The BET Awards’ Best-Dressed Women: When the Girls Came to EAT
Okay, ladies. Let’s talk fashion. Last night’s BET Awards? An absolute masterclass in slayage. The invitation said “black tie,” and while some of the fellas clearly thought that meant “Halloween costume with a twist,” the women? THE WOMEN UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT. Elegant, edgy, sexy, and just dripping in goddess energy.
Let’s give our queens their flowers—starting with the ones who turned the carpet into a full-blown runway.
Ciara: Showing Love To Atlanta, High Fashion Style
CiCi came through serving Atlanta streetwear meets couture fantasy. Dressed in an all-black leather dress with dramatic feather details and topped with an Atlanta hat, she gave us edgy, fearless, and unapologetically ATL. Who else could make a fitted cap look that high fashion? Only Ciara.
Skai Jackson: Petite but Powerful
Skai said “I might be small but I came to SHUT IT DOWN.” Wrapped in a silver sheer gown that hugged her body like a second skin, she looked like a living, breathing trophy. The detailing? Delicate. The fit? Custom-cut perfection. She gave shimmer, she gave shape, she gave “please zoom in on me immediately.”
Ryan Destiny: Angel Energy Unlocked
If heaven had a dress code, Ryan Destiny just modeled it. She floated in a slowly flowing white gown that was equal parts sensual and serene. Honestly, if she had sprouted wings mid-interview, no one would have blinked. This is what you wear when you know you’re the main character—even if Beyoncé is in the building.
GloRilla: Leather? YES MA’AM
GloRilla came in hot in a long leather gown with a high slit that screamed “bad girl energy with grace.” And let’s talk about that blonde highlight moment—chef’s kiss! Her whole look said, “I’ll steal your man and your mic, and look flawless doing it.”
Kehlani: Art in Motion
We don’t know if Kehlani wore a dress or a priceless museum piece—but either way, it belonged behind velvet ropes. The craftsmanship was insane, and when paired with Alexis Bittar’s Liquid Lucite Wave Ring and Crystal Pave Geode Earrings? Literal magic. This wasn’t just a look. It was a moment.
Doechii: Funky Chic Fantasy
Doechii rolled in wearing a bold red Mia Mia two-piece that screamed high fashion with a “catch me if you can” twist.The outfit said “fashion-forward,” the hair said “don’t mess with me,” and the attitude said “I’m the one they came to see.”
Amerie: Legs and Legacy
Amerie reminded us exactly why we missed her. Her black dress may have had a quirky shape, but we were living for it—especially since it let her legs do all the talking. Short, sharp, and stylish. Welcome back, queen.
Kandi Burruss: R-rated Royalty
Kandi came to disrupt. Half dress, half lingerie, all confidence. She pulled off what most of us wouldn’t even attempt in our dreams. That black-on-black-on-sheer look was risky—but risk well taken. The bedroom met the ballroom, and somehow… it worked!
Yung Miami: Purple Reign
Yung Miami channeled her inner royal in a flowy purple gown with a dramatic slit. It was classy, grown, and sexy—all while keeping everything perfectly in place. No wardrobe malfunctions here. Just elegance and edge, perfectly balanced like a cocktail we didn’t know we needed.
Tamar Braxton: Operatic Red Drama
Tamar came dressed like she had just left a sold-out show at the Paris Opera House. Long red gloves, rich scarlet fabric, and a silhouette that said “You will not forget me.” And guess what? We won’t.
LisaRaye McCoy: White-Hot and Timeless
Ladies and gentlemen: This is 60. LisaRaye said “Aging? Never heard of her.” In a white beaded gown that showed off her toned stomach like it was the early 2000s again, she proved that beauty doesn’t expire—it just upgrades.
Keyshia Cole: Mom, But Make It Fashion
Keyshia let everything hang out in a sheer black gown that left very little to the imagination. And yes, she brought her sons. Are they traumatized? Probably. But Mama’s outside and looking good—sometimes the girls just gotta live, ya know?
Keke Palmer: Sparkle and Sass
Keke stepped out in a short black dress covered in sequins that said, “I’m sexy, I’m sparkly, and I’m still THAT girl.” The look was youthful, chic, and perfectly tailored. Keke really said, “Watch me shine.” And oh, we did.
Andra Day: Classic but Make It Cool
Andra’s black and grey sheer gown was the perfect marriage of elegance and edge. A peek at the shoes, a hint of shoulder, and a whole lot of glam. She could’ve attended the Oscars, a Met Gala, or high tea with Rihanna—and it would’ve still hit.
Kysre Gondrezick: WNBA or Supermodel?
Miss Kysre showed up in a form-fitting black gown that had everyone forgetting she’s a professional athlete and not a runway star. The dress hugged every inch of her toned body and left the crowd asking, “Wait, where do I sign up for basketball camp?”
Tia Mowry: Gold Goals
Tia Mowry shined like a golden goddess in a rich brown gown that complemented her skin like butter on toast. But let’s talk about the Alexis Bittar accessories—those bangles and bold earrings? They were giving Cleopatra-meets-Couture, and we ate it up.
Ashanti: Mommy, Maybe?
Rumor has it Ashanti might be expecting—but that didn’t stop her from rocking a deep-cut black dress that said, “I still got it.” The dress served sexy and sophisticated, and the girls (and bump?) were girling. She was glowing from every angle.
Jennifer Freeman & Tisha Campbell: Throwback Royalty
These two gave us the reunion we didn’t know we needed. Jennifer floated in a long black gown that was elegant and grown, while Tisha served up old-school sex appeal in a burgundy leather dress that screamed “Martin knew what he was doing.” Iconic.
Mya: The Underrated Queen
Burgundy was the color of the night, and Mya wore it better than anyone. Styled by Joe Exclusive and decked out in Alexis Bittar pieces—including that Brut Mosaic Collar and the Lucite bangles—we were obsessed. She looked regal, rich, and ready to drop an album.
Final Thoughts:
When it came to the red carpet, the men were giving “confused cosplay” and the women were giving “fashion icons of tomorrow.” These ladies brought everything: glam, grace, body, and boldness. Some made us gasp, others made us screenshot—but all of them reminded us why the BET Awards red carpet belongs to the girls.
Now excuse us while we Pinterest some outfits we will absolutely never afford