Fashion
At The 2014 MTV EMAs, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, And More Prove Showing Skin And '90s Fashions Are Always In
The 2014 MTV EMAs, the European version of the VMAs, unfolded Sunday night in Glasgow, Scotland. If you're more interested in who wore what, as opposed to who won, well, you've arrived at the right place. Performer and pop princess Ariana Grande ditched her signature, half-up ponytail, and show host Nicki Minaj, along with several other attendees, proved that showing skin in a subtle way is always in.
The '90s were also a fashion factor, which has been the case for much of 2014. Some of the ladies also went through a few costume changes, since you obviously can't wear a red carpet gown while singing, dancing, and hosting!
The sublime showing of skin was the main fashion trend, but there were a few instances of '90s style influence, namely in chunky shoes and baggy, urbanwear. Click through to check out the best looks of the night.
Ariana Grande's Brand New Hair
Grande was ponytail-free for the first time in a long time while performing in a baby blue bodysuit with peplum-like protrusions. Her look was a bit futuristic.
Ariana Grande Goes Sexy With Slits
Grande’s red carpet gown showed hints of skin in all the right places with sexy slits. She doesn’t often do floor-skimming lengths, but this LBD (with the “L” being “long”) woulda been boring if not for the cut-outs.
Charlie XCX Does Sequins In A '90s Way
Charlie XCX, who provides the hook for Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” and whose IG you should be following for style inspo if you already aren’t, did black sequins (by Moschino) in a ’90s way. Check out those chunky heels! Cher Horowitz would approve.
More '90s For Charli XCX
The British singer changed outfits, also rocking a latex-like pink mini with a fur shawl. But it was her shoes that were firmly planted in the ’90s, just like she likes them.
Jourdan Dunn's LWD
Model Jourdan Dunn turned up the heat in a white Donna Karan mini with a unique shape, front pockets, and a tiny strip of silver holding it all together. Dunn’s glowing skin really made her ensemble pop.
Jourdan Dunn Shows Some Leg In Black
Dunn kept her color palette simple — black and white — but never scrimped on showing skin. Her long black gown showed some leg with a slit, plus she kept the deep v going as well. #Flawless.
Kiesza Flutters In Colorful, Feathery Fendi
Singer Kiesza donned this fluttery and feathery Fendi dress. The coolest thing about this colorful frock? How the waist and chest panels reveal a tiny bit of skin. What a subtle and supremely scorching touch.
Skylar Grey's TLC-Ready Ensemble
Singer Skylar Grey, who is like Sia in that she’s a songwriter who has penned massive hits for others but has also branched out to perform her material herself, rocked urban dudewear. She added a subtle styling touch to her baggy trousers with the flimsy texture of her top. It was a very ’90s presentation that could have netted her a role as a backup dancer for TLC two decades ago.
Nicki Minaj Is Easy Being Green
The show’s host, who has toned done her outrageous, explosively pink look in the past years in favor of a more streamlined style, punched up her shiny LBD with a green topper. It was a welcome pop of color.
Nicki Minaj, Layer Cake
Minaj’s gray/silver gown, with its tiers of ruffles, was wild like Minaj of yore, but the soft color and femme-ness of the ruffles made it stunning instead of caricature-like.
Nicki Minaj, Lady In Red
Minaj cycled through several costume changes and she was a lady in red in this darling, delicately pleated frock that could have been stolen from Ariana Grande’s closet.
Nicki Minaj, White Knight
Minaj also played peek-a-boo with her clingy white dress, which showed off some skin at the hip. Girls got some serious legs.
Very Preggers Alicia Keys Keeps It Classy
Alicia Keys, who is expecting her second child at the end of the year, cradled her precious cargo, which was covered in a classy, clingy, cream-colored gown. She might not have shown of as much skin as the rest of the attendees, but Keys still totally stunned.
