Who knew sequined flare plants could look straight-up sophisticated? Phillips is a woman for the people, and she didn't disappoint with this edgy yet classic black outfit.

Jennifer Lopez is better at bringing down the house than pretty much anyone, but she doesn't always go for a soft, ethereal look. It's probably surprising to no one that she looks just as natural in a bright pink, goddess-y gown as she does rocking it through a medley performance in a series of glitzed out outfits.

Camila Cabello took a different page out of the same book as Phillips with this corset-and-pants combo, notching the whole vibe off with some classic black pumps.

As host of the AMAs, Tracee Ellis Ross wore a whole slew of outfits, and every last one of them was fantastic. But even better than the literal style was the point she made by wearing them: all of Ellis's outfits were made by black designers.

Cardi B and Offset aren't exactly the type of couple that you would ever expect to be low-key, so it's no surprise that they brought the heat with their his-and-hers couple outfit. Cardi B rocked a flower extravaganza of a gown (complete with matching heels), and Offset wore a dark purple suit to bring out the colors in Cardi B's gown. Talk about couple goals.

When you can't tell if someone is going to the American Music Awards or to the Grammys, you know they've slayed their look. Rita Ora crushed the game with her black ballgown, which somehow managed to be equal parts classic and edgy.

Usually the various suits that make their way onto the red carpet don't tend to mystify– but Post Malone has never been someone who wants to fly under the radar. So it's fitting, then, that he would rock a bright blue suit accessorized with some snakes and a pair of sparkly cowboy boots to really stand out.

Taylor Swift essentially crushed the AMAs. She opened the show with a performance that left the internet gasping, she won multiple awards for her album, Reputation, and she wore the shiniest outfit to grace the red carpet.

Tyra Banks may or may not have been one of the first fashion icons to make modeling and the fashion world feel tangible through America's Next Top Model. Decades later, she's still pushing boundaries and following her fashion instinct. Not everyone could pull off that skirt, which is probably why she chose it to begin with.

Dua Lipa rocked what was arguably the most timeless look of the night. You could have placed her in this outfit at any event, at any point in human history, and she probably would have been voted best-dressed.

Given that Shawn Mendes is the resident teenage heartthrob for the nation, his look got lots of attention. He seemed to be going with the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" logic, opting for a simple black suit and a pop of creativity with his shirt.

Carrie Underwood showed off how to totally own a pregnancy at an awards show in this sleek black look, which had a few accentuations in all the right places.

Vanessa Hudgens is known for being a style icon and she went for a look that most people might find too risky: a pale pink silk gown, that gave off serious negligee vibes. By keeping the rest of her look totally simple, she basically ended up looking like an angel.

Halsey and G-Eazy are back together, in time for a punk-rock couples vibe at the AMAs. Halsey matched her hair with her dress, and her heels with her boyfriend's suit. G-Eazy's sleek red velvet jacket almost stole the show, especially since he paired it with leather pants.

Like Mendes, Zedd opted for the "less is more" strategy, pairing a sparkly black jacket with an all-black look that was equal parts safe and stylish.

Generally, going for a black and yellow color scheme doesn't do anyone any favors. But Kelsea Ballerini might have some people rethinking that, after totally rocking a yellow, black, and zebra print mini-dress. The fact that it was covered in sequins almost felt like an afterthought.

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross won the night with this bold outfit combo that honestly shouldn't have worked, but somehow did. There are so many things going on in this situation, from Simpson's blue sequined-number to her husband's decision to go shirtless beneath a plaid suit. But that's the fun of fashion: it has the power to surprise you when you least expect it.

The moral of the AMAs red carpet seemed to be all about authenticity and playfulness. It celebrated people who celebrated themselves, from Underwood's life-giving style to Simpson and Ross' mismatched romance. Fashion can often be rigid and unforgiving; but at the 2018 AMAs, it was a refreshing change of pace to see a celebration of different styles on display.