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!
The singer wasn't shy about showing a lot of leg in this strappy look.
The singer showed some skin in this sheer black lace look.
The actress had all eyes on her as she arrived to the show in a daring sheer nude slip dress.
Chloe Bailey's MTV VMAs look in one word? Bold.
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.
The singer put the mini in mini skirt with this bold co-ord.
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.
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.
The "MONTERO" singer clearly understood the assignment because few outfits say bold fashion quite like a glittering purple pantsuit with a dramatic train.
The singer gave off some major "Dirrty" vibes in a black leather crop top and coordinating lace-up pants.
Hand her a mic because host and nominee Doja Cat arrived ready to rock this show.
The singer brought brought some seriously sultry glamour to the red carpet in this plunging gown.
There was no missing the "Space Cowboy" singer on the red carpet with that larger-than-life purple feathered hat.