Lizzo Pulls Off the Ultimate Campy Fashion Moment at the VMAs

Are we at the MTV VMAs or this year’s Met Gala? Lizzo’s red carpet look makes it hard to tell—the singer brought her campy fashion A-game in full force. The “Juice” singer, who is nominated for Best New Artist, channelled the fabulously over-the-top aesthetic of this year’s Met theme in a custom creation by Moschino’s Jeremy Scott. And the ensemble brought cheeky style to an entire new level.

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The word “siren” was printed all over Lizzo’s strapless, floor-length, red-sequined dress, as if to announce, “Sound the alarm, I’ve arrived!” She topped off the look with a red and silver leather boa—because, of course, more is always more. Meanwhile, a single teardrop necklace added the right amount of bling, and her sky-high bouffant played up the Old Hollywood feel of the statement gown. Call it the fashion moment the VMAs didn’t know it needed, but sure as hell wanted.

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MTV VMAs 2019: Fashion—Live From the Red Carpet

<h1 class="title">Tainy</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tainy

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<h1 class="title">Big Sean</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Big Sean

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<h1 class="title">Gigi Hadid</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Gigi Hadid

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<h1 class="title">Shay Johnson</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Shay Johnson

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<h1 class="title">Halsey</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Halsey

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<h1 class="title">Wyclef Jean</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Wyclef Jean

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<h1 class="title">Rick Ross</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Rick Ross

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<h1 class="title">Lenny Kravitz</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lenny Kravitz

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<h1 class="title">Camila Cabello</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Camila Cabello

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<h1 class="title">Christopher Buckner and Deena Nicole Cortese</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Christopher Buckner and Deena Nicole Cortese

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French Montana

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<h1 class="title">Bella Hadid</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Bella Hadid

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<h1 class="title">Safaree Samuels</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Safaree Samuels

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<h1 class="title">H.E.R.</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

H.E.R.

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<h1 class="title">Alison Brie</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Alison Brie

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<h1 class="title">Big Sean and 2 Chainz</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Big Sean and 2 Chainz

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<h1 class="title">Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas

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<h1 class="title">P. K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

P. K. Subban and Lindsey Vonn

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<h1 class="title">Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi

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A$AP Ferg

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<h1 class="title">Ice T and Coco Austin</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ice T and Coco Austin

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Victor Cruz

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<h1 class="title">Tiffany Panhilason</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tiffany Panhilason

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<h1 class="title">Whitney Port</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Whitney Port

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<h1 class="title">Charm La'Donna</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Charm La'Donna

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<h1 class="title">Lil Nas X</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lil Nas X

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<h1 class="title">Adriana Lima</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Adriana Lima

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<h1 class="title">Alex Morgan</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Alex Morgan

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<h1 class="title">Jazzy Amra</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jazzy Amra

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<h1 class="title">Hayley Kiyoko</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Hayley Kiyoko

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<h1 class="title">Peppermint</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Peppermint

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<h1 class="title">James Charles</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

James Charles

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<h1 class="title">Diplo</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Diplo

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<h1 class="title">Fetty Wap</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Fetty Wap

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<h1 class="title">Nikita Dragun</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Nikita Dragun

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<h1 class="title">Vincent Pastore</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Vincent Pastore

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<h1 class="title">J Balvin</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

J Balvin

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Normani

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Shawn Mendes

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<h1 class="title">Redman</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Redman

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<h1 class="title">Brandon Lee</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Brandon Lee

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<h1 class="title">Alyson Stoner</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Alyson Stoner

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<h1 class="title">Jonathan Van Ness</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jonathan Van Ness

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Queen Latifah

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<h1 class="title">Skylar Grey</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Skylar Grey

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<h1 class="title">Sebastian Maniscalco</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Sebastian Maniscalco

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<h1 class="title">Char Defrancesco and Marc Jacobs</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Char Defrancesco and Marc Jacobs

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Heidi Klum

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Todrick Hall

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Abby Champion, Anok Yai, Lineisy Montero, Cara Taylor, and Hinandra Martinez

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Corey Holcomb

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Jamie N Commons

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Robert M. Bakish and Bebe Rexha

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Justina Valentine

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Prince Derek Doll

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita

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Hannah Hart

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Trevor Moran

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Sara Bivens and Calvit Hodge

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JWoww and Clayton Carpinello

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Lauv

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<h1 class="title">Tana Mongeau</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Tana Mongeau

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<h1 class="title">Trevor Moran</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Trevor Moran

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<h1 class="title">B. Dot Miller</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

B. Dot Miller

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<h1 class="title">Keke Palmer</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Keke Palmer

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<h1 class="title">DJ Khaled</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

DJ Khaled

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<h1 class="title">Ilfenesh Hadera</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ilfenesh Hadera

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<h1 class="title">Jena Frumes</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jena Frumes

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<h1 class="title">Kiana Lede</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Kiana Lede

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<h1 class="title">Mariahlynn</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Mariahlynn

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<h1 class="title">Jamie-Lynn Sigler</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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<h1 class="title">Hugo Gloss</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Hugo Gloss

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Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot of EarthGang

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<h1 class="title">Amara La Negra</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Amara La Negra

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Lizzo

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<h1 class="title">Chanel West Coast</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Chanel West Coast

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<h1 class="title">Lilliana Vazquez</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lilliana Vazquez

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<h1 class="title">Ebonee Davis</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ebonee Davis

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<h1 class="title">Brent Qvale</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Brent Qvale

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<h1 class="title">Afrojack and Elettra Lamborghini</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Afrojack and Elettra Lamborghini

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Jason Lee

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Stefan Benz

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<h1 class="title">Andrea Damante</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Andrea Damante

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<h1 class="title">J.I.D</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

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Joey Essex

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<h1 class="title">Juan Betancourt</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Juan Betancourt

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<h1 class="title">Bregje Heinen</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

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<h1 class="title">Taylor Swift</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Taylor Swift

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Megan Thee Stallion

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CNCO

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Ava Max

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AJ Mitchell

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Zara Larsson

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Cirkut

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Terrence J

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<h1 class="title">Lance Bass</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Lance Bass

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<h1 class="title">Jonathan Mazzeo</h1><cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

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