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Stars stick to the classics on the Grammy red carpet.

- By Joy Sewing STAFF WRITER joy.sewing@chron.com

The Grammy Awards, like the recent Golden Globes, gave us a chance to see stars dress up again after a year of pandemic stay-at-home attire.

Music’s biggest night is usually a wild card when it comes to the red carpet — with looks ranging from revealing to strange. But on Sunday, the virtual event featured music notables staying close to classic looks; there wasn’t anything too crazy, for the most part.

In the category of most figurehugg­ing style was Beyoncé, who made an entrance — arriving just in time to accept the award for best rap performanc­e with fellow Houstonian Megan Thee Stallion — in an off-the-shoulder black leather Schiaparel­li minidress with fingernail-tipped gloves and long drop earrings. She made history Sunday as the most decorated female Grammy winner of all time.

Megan channeled a Hollywood starlet, albeit with ultra long nails, in a red-orange, strapless Dolce & Gabbana gown with long train and thigh-high slit. She was presented the best new artist Grammy by fellow Houstonian Lizzo, who wore a pale pink Balmain dress with a high-low ruffle hem.

Going against the classic trend was Doja Cat, who went for a daring look in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a plunging neckline and chartreuse feather skirt. Noah Cyrus chose a white column gown with a voluminous cape by Schiaparel­li, a fave designer of Lady Gaga. And Phoebe Bridgers arrived in her signature glammed-up goth look, with a white sequinned skeleton suit by Thom Browne.

But that’s as wild as it got. Dua Lipa wore a sheer-crystal Versace butterfly dress with side cutouts that was a throwback to Christina Aguilera’s butterfly dress at the 2000 Grammys. Taylor Swift looked like an ode to spring in a long-sleeve minidress by Oscar de la Renta embellishe­d with multicolor­ed flowers, which social media dubbed “cottagecor­e.” Miranda Lambert’s Genny gown was embroidere­d with musical notes.

H.E.R. channeled a boho vibe with a burgundy velvet tunic and pants embellishe­d with crystals from Dundas fall 2021 collection. Another great pantsuit look was worn by Ingrid Andress, who looked stunning in white Amani Prive with a crystal chain bodice.

Louis Vuitton made a big showing at the Grammys with looks worn by BTS, Chloe x Halle and Cynthia Erivo in a gorgeous sequinned gown that rivaled the one Regina King wore for the Golden Globes.

Wearing Gucci were host Trevor Noah in a classic black wool-mohair tux, Harry Styles in a mint-green faux fur boa and black leather suit and Billie Eilish in a Gucci rose-pink floral shirt with sequin tiger, with matching pants and mask. Finneas and Anderson .Paak also wore Gucci.

The Haim sisters — Alana, Danielle and Este— wore coordinati­ng powder-blue looks by Prada.

Debi Nova opted for a pink strapless minidress with cascading train by Georges Chakra, while Jhene Aiko went big — in a glamorous Monsoori gown with yards and yards of pink tulle.

 ?? Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy ?? Beyoncé, left, in custom Schiaparel­li and Megan Thee Stallion in Dolce & Gabbana
Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy Beyoncé, left, in custom Schiaparel­li and Megan Thee Stallion in Dolce & Gabbana
 ?? Kevin Mazur / Getty Images ?? Ingrid Andress in Armani
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images Ingrid Andress in Armani
 ?? Jordan Strauss / Associated Press ?? Lizzo in Balmain
Jordan Strauss / Associated Press Lizzo in Balmain
 ?? Jordan Strauss / Associated Press ?? Miranda Lambert in Genny
Jordan Strauss / Associated Press Miranda Lambert in Genny
 ?? Kevin Winter / AFP via Getty Images ?? Harry Styles performs in a leather suit, no shirt and a feather boa during the Grammy Awards.
Kevin Winter / AFP via Getty Images Harry Styles performs in a leather suit, no shirt and a feather boa during the Grammy Awards.
 ?? Jordan Strauss / Associated Press ?? Doja Cat in Roberto Cavalli
Jordan Strauss / Associated Press Doja Cat in Roberto Cavalli
 ?? Kevin Mazur / AFP via Getty Images ?? Trevor Noah in Gucci
Kevin Mazur / AFP via Getty Images Trevor Noah in Gucci

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