Just because the show ends doesn't mean the party stops.
Such was the case Monday night as the 2019 MTV VMAs wrapped for the 36th time. With stars like Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and more taking home coveted statues this year and Missy Elliott being honored with the 2019 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate as the show wrapped inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey—and that's precisely what the celebs did.
With soirées set up around the city, from DJ Khaled's bash at Avenue Nightclub to a party thrown in Missy Elliott's honor, there were plenty of options for toasting to the night.
But first, an outfit change! Many of the VMAs' guests, performers and presenters ditched their award show looks and stepped out in the Big Apple in fresh party attire, from snake print to head-to-toe sequins.
Of course, the standout after-party accessory was a Moon Person statue, which Missy Elliott posed with at her bash.
Don't take our word for it! Check out all of the fabulous after-party fashions in E!'s gallery below.
The 2019 honoree and legendary singer rocks a Louis Vuitton 'fit at her own after-party.
The pair are all smiles as they hold hands to the Columbia Records' bash at New York's Up&Down.
The winning rapper changes out of her red Déviant La Vie dress and into a sexy snake print design from Fashion Nova.
This photo is everything! Lil' Kim steps out in a vibrant and colorful design for the "Work It" star's after-party.
The songstress changes out of her orange Dundas gown and into comfier party attire: a black cropped top and floral-print jeans.
Things are still going strong between the pair! The two keep things casual and sleek as they hit up Columbia Records' bash. Yes, the same fête Jenner's ex went to with the "Slide Away" singer.
The 49-year-old icon makes a grand entrance at Missy Elliott's after-party.
The "Lover" songstress swaps her colorful award show looks for a sleek black jumpsuit. We love that she's covered head-to-toe in sequins.
To cap off her fashionable night, the star dons a strapless heart print dress with matching gloves. And yes, we love the scünci "Kira Kira" cystal scrunchie too.
The three musketeers! The MTV VMAs winner and supermodel sisters pose for the cameras.
"My date last night was super hot," the 29-year-old pop star captions her Instagram post.
The Queer Eye star slips out of his daring black design and opts for something more casual. However, he still looks chic as ever with his white long-sleeve and vibrant skirt.
The actress is seen leaving the VMAs after-party at The Fleur Room Lounge with a mystery man.
The actress is red hot, hot, hot at the Republic Records after-party.
The longtime couple sizzle at Missy Elliott's after-party with their daring and over-the-top outfits.
The star switches out of her silver Christian Siriano cut-out dress and slips into a leopard top, leather pants and cheetah-print platform shoes.
The reality TV personality switches up her hot pink mini dress for something more flashy! She rocks a sparkly emerald gown that matches her equally vibrant green shadow.
A dynamic duo! The actresses strike a pose on the red carpet as they hit up Missy Elliott's after-party.