The 2016 BET Awards are going down! With a Prince tribute that will go down in history and all of the fabulous wardrobe changes to come from co-host Tracee Ellis Ross, it’s going to be a fantastic night!
Here are the red carpet looks in 3…2…1…
Gabrielle Union flaunted her toned gams in a one-shoulder Marc Jacobs gown with a thigh-high slit. She’s always radiant.
Janelle Monae was suited up in a striped sequin Sass & Bide pairing. Hot!
Tracee Ellis Ross smoldered in a vintage 1983 Thierry Mugler python turtleneck dress that fit her like a second skin. Adding in some Christian Louboutin heels, she was perfection personified.
2 Chainz sported a Gucci embroidered shearling coat, a polo from the iconic Italian fashion house, and a refined updo.
Our own Editor-in-Chic Claire Sulmers went for a bold and colorful mini dress with a cape by MyChael Knight. She finished the look off with some metallic open-toed Guiseppe Zanotti heels. Hot!
Meagan Good certainly made a few women green with envy in a Lorena Sarbu cutout gown with a thigh-high slit in the vibrant shade.
A $2,596 Balmain Black and White Long Sleeve Harlequin Print Mini Dress was on the agenda for Jasmine Sanders.
Tia Mowry-Hardrict flaunted her curves in a printed Roberto Cavalli turtleneck dress with fringed detailing. Werk Tia!
Tia’s husband, Cory Hardrict, was one of the night’s best dressed men in a timeless tux.
Karrueche Tran was simple and chic in a black button-front dress and gold accoutrements. She’s gorgeous!
Yara Shahidi shimmered and sparkled in a sequin Tracy Reese dress. I live for her style.
South African singer Nandi Mngoma couldn’t be missed in her very own black and white strapless COLOUR gown: a collaboration with Inga Madyibi. I cannot wait to see what she wears next, I have my eye on her!
Letoya Luckett channeled old Hollywood glamour in a red keyhole halter gown with a thigh-high slit.
Sheer side panels, cutout detailing, and a deep-v neckline accented Regina Hall’s sultry ensemble.
There was no doubt that Lisa Raye would wear white! She added some color to her signature look with a short lavender haircut.
Tasha Smith opted for a yellow printed jumpsuit for the evening.
Jermaine Dupri gave some color to an all-white look with a red beaded bomber. Nice jacket!
Woke bae Jesse Williams slipped on a black suit with contrast trim. He could literally wear anything and look fantastic.
Alicia Keys paired a silver head-wrap with a black silky jumpsuit.
Rocsi Diaz slipped on an embroidered and embellished jumpsuit. I need this in my wardrobe!
Zulay Henao brought the drama in a one-shoulder, curve-hugging mini dress with one voluminous, cascading cape sleeve.
Everything was coming up roses for Eva Marcille in a long-sleeve embroidered mini dress boasting the tried-and-true flower.
I loved Naturi Naughton’s Nina Ricci lace LBD, but wasn’t too keen on the hair…
A printed one-shoulder dress and black cutout sculpted dress were Julissa Bermudez’s choices for the awards show. The belt was unnecessary, but the look is cute otherwise!
Morris Chestnut chose a burgundy suit with contrast skinny lapels. In a word: fine.
Fantasia Barrino definitely turned heads in a sheer dress with sequin embellishment and embroidery. She’s been winning in the style department this year!
French Montana was so fresh and clean in a jacquard tunic, matching cream pants, and high-top kicks.
Sequins and florals came together for Andra Day’s midi dress. Isn’t she beautiful?
Mya couldn’t be missed in a yellow strapless top with a silky, floor-grazing overlay and matching high-waist trousers.
Chloe and Halle were on-trend in classic stripes. Stunning girls!
EJ King was virtually unrecognizable in a classic, white button-front shirt and high-waist trousers with sheer panels.
Maria Schiavocampo was the lady in red in a one-shoulder BCBGMAXAZRIA gown and a gold choker. This was fab.
EJ Johnson layered a python fringe belt over a sheer black jumpsuit.
Marcus Scribner was dapper in a blue suit, given some flair with a printed navy button-front shirt underneath.
Mayte Garcia was in attendance in a floral high-neck halter gown, paying homage to her late husband with the epic Prince tribute taking place with some of our favorite artists.
Leon chose a black tunic and brown skinny trousers, while his daughter opted for a strapless LWD. Gorgeous family!
Who had your favorite look at the awards show? Stay tuned with all of the night’s ensembles!
