- Though 2019 saw a ton of wild fashion, celebrities showed off a number of glamorous looks this year.
- On the red carpet, stars like Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Priyanka Chopra all wore voluminous ball gowns.
- Kacey Musgraves, on the other hand, put a glam spin on a minidress, and Julia Roberts did the same with pants.
- Timothée Chalamet and Lil Nas X made an impression styling silver suits in different ways on the red carpet.
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At the Golden Globe Awards in January, Lady Gaga matched her hair color to her blue ball gown.
Her strapless, haute-couture gown was designed by Valentino. It had a long train that extended down the red carpet, and perfectly matched her powder-blue hair.
Julia Roberts, on the other hand, put a glamorous twist on pleated pants in a Stella McCartney ensemble.
Roberts’ single-shoulder dress was tucked around the waist with a belt, while half of the skirt fell to the floor behind her for a dose of drama. She completed the look with elegant strappy sandals.
Mandy Moore opted for an off-the-shoulder dress at the 2019 SAG Awards that month.
The ensemble was one of her most glamorous looks to date. Her Jason Wu dress featured a thigh-high slit, long sleeves, and a jewel-encrusted neckline, while her heels were covered with gems.
At the same event, Melissa McCarthy dazzled in a silver dress by Iorine.
Her V-neck dress was covered in sparkles, and also featured balloon sleeves. For accessories, McCarthy chose silver heels and dangling earrings.
Despite designers refusing to dress her for the Grammy Awards in February, Bebe Rexha arrived in a stunning ball gown.
The gown, designed by Monsoori, featured both a plunging neckline and tiered skirt. On social media, Rexha told her fans that she almost didn't have a dress to wear to the event.
"A lot of [designers] do not want to dress me because I'm too big - literally, I'm too big," Rexha said on Instagram. "If a size 6-8 is too big, then I don't know what to tell you. Then I don't want to wear your f---ing dresses. Cause that's crazy."
Kacey Musgraves made a fluffy Valentino minidress look glam at a Grammys after-party.
Her semi-sheer dress was made from tiers of red fabric, and paired perfectly with her shiny sandals. Musgraves also wore her hair in a '60s-inspired updo, which added even more glamour to her look.
Regina King proved in February that you don't have to wear an over-the-top dress to look glamorous.
Rather than wearing a giant ball gown or colorful frock, King opted for an elegant Oscar de la Renta dress. The strapless gown also featured a long train and thigh-high slit.
With the help of Christian Siriano, Billy Porter turned a tuxedo into a ball gown.
At the Oscars, Porter wore his tuxedo-dress with a white shirt and black bow tie underneath the blazer portion. For the event's Vanity Fair after-party, however, the actor chose to ditch the extra garment, and replace his tie with a pearl necklace.
Porter's tuxedo was one of the star's many fashion moments in 2019 that made him one to watch on the red carpet.
Wearing Christian Siriano at the same event, Octavia Spencer dazzled in an off-the-shoulder dress.
Her sparkling blue gown featured short, cascading sleeves, as well as a floor-length skirt. Spencer completed the look with curled hair, a velvet clutch, and long earrings.
Emma Roberts sparkled in a beige dress that night.
Roberts oozed glamour in a semi-sheer dress covered in sparkles and designed by Yanina Couture. The barely-there strapless gown, featured accent sleeves and a thigh-high slit.
In March, Lizzo attended the GLAAD Media Awards wearing a neon gown.
Though her dress had a full skirt, it wasn't a traditional ball gown - instead, it had a button-up collared top and giant layered sleeves.
Two months later, Blake Lively attended the premiere of "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" wearing a bright-yellow maternity dress.
Her sparkling gown was sleeveless, and had an ankle-length skirt with a thigh-high slit. Lively completed her ensemble with strappy sandals and a curled hairstyle.
Gemma Chan was able to make a giant crystal headpiece look stunning.
Chan accessorized her sparkling Tom Ford dress and cape with the oversized headpiece as well as diamond bracelets.
Priyanka Chopra looked elegant while attending the Cannes Film Festival that same month.
Ahead of a screening for "Les Plus Belles Annees D'Une Vie," Chopra walked the red carpet wearing a strapless Georges Hobeika dress made from layers of chiffon, matching her husband Nick Jonas.
Lucy Liu rocked a purple gown at the Tony Awards in June.
Her stunning ball gown, designed by Christian Siriano, was sleeveless and had a plunging neckline. Its skirt also stood out thanks to its four distinct tiers.
In July, Beyoncé wore a yellow gown that was equally stunning and daring.
Beyoncé's glamorous dress by Nguyen Cong Tri had a triangular cutout across the chest, and a hip-high slit on the right side of her skirt. She completed the look with drop earrings, a bracelet, and gold sandals.
Lil Nas X wore one of his boldest looks to date at the MTV Video Music Awards in August.
From his cropped jacket to his sparkling pants - both designed by Christian Cowan - the "Old Town Road" rapper was covered in sparkles. He also donned silver cowboy boots by Pskaufman and a lace shirt to add flair.
Timothée Chalamet proved he's one of the most fashionable men in Hollywood this year.
While at the Venice Film Festival in September, Chalamet wore a silver suit over a straight-neck shirt that looked like it was made from silk. His outfit was designed by Haider Ackermann.
Cardi B wore one of the year's biggest dress trends to Rihanna's 2019 Diamond Ball in September.
Ball gowns made from tiers of chiffon were extremely popular this year, so it makes sense that Cardi B would wear the elegant trend. The rapper opted for a blush-pink version designed by Georges Hobeiki. To complete the look, she wore her hair in an updo and accessorized with diamonds.
Zendaya channeled Poison Ivy on the red carpet in a Vera Wang dress.
At the 2019 Emmys, Zendaya arrived wearing a strapless gown with a green skirt and sheer bodice. The dress also had a thigh-high slit, which revealed green heels that perfectly matched her look.
Laverne Cox chose a mermaid silhouette for a fashion event.
She looked stunning in the purple gown, which had off-the-shoulder sleeves and a pleated mermaid skirt.
Elle Fanning looked like a princess in October while attending a "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" premiere.
She wore a mint-green Armani ball gown, which had a sparkling top, mesh overlay, and ruffled sleeves. Her semi-sheer skirt also featured a layer of sparkles.
Normani put a glamorous twist on 1920s-inspired fashion in November.
She wore a black-and-gold outfit complete with a corset-style top and fringe skirt. To make the look even more elegant, Normani donned black gloves and a fluffy shawl.
To close out the year, Rihanna paired a mint-green minidress with a giant diamond necklace.
Gloves and a sheer shawl were also attached to her dress by rows of gemstones. Her ensemble was designed by Fenty.
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