Outfit of the Year, with Doja Cat in Schiaparelli at the BMAs, Blake Lively in Versace at the Met + More

The year 2022 promised twice the fashion, twice the events and twice the glamor as the entire world returned to its pre-pandemic rhythm. The trend has been all about maximalism and fully executed looks, from clothes to hair to makeup, no matter the occasion, big or small.

As always, the contenders for Best Outfit of the Year were determined based on social media engagement, but it’s up to you to vote and tell us who gets the #1 spot:

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Willow Smith ambushed at the iHeart Radio Awards

In March, Willow Smith donned all black for the iHeart Radio Awards. The complete Ambush look, orchestrated by Chloe & Chenelle Delgadillo, featured a flowing double-breasted coat, leather miniskirt, thigh-high buckled platform leather boots, leather gloves and a spiked collar choker as finishing touches. Punk suits Willow!

Kim Kardashian caused quite a stir when she attended this year’s Met Gala in Marilyn Monroe’s original Bob Mackie nude gown, complete with crystal studs. The dress, which is reportedly worth $5 million, speaks for itself and was minimally styled with diamond chandelier earrings, a white fur coat, and clear platform heels.

Jodie Turner-Smith in Gucci at the Met Gala

Jodie Turner-Smith’s Gilded Glamor Met Gala look was a custom Gucci moment shimmering in head-to-toe crystals. Designed by Micah McDonald and Wayman Deon, the chain bra and fringed mini skirt was layered over an almond pink pleated sheer open skirt and accessorized with Gucci high jewelery earrings in 18kt white gold, pink sapphires and diamonds. , a bee-shaped multi-finger ring in 18kt white gold and diamonds. , 18kt white gold, violet tourmaline and diamond solitaire ring, 18kt white gold, ruby ​​and diamond tiger head ring, 18kt white gold, ruby ​​and diamond tiger head bracelet.

Golden, check! Fabulous, look! Versace and Blake Lively pulled it off at the 2022 Met Gala in this custom, Statue of Liberty-inspired gown: bonus points for creativity, iridescent design, and captivating reveal.

Doja Cat wore Schiaparelli Fall-Winter 2022 Couture to the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Hairstylist Brett Alan Nelson added rings by Bijules Jewelry and pasties by Agent Provocateur. The look suited her quirky style perfectly and for that reason it was a total fan favorite!

Kourtney Kardashian’s Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress

Mr. and Mrs. Kourtney and Travis Barker tied the knot in May in picturesque Portofino, Italy. It was an intimate affair sponsored by Dolce and Gabbana, and the entire brotherhood dressed strictly in the designer’s brand. Kourtney’s Dolce and Gabbana mini wedding dress and cathedral veil were at the top of the list when it came to best dresses.

Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia sealed the deal with a grand two-part wedding celebration that began with a traditional Nigerian ceremony in authentic Yoruba attire and followed with a heavenly wedding reception. Porsha was designed by Selina Howard at Ese Azenabor, Matopeda and more.

Beyoncé in Ivy Park for Valentine’s Day

Adidas and Ivy Park released an exclusive Valentine’s Day collection last February called Ivy Heart, and the internet went into a rage over Beyoncé’s various pink and red looks, causing the collection to sell out in a matter of hours!

Monica Ahanonu in White Vivian Valrius

Illustrator Monica Ahanonu went viral when she posted a reel of her taking some photos outside this year’s 15 Percent Pledge and being stopped by a hypnotized kid, and frankly, we were just as hypnotized! In a Viviane Valerius floral appliquéd dress and Brother Vellies heels, she was styled by James Carroll.

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