It's summertime in California, and all the stars want to do is show a little leg. That seems to be the case, at least, on the MTV Video Music Award red carpet, where glamorously gowned celebrities vied for who could rock the highest slit. Things got a little risque...
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On a red carpet full of bare legs, Rita Ora wins the prize for most dangerously high slit. She looked vibrant in a vivid red dress with matching lipstick contrasting with her white hair. But she really did bare it all..we caught a few glimpses of her derriere as her dress billowed in front of the cameras.
J-Lo rocked a dazzling, cut-out gown with a daringly high slit. If you got it, flaunt it.
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You show off those legs, Taylor! On the heels of her first pop album release, the former country singer went full gymnast in a baby blue, printed bodysuit with wee little shorts.
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Nicki Minaj celebrated the release of the music video for her new song, ‘Anaconda,’ in a long-sleeve, sparkling snakeskin mini paired with white pumps.
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Demi Lovato perfectly matched the red carpet in a bright red dress with coordinating lipstick, clutch, and shoes. And of course, she showed off yet another sexy slit.
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Gwen Stefani showed that she's still a cool rocker girl in a hot pink-and-black, two-piece ensemble with a messy poneytail, vibrant red lips, and all the right accents.
Kylie Jenner kept it high fashion in a sophisticated black dress with a flirty fly-away slit. Her black nails, wind-tossed black hair, and black shoes with gold accents completed the look.
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Kelly Rowland kept it simple, but glamorous in an elegant off-white gown that showed off her cute baby bump.
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Jordin Sparks played it safe in a dress that conformed to the red carpet themes of the night—a neutral color with a peek-a-boo leg.
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Michelle Williams stayed cool a black-and-white printed dress with a matching plunging neckline and high slit.
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The Kardashian girls are all about the tousled hair tonight. Kim brings a pop of color to the largely neutral-toned red carpet in a red, black, and white beaded number with a plunging neckline.
MIley Cyrus kept it surprisingly classy and fresh in a black leather crop top and high-waisted pants.
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Iggy Azalea posed in a futuristic-looking, curve-hugging silver number paired with a slicked back hairdo. The queen of the summer is so fancy.
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Solange was all business in a sparkly, oversized suit jacket sans shirt. Paired with her casual, but elegant ‘do, she's rocker chic in just the right way.
Model Amber Rose came prepared for the L.A. heat, wearing a barely-there look that doubles as both a dress (or at least a fancy bathing suit) and her glittering jewels.
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Kesha may look sophisticated in a glittering silver gown, but her rainbow-colored hair proves she's still ready for a fun night.
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Charli XCX embraced the jumpsuit trend in a bright yellow-and-black ensemble finished off with bright red lipstick.
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