From Gwen Stefani's revealing mesh to Jenny McCarthy's 60s throwback, Harry Styles' floral suit and an OCTOPUS dress: The most outrageous outfits on the American Music Awards red carpet

They may be called the American Music Awards, but fashion comes first on the AMA red carpet.

And the flashier the better, as the stars dig out their most flamboyant outfits - with taste coming second to extravagance.

From Gwen Stefani's revealing mesh creation to Jenny McCarthy's red 60s throwback and Harry Styles' floral suit - not to mention one unmissable octopus dress - we take a look at Sunday night's most outrageous outfits.

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Most outrageous! Gwen Stefani and Jenny McCarthy show off their unique take on red carpet fashion as they arrive for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
Most outrageous! Gwen Stefani and Jenny McCarthy show off their unique take on red carpet fashion as they arrive for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Most outrageous! Gwen Stefani and Jenny McCarthy show off their unique take on red carpet fashion as they arrive for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

She's a catch! American singer Z LaLa is known for her eye-catching outfits, with her octopus dress not disappointing

She's a catch! American singer Z LaLa is known for her eye-catching outfits, with her octopus dress not disappointing

TV host Jenny looked like she had recycled her Halloween outfit in a 60s-inspired creation. 

All in red, she wore over the knee suede boots, with diamante platform heels. The 43-year-old's short fit and flare dress was sleeveless with an asymmetrical hem and oversized belt.

A matching choker completed the fancy dress, while her bleached blonde hair was worn half up and heavy khohl ringed her eyes.

Her new husband Donnie Wahlberg certainly approved of the look, grabbing hold of his wife of a year for a couple shot. 

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Simply Jen: Jenny looked like she had recycled her Halloween outfit in a 60s-inspired creation; she certainly seemed to be having fun as she posed with her husband Donnie Wahlberg
Simply Jen: Jenny looked like she had recycled her Halloween outfit in a 60s-inspired creation; she certainly seemed to be having fun as she posed with her husband Donnie Wahlberg
Simply Jen: Jenny looked like she had recycled her Halloween outfit in a 60s-inspired creation; she certainly seemed to be having fun as she posed with her husband Donnie Wahlberg

Simply Jen: Jenny looked like she had recycled her Halloween outfit in a 60s-inspired creation; she certainly seemed to be having fun as she posed with her husband Donnie Wahlberg

Wearing her hair in a similar style - but with a very different outfit - was Gwen Stefani.

While the 46-year-old has never been in better shape, her obvious desire to show off her figure showed in her choice of outfit.

The mother-of-three threw all the fashion trends she could into her costume - from a peplum top, to a fishtail skirt, to batwing sleeves and a thick black choker.

Fan favourite: The No Doubt singer waved to her fans upon arrival

Fan favourite: The No Doubt singer waved to her fans upon arrival

Make a dramatic entrance with a sheer black dress like Gwen

Gwen Stefani has always been an aggressive style icon who pushes the envelope when it comes to fashion choices. She shows up to the AMAs in a stunning Yousef Al Jasmi creation from his Spring 2016 collection.

Yousef currently shows during Arabia Fashion Week and is known for his ultra glamorous red carpet designs. Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and ofcourse the Kardashians are all clients of his.

Sadly to get this dress, you'll need a private appointment in Qatar with him. However we figured out that the key design feature of this dress is that oversized ruffle bodice and of course the sheer fabric.

It shows off your assets without being garish. That sheer layer is so thinning! So we've rounded up a few sheer gowns from across the web which exude the same sort of glamour as Gwen's does.

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Sheer daring: The mother of three showed her lean pins in the transparent outfit
Sheer delight: The mother of three showed her lean pins in the transparent outfit
Sheer delight: The mother of three showed her lean pins in the transparent outfit

Sheer daring: The mother of three showed her lean pins in the transparent outfit

But it was the sheer mesh fabric that gave the kooky outfit it's shock factor - albeit with a black leotard preserving Gwen's modesty.

Gwen, who has long had her own fashion lines, carried off the youthful look. She performed at the AMAs and walked the red carpet without her beau Blake Shelton - having split from her husband of 13 years Gavin Rossdale this summer.

Of the men, One Direction's Harry certainly stood out in his black and white Gucci floral suit.

Indulging his love of prints, he certainly stood out while bandmates Niall, Louis, and Liam kept things simple in classic colors.

Standing out: One Direction's Harry Styles wowed in a floral flared Gucci suit with black floral blouse
Standing out: One Direction's Harry Styles wowed in a floral flared Gucci suit with black floral blouse

Standing out: One Direction's Harry Styles wowed in a floral flared Gucci suit with black floral blouse

That's only one star in One Direction! Harry stood out from his bandmates, who kept things classic

That's only one star in One Direction! Harry stood out from his bandmates, who kept things classic

Proving that she is indeed the new Kim, Kylie Jenner showed off her figure in a chain and leather creation.

