lovato won the red carpet thanks to a few trends, and a little imagination. She donned a Chanel tweed jacket, wide leg pants, lace top and fingerless gloves. Karl Lagerfeld is pleased.

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Ciara in Philipp Plein
As the host, Ciara had to bring her A-game to the red carpet — and in a silver Philipp Plein metal silver gown, she did just that.
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Kesha
The singer gave Prince the best tribute of the night in a purple embroidered suit that we could totally see the late icon wearing. Well done, Kesha.

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Rihanna in Mugler
Rihanna gave us major '80s vibes in a Mugler sharp-shouldered jacket dress and pointy toe pumps.
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