Taylor Swift made her return to the American Music Awards on Tuesday night in L.A. in a head-turning metallic minidress and matching boots by Balmain.
The superstar’s mirrored high-neck long-sleeve dress shimmered with her every movement as she walked the red carpet in shiny thigh-high boots with the same finish. The over-the-knee style from Olivier Rousteing also came with a black heel with a silver ball detail and a pointy black patent leather cap toe.
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Swift, who is slated to open the show tonight with a performance of her song “I Did Something Bad,” topped off her look with Ofira Jewels earrings and rings and a Lorraine Schwartz ring.
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Meanwhile, Vanessa Hudgens commanded attention in a plunging baby pink satin gown, which covered nude satin Brain Atwood Madison platform sandals.
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Elsewhere, second-year host Tracee Ellis Ross made a statement in a bubblegum-pink pantsuit boasting black accents and classic pointy black pumps. A bold silver choker and drop earrings completed her standout ensemble.
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For more celeb fashion on the red carpet at the 2018 American Music Awards, check out the gallery.
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