When it comes to risky fashion, there's no place like the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.
While it's one of music's biggest nights of the year, the award show is also the event for taking risks, sartorial ones included. It seems this year's attendees got the memo because the stars arrived to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sept. 12 in some seriously bold ensembles.
Who better to set the style tone than the night's host and go-to fashion risk-taker Doja Cat, who sported a black bodysuit accented with a purple wrap and finished with a pair of red patent knee-highs and matching platform tie-up heels.
There was also Kacey Musgraves, who traded in a little black dress for a purple one, paired it with long red gloves and topped off her look with a feathery purple hat that was simply unmissable.
Of course, with outfits like these, words just don't do them justice.
See all of the riskiest looks from the 2021 MTV VMAs below!
Ashanti
The singer wasn't shy about showing a lot of leg in this strappy look.
Charli XCX
The singer showed some skin in this sheer black lace look.
Megan Fox
The actress had all eyes on her as she arrived to the show in a daring sheer nude slip dress.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey's MTV VMAs look in one word? Bold.
Kim Petras
While posing alongside Paris Hilton, Kim Petras took more of an incognito approach to the MTV VMAs red carpet in a full latex face mask.
Normani
The singer put the mini in mini skirt with this bold co-ord.
Bella Poarch
The star did not go for subtlety on the red carpet as she stepped out in an elaborate black sheer lace ensemble with a dramatic train.
Camila Cabello
The "My Oh My" singer made a colorful statement on the red carpet in a vibrant red and pink gown wrapped up with a bow.
Lil Nas X
The "MONTERO" singer clearly understood the assignment because few outfits say bold fashion quite like a glittering purple pantsuit with a dramatic train.
Tinashe
The singer gave off some major "Dirrty" vibes in a black leather crop top and coordinating lace-up pants.
Doja Cat
Hand her a mic because host and nominee Doja Cat arrived ready to rock this show.
Anitta
The singer brought brought some seriously sultry glamour to the red carpet in this plunging gown.
Kacey Musgraves
There was no missing the "Space Cowboy" singer on the red carpet with that larger-than-life purple feathered hat.