While we've now become accustomed to spotting the celeb-favored nearly naked dress [1] on the red carpet, last night's BET Awards show was shockingly tame. Although the stars stepped out ready to stun, they did so in smaller, subtler ways: a deep V-neck here, a splash of sparkle there, capes, feathers, crop tops — you name it, they rocked it. We even spotted some twinning moments happening among the ladies.
Needless to say, everyone looked fierce. Keep on scrolling to see all the jaw-dropping looks that caught our eye.
Rihanna
Rihanna [2]'s gold Giorgio Armani suit was kinda covered up for the star, but she paired her look with one of our favorite Summer accessories: the body chain [3].
Zendaya
Zendaya [4] sparkled and shined on the red carpet in a silver jeweled shirtdress and matching platforms.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox ditched her usual curve-hugging dresses for a more casual, low-cut jumpsuit by Dmitry Sholokhov.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union [5] looked superglam in this cutout, sequined Halston Heritage number.
Laverne Cox and Gabrielle Union
The two ladies later changed into matching white dresses and Stuart Weitzman heels, having a twinning moment on stage.
Blac Chyna and Amber Rose
Laverne and Gabrielle weren't the only ones who matched! Blac Chyna and Amber Rose walked the red carpet together in white suits and crop tops.
Serayah
One of Taylor Swift [6]'s fashionable friends [7], Serayah, wore an edgy chain-like dress.
Serayah
She later changed into a sexy leather look, including a strappy, peplum crop top.
Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis is growing up! The 11-year-old looked sweet and age-appropriate in a simple pink dress and some ballet flats.
Ciara
Ciara rocked a slitted, embellished Wes Gordon dress with bronze Stuart Weitzman sandals.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams [8] went with this sleek, green Hervé Léger by Max Azria gown that showed a little bit of skin thanks to a tiny cutout.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj flaunted her curves in a long, black Givenchy gown that featured an oversize zipper.
Nicki Minaj
The star later changed into this cutout black and white number as she posed with her awards.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson [9] accepted the Ultimate Icon award in the ultimate chic Summer outfit: a white collared jumpsuit.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae brought the drama in a SAFiYAA cape look and Jennifer Fisher jewels.
Cassie
Cassie was supersexy in a very low-cut black minidress.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland [10] didn't care that it was Summer — she covered up in this breathtaking feathered look that barely showed any skin at at.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross posed in this figure-flattering white dress and some classic white pumps. But we can't stop staring at those gold cuffs!
La La Anthony
La La had some fun in a patterened Peter Pilotto number that was perfect for Summer.
Christina Milian
Christina's embellished white outfit was almost armor-like, but somehow it worked on the petite star.