The Celebs Work the Red Carpet: See the Best Dressed at the 2023 Grammys

Lizzo, Shania Twain, and Sam Smith at the GRAMMYs red carpet

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Eye-popping colors, sparkly embellishments, and dramatic silhouettes were all the rage.

If you ask us, the red carpet of any award show is just as exciting as watching who gets to take home the coveted trophies. The glitz, the glam — it’s why we tune in early, before the ceremonies begin, to watch the stars strut their stuff. The Grammys in particular are known for being one of the less stuffy award shows (remember in 2017 when Rihanna was caught casually sipping from a flask during the ceremony?), and the looks often reflect the fun vibe.

This year’s Grammys red carpet was no exception, and after the past two years of pandemic-related changes, music’s biggest night finally returned to Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center). Presenters, nominees, and guests showed out to see who would take home the Recording Academy’s most prestigious awards. On track to make history was Beyoncé, who was nominated for a leading nine awards and the chance to become the most decorated Grammy winner in history. Early on into the night, Viola Davis made history by winning a Grammy and therefore securing an EGOT — a win all the more important considering the Grammys’ history of failing to recognize Black art.

And there were even more wins on the red carpet. There were lots of eye-popping colors, sparkly embellishments, and dramatic silhouettes. Here were some of our favorite looks of the night.

Best Grammy Awards Red Carpet Looks 2023

Taylor Swift Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Kacey Musgraves Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Kacey Musgraves attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Cardi B Grammy 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Cardi B attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Harry Styles Grammys 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Harry Styles attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Anderson .Paak Grammys 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Anderson .Paak attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Sam Smith Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Sam Smith (C) attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Shania Twain Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Shania Twain attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Mary J. Blige Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Mary J. Blige attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Pharrell Williams Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Pharrell Williams attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)

Kelsea Ballerini Granmys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kelsea Ballerini attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Questlove Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Questlove attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Maren Morris Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Maren Morris attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Lizzo Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lizzo attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)

Heidi Klum Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Heidi Klum attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Laverne Cox Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Laverne Cox attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/WireImage)

Rita Wilson Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Rita Wilson attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Viola Davis Grammys Arrival 2023

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Viola Davis celebrates the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling award for “Finding Me” during the 65th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Amanda Gorman Grammys 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Amanda Gorman attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Mick Fleetwood Grammys 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Mick Fleetwood attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Miguel Grammys 2023 Arrival

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Miguel attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)