The 18-year-old is looking more like her Kardashian half-sister every day, and didn't disappoint as she arrived with big sister Kendall.

Fully aware that all eyes would be upon her after her are they/aren't they breakup with Tyga this week, the reality star had pulled out all the stops.

She's the new Kim! Looking more like a Kardashian every day, Kylie Jenner showed off her figure in a chain and leather creation
She's the new Kim! Looking more like a Kardashian every day, Kylie Jenner showed off her figure in a chain and leather creation
She's the new Kim! Looking more like a Kardashian every day, Kylie Jenner showed off her figure in a chain and leather creation

She's the new Kim! Looking more like a Kardashian every day, Kylie Jenner showed off her figure in a chain and leather creation

For singer Ciara and dancer turned actress Julianne Hough the thigh was the limit in their revealing dresses.

Both wore their hair back in ponytails, while Julianne appeared to have brought her dinner along in a Tupperware container - or was that a clutch bag? 

Swedish singer Tove Lo showed her, well, everything, in a dress of wide cut net. 

The thigh's the limit! Both singer Ciara and dancer turned actress Julianne Hough showed off their toned legs in high cut dresses
The thigh's the limit! Both singer Ciara and dancer turned actress Julianne Hough showed off their toned legs in high cut dresses

The thigh's the limit! Both singer Ciara and dancer turned actress Julianne Hough showed off their toned legs in high cut dresses

A pair of thick suede winter boots kept her feet warm, while her hair was worn in a stark side parting.

Also in all black was singer Alanis Morissette, who wore a long-sleeved black dress with leather top with a turtleneck.

The outfit was certainly a choice, but didn't overly flatter the mother-of-two's figure.

Not such little black dresses: Alanis Morissette wore a long-sleeved black dress with leather top with a turtleneck, while Swedish singer Tove Lo showed her, well, everything, in a dress of wide cut net
Not such little black dresses: Alanis Morissette wore a long-sleeved black dress with leather top with a turtleneck, while Swedish singer Tove Lo showed her, well, everything, in a dress of wide cut net

Not such little black dresses: Alanis Morissette wore a long-sleeved black dress with leather top with a turtleneck, while Swedish singer Tove Lo showed her, well, everything, in a dress of wide cut net

2015 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD WINNERS

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Luke Bryan

Ariana Grande

Nicki Minaj

One Direction - WINNER

Taylor Swift

 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Fetty Wap

Sam Hunt - WINNER

Tove Lo

Walk The Moon

The Weeknd

 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, See You Again

Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk!

Ed Sheeran, Thinking Out Loud

Taylor Swift, Blank Space - WINNER

The Weeknd, Can’t Feel My Face

 

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR 

Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth, See You Again

Rihanna & Kanye West Featuring Paul McCartney, FourFiveSeconds

Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk!

Skrillex & Diplo Featuring Justin Bieber, Where Are Ü Now - WINNER

Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Bad Blood

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK

Nick Jonas

Ed Sheeran - WINNER

Sam Smith

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK

Ariana Grande

Taylor Swift

Meghan Trainor

 

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK

Maroon 5

One Direction

Walk The Moon

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK

Ed Sheeran, x

Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour

Taylor Swift, 1989 - WINNER

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY

Jason Aldean

Luke Bryan - WINNER

Sam Hunt

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY

Kelsea Ballerini

Miranda Lambert

Carrie Underwood - WINNER

 

FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY

Zac Brown Band

Florida Georgia Line - WINNER

Little Big Town

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY

Jason Aldean, Old Boots, New Dirt

Florida Georgia Line, Anything Goes - WINNER

Sam Hunt, Montevallo

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP

Drake

Fetty Wap

Nicki Minaj - WINNER

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP

J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Drake, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late

Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint - WINNER

 

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

Chris Brown

Trey Songz

The Weeknd - WINNER

 

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

Beyoncé

Mary J. Blige 

Rihanna - WINNER

 

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B

Chris Brown, X

D’Angelo and The Vanguard, Black Messiah

The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness - WINNER

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Fall Out Boy - WINNER

Hozier

Walk The Moon

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift - WINNER

Meghan Trainor

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN

Enrique Iglesias - WINNER

Ricky Martin

Romeo Santos

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Casting Crowns - WINNER

Hillsong United

MercyMe

 

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

Calvin Harris - WINNER

David Guetta

Zedd

 

TOP SOUNDTRACK

Fifty Shades of Grey

Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1

Pitch Perfect 2 - WINNER

 

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