This year’s Grammys were monumental: Bad Bunny made history with his win for Album of the Year, Kendrick Lamar became the most awarded rapper ever and, of course, the fashion was outstanding. Between fun performance looks and red carpet formal wear, stars proved once again that they have exceptional fashion taste. Here are all of the must-see looks from music’s biggest night.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter not only stole the show through her “Manchild” performance, but also through her outfits. Her red carpet dress was absolutely stunning. Carpenter wore a custom Valentino dress which featured ruffles, a flowered bodice and a cape over her shoulders. The dress experimented with sheer, with transparent elements between the flowers, translucent fabric on the skirt and the cape being mostly sheer.
It is easy to tell that this dress was custom made because of how perfectly it fit Carpenter. The dress was classy and elegant with the perfect blend of trendy and risque. Her loose hairstyle and bold lip complemented the dress flawlessly. Her red carpet look was easily one of the best of the night.
Carpenter’s performance look was another great fashion moment. During her airport themed performance, she wore a fitted blazer, choker necklace and a pilot cap.
However, Carpenter incorporated her own style into the look, which included her signature high-heeled boots. She also added a lace-up element on the blazer, shorts and boots. It was the best performance outfit of the night by far.
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Olivia Dean
Online, many people have spoken out about how much they love Olivia Dean’s style, and the Grammys are no exception. Dean wore an elegant black and white Chanel gown, with feather and sequin detailing. It featured a full, low-waisted skirt, which was super flattering on her body type.
One element that I loved about this outfit was the minimal jewelry she wore. With a low neckline, it is easy to throw on too many necklaces or a necklace that overwhelms the outfit. However, Dean chose not to wear a necklace, letting the dress be the star. I really liked this choice because I think that the bodice of the dress (which is gorgeous, by the way) could be overlooked if she had added the jewelry.
One trend that we have seen over the past year has been a rise in accented bottoms, including bubble skirts. While these dresses are not bubble skirts, we can infer that this trend is here to stay because of all of the full skirts and fun waistlines we saw at the Grammys (examples being Olivia Dean and Doechii). Since these are especially apparent on dresses, we can assume that a major trend for the summer will be full, puffy skirts.
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Doechii
Doechii definitely made an entrance in a custom Roberto Cavalli gown. This dress was absolutely stunning because of its uniqueness. The top was orange and had lace-up detailing, while the bottom was a dark purple silk. The waistline of the dress was made by the puff of the skirt, which had a high-low element for its length.
Another fun element was the bedazzling on the skirt. Many different beads were sewn onto the skirt, including grommets, along with smaller and bigger beads as well. This was the perfect addition for this dress; if the skirt was not eye-catching enough, you now look closer at it to see all of the different beaded elements.
We have started to see grommets emerge as a trend with purses and belts. However, Doechii and Tyla (mentioned later) both featured grommets on their looks, displaying that this trend is set to be huge later this year. Beaded clothing is also going to be a massive trend, as indicated by the viral TJ Maxx beaded bags and, of course, red carpet looks from the Grammys and awards season.
KATSEYE
KATSEYE’s looks were all distinctive, yet they made a cohesive group. The most common elements were lace, metallic dresses or dress elements and lace-up accents. All of the looks were white and silver, providing a consistent color scheme, which complemented each member’s features well. The best part of this look was that each dress was so different — there were two-piece sets, halter necklines, strapless dresses and cutouts. KATSEYE was definitely the best dressed group.
Not only have we seen the sheer lace trend from KATSEYE at the Grammys, but we have also seen it during fashion week. Lace details have been rising in popularity this fall and winter, going along with sheer tops. Yet, this awards/fashion week season has been the first time we have seen the two consistently paired together. We can assume that sheer lace will be one of the biggest trends of this year, if not the biggest.
We also see the lace up elements on KATSEYE, which we also saw on Carpenter. Since there are so many stars wearing this trend during awards season, we can infer that the lace-up trend will start to gain popularity soon.
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Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson stuck to her brand with her sparkly, yellow ensemble. Her custom Germanier outfit was a sequined crop top and maxi skirt with bright yellow beaded flower designs. Her figure was accented so well, with the skirt being very low-waisted. Honestly, this look was perfect for Larsson. Her new tour has had many bright colors, flowers and crop top and skirt sets.
Her new aesthetic with the Midnight Sun album has been absolutely flawless. Her happy and energetic demeanor on stage and online has totally matched her new fashion style. Also, Larsson’s aesthetic is so unique to her. This makes her even more distinct as an artist because whenever you see a hibiscus flower, dolphin or even a ton of bright colors, you immediately think of Larsson. It is no surprise that her Grammys look matched this.
Tyla
Tyla’s look was another standout from the red carpet. Her beige dress from Dsquared2 had a feathered train and slit, making it fun and incomparable to any other look from the Grammys. Her skin tone was accented perfectly from this dress, with the lighter beige of the dress making her tan skin stand out even more (her skin was flawless).
Another element that added to the dress was the beads. While beads were sewn on all over the dress, the most were gathered around the neckline and feathered slit. These gold beads provided a contrast between her dress and silver necklace, which was a fun extra element that added another dimension to her look.
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Conclusion
The 2026 Grammys were a great night for music, stars and fashion. While these are just a few of the best looks from the red carpet (see all of them here!), there were many other looks that were striking as well. Nevertheless, the Grammys have given us outstanding fashion, trend predictions and formal wear ideas.