MTV VMAs 2018: 5 Worst Dressed Celebrities in Trashy Outfits

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Provocative clothing was definitely trending at the MTV VMAs this year and the worst dressed celebrities did not leave much to the imagination. Your usual suspects served up some memorable red carpet looks on Monday night at Radio City Music Hall.

1. Iggy Azalea in Geometric Dress

The 28-year-old ‘Survive The Summer’ rapper should have worn a different pair of shoes with her geometric dress from the Fausto Puglisi Fall 2018 RTW Collection.

Iggy Azalea’s black leather over-the-knee boots, which are from the same Italian maverick designer, feature pointed toes, antique silver-tone stud embellishments, sun and cross adornments at sides, and tonal stitching.

Iggy Azalea wearing a geometric dress from the Fausto Puglisi Fall 2018 RTW CollectionIggy Azalea wearing a geometric dress from the Fausto Puglisi Fall 2018 RTW Collection

Iggy Azalea at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018Iggy Azalea at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018

Iggy Azalea's boots feature antique silver-tone stud embellishments throughoutIggy Azalea’s boots feature antique silver-tone stud embellishments throughout

2. Rita Ora in Tacky See-Through Mesh Dress

The 27-year-old “Anywhere” pop superstar hit the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards in a see-through mesh creation from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2018 Haute Couture Collection.

Rita Ora's bejeweled eye makeup at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018Rita Ora’s bejeweled eye makeup at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018

Rita Ora styled her tacky VMAs look with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, a slicked-back hairdo, bejeweled eye makeup, and black satin ‘Rose’ sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti’s Resort ’19 Collection with rose embellishment.

Rita Ora in a see-through mesh creation from the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2018 Haute Couture CollectionRita Ora in a see-through mesh creation from the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2018 Haute Couture Collection

Rita performed during the awards ceremony and took home the award for Best Dance Video for her collaboration with the late Avicii, “Lonely Together.”

Rita Ora rocks black satin 'Rose' sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti's Resort '19 Collection with rose embellishmentRita Ora rocks black satin ‘Rose’ sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti’s Resort ’19 Collection with rose embellishment

3. Nicki Minaj in See-Through Dress

The 35-year-old rapper came to the 2018 MTV VMAs in a cream bodysuit with black pipelining from the Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Fall 2018 RTW Collection styled with a matching choker, a waist belt, and a light sheer dress with ruffle trim.

Nicky Minaj finished off her outfit with Yeezy Season 7 PVC sandals (available at Farfetch) and a variety of jewelry from Messika.

Nicki Minaj at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018Nicki Minaj at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018

Nicki Minaj in a cream bodysuit with black pipelining from the Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Fall 2018 RTW CollectionNicki Minaj in a cream bodysuit with black pipelining from the Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh Fall 2018 RTW Collection

She won the award for Best Hip-Hop for her “Chun-Li” video. The other nominees were Cardi B and 21 Savage‘s “Bartier Cardi,” The Carters‘ “Apeshit,” J. Cole‘s “ATM,” Drake‘s “God’s Plan,” and Migos ft. Drake‘s “Walk It Talk It.”

Nicki Minaj won the award for Best Hip-Hop for her “Chun-Li” videoNicki Minaj won the award for Best Hip-Hop for her “Chun-Li” video

During the show, Nicki took a helicopter ride from Radio City Music Hall to downtown Manhattan’s Oculus for her performance. She performed a medley of her songs “Barbie Dreams” and “Majesty” during the nearly five-minute performance.

4. Blac Chyna in Chain Link Dress and Okydok Sandals

The 30-year-old model showed off her numerous body tattoos in a pink chain link dress with a white g-string thong, a silver wig, a pink clutch, bejeweled Okydok sandals by Christian Louboutin (available at Nordstrom), and an assortment of statement jewelry.

How do you like Blac Chyna‘s jaw-dropping dress? Her ensemble was styled by Laurel DeWitt.

Blac Chyna at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018Blac Chyna at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018

Blac Chyna's fake ass appears to have collapsed under the weight of her numerous butt implantsBlac Chyna’s fake ass appears to have collapsed under the weight of her numerous butt implants

Blac Chyna shows off her numerous body tattoos in a pink chain link dress with pink makeupBlac Chyna shows off her numerous body tattoos in a pink chain link dress with pink makeup

Blac Chyna shows off her feet in bejeweled Okydok sandalsBlac Chyna shows off her feet in bejeweled Okydok sandals

Christian Louboutin Okydok Crystal Embellished Sandals, $2,095 at Nordstrom

A starburst of glinting crystals, glimmering stones and sequins shines at the vamp of a silvery ankle strap sandal set on a slender stiletto heel.

Christian Louboutin Okydok Crystal Embellished Sandals

A starburst of glinting crystals, glimmering stones and sequins shines at the vamp of a silvery ankle strap sandal set on a slender stiletto heel

5. Amber Rose as Sexy Red Devil

Amber Rose rocked a sexy red devil costume while hitting the carpet at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall on Monday in New York City.

The 34-year-old model took it to the next level in a dominatrix-inspired latex corset outfit complete with a face mask, fishnet tights, over-the-knee boots and a matching leather whip. Do you think she mistook the evening for a Halloween party?

Amber Rose in a bright red leather outfit while hitting the carpet at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018Amber Rose in a bright red leather outfit while hitting the carpet at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018

Amber Rose took it to the next level in a latex corset complete with a matching leather whipAmber Rose took it to the next level in a latex corset complete with a matching leather whip

Amber Rose rocking red over-the-knee bootsAmber Rose rocking red over-the-knee boots

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